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... 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 screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar ...4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar ...
... 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 screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar ...4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar ...
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... achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages...
... achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages...
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... is on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate... window to ensure system stability. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the load plate with the...
... is on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate... window to ensure system stability. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the load plate with the...
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...the total size of total memory. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - Populated - This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for other critical functions. Any excess memory from the ... of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may install a maximum of address space allocation for single-channel operation...
...the total size of total memory. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - Populated - This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for other critical functions. Any excess memory from the ... of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may install a maximum of address space allocation for single-channel operation...
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... 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on... the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after...
... 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on... the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after...
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... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS...
... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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...version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5K/EPU.ROM P5K/EPU ASUS P5K/EPU 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
...version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5K/EPU.ROM P5K/EPU ASUS P5K/EPU 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
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... top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items...[06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...
... top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items...[06:22:54] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...
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...not immediately exit this operation. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save changes...you want to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to save the changes while exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you do not want to save your changes ...
...not immediately exit this operation. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save changes...you want to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to save the changes while exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you do not want to save your changes ...
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.... Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...
.... Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility...
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... application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in -one software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. View the online help for updates. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the...
... application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in -one software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. View the online help for updates. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the...
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...menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to use as your...prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo ...
...menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to use as your...prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo ...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5K/EPU 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
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...8482; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology... well as development diagnostics. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •...
...8482; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology... well as development diagnostics. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •...
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...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ... and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that ...
...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ... and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that ...
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... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. 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 Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes...
... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. 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 Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes...
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..., then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or... increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel.
..., then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or... increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel.
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... by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Click the...
... by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Click the...
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... space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. Usage The Usage browser displays... real-time information on your system. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. PCI browser Click...
... space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. Usage The Usage browser displays... real-time information on your system. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. PCI browser Click...