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...panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...
...panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...
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... Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - one at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
... Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - one at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
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... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD...
... connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD...
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... guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables...
... guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new ...in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables...
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.... This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to install computer components, update the BIOS...
.... This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to install computer components, update the BIOS...
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ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN... DET_X16_2 CLRTC CHASSIS PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 ® BIOS Intel® ICH9 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 DET_PCI2 PCI2 FLOPPY IE1394_2 USB1112 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear...
ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN... DET_X16_2 CLRTC CHASSIS PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 ® BIOS Intel® ICH9 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SPDIF_OUT COM1 DET_PCI2 PCI2 FLOPPY IE1394_2 USB1112 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear...
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IEEE 1394a port 3. Line In port (light blue) 7. Microphone port (pink) 9. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 10. USB 2.0 ...
IEEE 1394a port 3. Line In port (light blue) 7. Microphone port (pink) 9. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 12. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 10. USB 2.0 ...
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... 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). 2.7 2.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This port connects a headphone or...
... 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). 2.7 2.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This port connects a headphone or...
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... TPB1+12V GND ® IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are for a... ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port ...
... TPB1+12V GND ® IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are for a... ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port ...
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...to connect the fan cables to the IEEE 1394a connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to the 1394 connector onboard...
...to connect the fan cables to the IEEE 1394a connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to the 1394 connector onboard...
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...a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 9. aspx...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel...
...a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 9. aspx...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel...
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...when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the ...system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-33 P5K/EPU System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED...
...when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the ...system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-33 P5K/EPU System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED...
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... match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Connect the front panel cables to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the...
... match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Connect the front panel cables to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the...
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...are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected...failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices ...may light up . The system then runs the power-on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5K/EPU 3- External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" ...
...are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected...failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices ...may light up . The system then runs the power-on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5K/EPU 3- External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" ...
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... enable the onboard 1394 device support. PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C.G.I. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell IDE Controller Marvell GbE LAN LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio...
... enable the onboard 1394 device support. PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C.G.I. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell IDE Controller Marvell GbE LAN LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio...
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...is software-based, you can start installation. 2. With this icon to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 The PC Probe II main window appears. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows.... Click to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears...
...is software-based, you can start installation. 2. With this icon to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 The PC Probe II main window appears. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows.... Click to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears...
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... the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button F u n c t i o n Button Functioin Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
... the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button F u n c t i o n Button Functioin Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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...horseshoe magnet icon. Click OK when finished. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation...panel independently. You can now move together using the Config window. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value ASUS...
...horseshoe magnet icon. Click OK when finished. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation...panel independently. You can now move together using the Config window. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value ASUS...
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... display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This ...
... display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This ...
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...the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab... lists all logical drives. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays ...
...the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab... lists all logical drives. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays ...