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ii E3873Third Edition V3 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by an...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; P5K/EPU specifications summary; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Memory configurations
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iiiNotices ........................................................................................................ viiSafety information ........................................
Page 4 - iv; Chapter 3: Powering up; Starting up for the first time; Chapter 4: BIOS setup; Configuration fields
iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-23 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-...
Page 5 - CPU Configuration; Chapter 5: Software support
v Contents 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration ................................... 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP ......................
Page 6 - CrossFireTM technology support; Intel
vi Contents 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 5-24 Chapter 6: ATI ® CrossFire™ ...
Page 7 - vii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...
Page 8 - viii; Safety information; Electrical safety; qualified service technician or your retailer.; Operation safety
viii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ca...
Page 9 - ix; About this guide; How this guide is organized
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology ...
Page 10 - Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than ...
Page 11 - ALC883 8-channel High Definition Audio
xi P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors Supports FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refe...
Page 12 - ASUS Power Saving Solution:; - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz; Overclocking Protection:
xii P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 VIA ® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Process Unit)...
Page 13 - Internal I/O Connectors
xiii P5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connect...
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Page 15 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 16 - Chapter summary
ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ................................................
Page 17 - Package contents
ASUS P5K/EPU 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5K/EPU motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,...
Page 18 - Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Special features; Product highlights; energy efficient CPU in the world.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® LGA775 Core™ 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Co...
Page 19 - consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
ASUS P5K/EPU 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready Thi...
Page 20 - ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features; ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution; overclocking capability.; ASUS EPU; generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with its 96% power; AI Nap; environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-21 for
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supp...
Page 21 - ASUS Crystal Sound; Noise Filter; ASUS EZ DIY; components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS P5K/EPU 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other backgroun...
Page 22 - ASUS MyLogo3TM; ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking; AI Booster
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS...
Page 23 - This chapter lists the hardware setup
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Page 25 - Onboard LED; the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboar...
Page 26 - Chapter 2: Hardware information; Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EP U ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can caus...
Page 27 - Motherboard layout
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL P5K/EPU ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU_FAN FLOPPY Super I/O CD CLRTC Intel ® ICH9 EA TXPW R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ® P35 PCI1 USB1112 USB56 KBMS LAN1_USB12 PCIEX16_1 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 IE1394_2 USB78 ATX12V ALC883...
Page 28 - Layout contents
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-20 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23 2. IEEE 1394a port 2-2...
Page 29 - CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)) 2-25 3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) 2-26 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-28 5. IEEE 13...
Page 31 - are installing a CPU.; Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.; and the load lever is on your left.
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B To prevent d...
Page 32 - socket then fit the socket
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) unti...
Page 33 - Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-9 Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the inst...
Page 34 - Push down two fasteners at a time in; can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; P5K/EPU CPU fan connector
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware mo...
Page 35 - Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink an...
Page 36 - Rotate each fastener clockwise to; detailed information on CPU fan installation.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove shoul...
Page 37 - System memory; Overview; differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.; FSB; • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super; DRAM Frequency; Channel A
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched dif...
Page 38 - • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The; Mode
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it d...
Page 42 - your fingers when pressing the
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining c...
Page 43 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; To install an expansion card:; Configuring an; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.; inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the do...
Page 44 - Interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; IRQ
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 — shared — — — — — — PCI slot 2 — shared — — — — — LAN(8056) — shared — — — — — — PCIE x16 1 shared — — — — — — — PCIE x16 2 shared — — — — — — — PCIE x1 1 ...
Page 45 - PCI slots; specifications. The figure shows a LAN; PCI Express x1 slots; specifications. The following figure; PCI Express x16 slots; Express specifications. With two graphics
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI car...
Page 46 - Primary PCI Express x16 slot; comply with the PCI Express specifications.; Options for Universal; Automatically optimizes performance and
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express slot (max. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maxi...
Page 47 - Jumper; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.; • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to; P5K/EPU Clear RTC RAM; CLRTC
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-23 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which i...
Page 48 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; Description Status; LAN port LED indications
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. LAN (R...
Page 49 - ASUS; Port
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-25 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configura...
Page 50 - Internal connectors; signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; Drive jumper setting; FLOPPY; P5K/EPU IDE connector
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of th...
Page 51 - right angle side
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-27 3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5K/EPU ® GND RS AT A_TXP4 RS AT A_TXN 4 GND RS AT A_RXP4 RS AT A_RXN 4 GND GND RS AT A_TXP1 RS AT A_TXN1 ...
Page 52 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable; The USB module cable is purchased separately.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with...
Page 53 - CPU, chassis and power fan connectors; cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!; P5K/EPU Fan connectors; • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-29 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sur...
Page 54 - a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the; P5K/EPU Chassis intrusion connector; CHASSIS; P5K/EPU ATX power connectors; EATXPWR
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors comp...
Page 55 - • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug otherwise, the; Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator; AAFP; of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-31 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. ...
Page 56 - P5K/EPU Internal audio connector; CD; P5K/EPU Digital audio connector; HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EP U ® P5K/EPU Internal audio connector CD Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. (...
Page 57 - P5K/EPU System panel connector; PANEL
ASUS P5K/EPU 2-33 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-...
Page 58 - to know the detailed pin definitions, then
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to...
Page 59 - Powering up; This chapter describes the power up
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Page 61 - b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain); BIOS Beep
ASUS P5K/EPU 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equippe...
Page 62 - Turning off the computer; Using the OS shut down function; If you are using Windows; Using the dual function power switch; soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down....
Page 63 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 65 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS Update; (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk); (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Save the current BIOS file; Quit all Windows
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.)...
Page 66 - you to avoid network traffic, or; Auto Select; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Start
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
Page 67 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; The ASUS Update utility is; Locate the BIOS file from the Open
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a fi...
Page 68 - To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:; ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; Tools; menu to select; EZ Flash 2; You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.; with; process and automatically reboots the system when done.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
Page 69 - AFUDOS utility; corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; 024KB free space to save the file.; Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-5 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during t...
Page 70 - filename at the DOS prompt.; completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable fl...
Page 71 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.; Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD; To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:; can cause system boot failure!; Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk; To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-7 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk t...
Page 72 - BIOS setup program; and updating your BIOS; the first two failed.; compatibility and stability. Select the; Load Setup Defaults; item under the
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,...
Page 73 - Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration; The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Thu 04/14/2007] Floppy Diskette A...
Page 74 - Menu items; displays the specific items for that; configuration options for that item.; Scroll bar; not fit on the screen. Press the; General help
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A...
Page 75 - Main menu; you an overview of the basic system information.; Refer to section; screen; for information on the menu screen
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Flo...
Page 76 - N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Cha...
Page 77 - SATA Configuration; Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [A...
Page 78 - System Information; automatically detects the items in this menu.; AMIBIOS; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; Processor; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected system memory.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory ...
Page 79 - Advanced menu; JumperFree Configuration; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; Manual; Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.; Auto; Loads the optimal settings for the system.; Standard; Loads the standard settings for the system.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-15 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the syste...
Page 80 - CPU Ratio Control; item is set to; Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.; FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization; the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.; Front Side Bus; The following two items only appear when you set the; Ai Overclocking; item to; Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency.; • The configuration options of the DRAM Frequency item may differ
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to select...
Page 81 - The following items appear when you set the; DRAM Timing Control
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-17 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [...
Page 82 - This sub-item appears only when you set the; Transaction Booster; The following items only appear when you set the
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Transaction Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Relax Level [0] This sub-item appears only when you set the Transaction Booster item to [Disabled]. Set this item to a higher level to get better compatibility. Use the <+> and <-> ke...
Page 83 - Blue; CPU PLL Voltage; Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-19 • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Brid...
Page 84 - USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.; USB Devices Enabled; Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.; USB 2.0 Controller Mode
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyr...
Page 85 - the legacy USB support is disabled.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-21 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB s...
Page 86 - automatically detects.; The following item appears when the item; is set to; Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automati...
Page 87 - Chipset; The following item appears only when you set; PEG Port Control; North Bridge Chipset Configuration; support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.; The following item appears only when you set the
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory ...
Page 88 - OnBoard Devices Configuration; Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front...
Page 89 - PCIPnP; configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.; Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-25 4.4.6 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [NO] When set to [NO], BIOS configures a...
Page 90 - Power menu; configuration options.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power I...
Page 91 - APM Configuration; was before the AC power loss.; RTC Alarm Date; will become user-configurable with set values.; causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-27 4.5.5 APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, wha...
Page 92 - supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.; Hardware Monitor; Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan.; The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: ...
Page 93 - monitor warning message.; CPU fan speed will auto-adjust to reach this target temperature.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-29 CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performa...
Page 94 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, Americ...
Page 95 - Boot Settings Configuration; Sets the display mode for option ROM.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait for...
Page 96 - Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password; for information on how to
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Passw...
Page 97 - Change User Password; Select this item to set or change the user password. The; User Password; item on; Not Installed; Clear User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-33 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] allows access but does not allow chang...
Page 98 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)...
Page 99 - ASUS Ai Net 2
ASUS P5K/EPU 4-35 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check LAN cable during POST. Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables ...
Page 100 - Exit menu; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; Ok; Ok
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard...
Page 101 - This chapter describes the contents of
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares.
Page 103 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support DVD information; Running the support DVD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-...
Page 104 - Drivers menu; ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard; Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.; Intel Chipset Inf Update Program; Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility.
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard....
Page 105 - Utilities menu; ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities; Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.; Marvell Yukon VCT Application; Installs the Marvell
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell ® Yukon V...
Page 106 - Corel Snapfire Plus SE; Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan sp...
Page 107 - ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.; Manual menu; open the folder of the user manual.; Acrobat
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the f...
Page 108 - Browse this DVD; Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.; Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified in...
Page 109 - Technical support Form; requesting technical support.; Filelist; Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-7 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. P5K/EPU
Page 110 - Software information; flashing BIOS, then click; Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click; • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3TM, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS ...
Page 112 - AI NET2; Using the Virtual Cable TesterTM; the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT det...
Page 113 - ASUS PC Probe II; Installing PC Probe II; the setup.exe file to start installation.; Launching PC Probe II; Start > All Programs; Using PC Probe II; Main window
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-base...
Page 114 - turns red, as the illustrations below show.; Preferences; You can customize the application using the; Button
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 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 that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can custom...
Page 115 - Changing the monitor panels position; another position from the list box. Click OK when finished.; Moving the monitor panels; Hardware monitor panels; Adjusting the sensor threshold value; using the Config window.
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together us...
Page 116 - WMI browser
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. T...
Page 117 - CPU usage
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser display...
Page 118 - Configuring PC Probe II
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config...
Page 119 - Install the; ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver; before the ASUS AI Suite utility.; Installing AI Suite; AI Suite; Launching AI Suite; Using AI Suite
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-17 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3 + , AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Installing AI Suite To install A...
Page 120 - Other feature buttons
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE volt...
Page 122 - Energy Saving Status; Click; Electricity Savings Calculator; window. You may reset the
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting D i s p l a y s t h e a m o u n t o f electricity saved since the system started up D i s p l a y s t h e a m o u n t of CO2 that has been reduced Click to open the El...
Page 123 - ASUS AI Nap; on the confirmation screen.; Yes; on; click the; icon on the OS taskbar, select; and click; Use power; . Unclick the the item to switch the function back.
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-21 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...
Page 124 - Profile list appears after clicking; down list button and select a profile.
5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust de...
Page 125 - ASUS AI Booster; WIndows
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on th...
Page 126 - ASUS AI Direct Link; Using AI Direct Link; Incoming folder > Enable incoming folder; Incoming
5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share files with high transfer rate. You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then ins...
Page 127 - Incoming folder > Change incoming folder; to open the system directories,; opens. Put the files you want
ASUS P5K/EPU 5-25 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder ...
Page 129 - ATI
6 This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI ® CrossFire™ technology support
Page 131 - Requirements; ATX Power connectors; Before you begin; Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system; • Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-read...
Page 132 - MVP technology support; x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.; Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards; the ATI; To install the graphics cards:
6-2 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossF...
Page 133 - black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-3 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.
Page 134 - Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.
6-4 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7 6
Page 135 - Installing the device drivers; • Windows; Hardware Wizard window. Click; Cancel
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) ...
Page 136 - Next; wizard that will guide you to setup; management software, as well as the ATI driver.
6-6 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next . Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of...
Page 137 - Using the CatalystTM Control Center; Launching the CatalystTM Control Center; • Double-click the CatalystTM Control Center desktop shortcut.
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-7 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. La...
Page 138 - The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box; View; The CatalystTM Control Center provides two views:; - simple view with wizards for beginners; - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete; Set to; Advance; view to enable the CrossFireTM function.
6-8 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance vie...
Page 139 - Click the CrossfireTM item in Graphics Settings.; Enable; Hotkeys
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance . 2. Click the Crossfire™ item in Graphics Settings. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™ . 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 2 3 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Cente...
Page 140 - Click the Profiles; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to access the Profiles; Click the; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to select a
6-10 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support Profiles Click the Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control...
Page 141 - Help; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to access the online help
ASUS P5K/EPU 6-11 Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.
Page 143 - CPU features; The Appendix describes the CPU features
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Page 145 - • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel; Using the Intel; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep; • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can; System requirements; BIOS file with EIST support
ASUS P5K/EPU A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if ...
Page 146 - Appendix: CPU features; Using the EIST; except Home/Office Desktop or
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See ...
Page 147 - Using the Hyper-Threading Technology; Pentium; Hyper-Threading Technology; The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports
ASUS P5K/EPU A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper- T...
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