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7.When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.

8.Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.

9.When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.

10.After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3691 Second Edition FebruaryContents Bios setup Powering upAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Software supportAsus PC Probe ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix CPU featuresCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guideLAN P5K/EPU specifications summaryUSB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresIeee 1394a support Gigabit LAN solutionPdif digital sound ready High Definition AudioAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI NapAsus Crystal Sound Asus MyLogo3 Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAI Booster Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensureScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 24.5cm 9.6in Motherboard layoutLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPULoad plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanNarrow end of the groove Overview System memorySockets Memory configurationsSS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 modeClear RTC RAM Clrtc JumperLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy SATA3 Right angle sideIeee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11P5K/EPU Fan connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisAafp Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpCD black Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CDSystem power LED 2-pin Pled System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Reset button 2-pin ResetAsus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Starting up for the first time Bios BeepTurning off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Chapter summary Installing Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Complete the update process Updating the Bios through a Bios fileFlash Type Winbond W25X80 Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityUpdating the Bios file Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support DVD Bios setup program Configuration Bios menu screenSettings Menu barMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5PIO Mode Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoSata Type AutoSata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control AutoCPU Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference AutoUSB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto C1E Support Enabled CPU ConfigurationCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration ChipsetHigh Definition Audio Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller EnabledPCIPnP Configuration options no YESSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S noSuspend Mode Auto Power menuRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version DisabledAPM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check SetupAsus EZ Flash Tools menuAsus Ai Net Marvell Post Check LAN Cable DisabledExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Running the support DVD Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information Drivers menu Marvell Yukon VCT Application Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesUtilities menu CyberLink PowerBackup Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Asus AI SuiteManual menu Asus Contact information Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format Displays the general specifications of the motherboardOther information Motherboard InfoFilelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Asus MyLogo3 Software informationAsus P5K/EPU AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable TesterUsing PC Probe Installing PC ProbeTo install PC Probe II on your computer Asus PC ProbeButton Functioin PreferencesChanging the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panelsDMI browser WMI browserUsage PCI browserMemory usage Configuring PC ProbeUsing AI Suite Installing AI SuiteTo install AI Suite on your computer Asus AI SuiteOther feature buttons Click Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Asus AI Nap Asus Q-Fan Click Apply at the bottom to save the setupAsus AI Booster Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Using AI Direct LinkAsus AI Direct Link Name of the computer found To connect to another computerIs listed. Click Open to open its Shared folderSoftware support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Overview Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemRequirements Before you beginInstalling CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Cancel Installing the device driversHardware Wizard window. Click Read the License Agreement, then click YesClick Finish Launching the Catalyst Control Center Using the Catalyst Control CenterCatalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Chapter summary Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features