Asus P5K/EPU manual Advanced menu, JumperFree Configuration, Ai Overclocking Auto

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4.4Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

 

 

 

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

 

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

JumperFree Configuration

USB Configuration

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCIPnP

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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4.4.1JumperFree Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Configure System Frequency/Voltage

Ai Overclocking

[Auto]

CPU Ratio Control

[Auto]

FSB Strap to North Bridge

[Auto]

DRAM Frequency

[Auto]

DRAM Command Rate

[Auto]

DRAM Timing Control

[Auto]

DRAM Static Read Control

[Auto]

Transaction Booster

[Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

PCIE Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

Ai Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options:

Manual

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Standard

Loads the standard settings for the system.

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Contents Motherboard E3691 Second Edition February Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Powering up Bios setupAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Software supportAsus PC Probe Appendix CPU features ATI CrossFire technology supportFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5K/EPU specifications summary LANUSB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsGigabit LAN solution Ieee 1394a supportPdif digital sound ready High Definition AudioAsus AI Lifestyle unique features Asus Quiet Thermal SolutionAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI NapAsus Crystal Sound Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Asus MyLogo3AI Booster Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6inLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardLoad plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fanNarrow end of the groove System memory OverviewMemory configurations SocketsSS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Installing an expansion card Configuring 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 Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slotJumper Clear RTC RAM ClrtcLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Right angle side SATA3USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942P5K/EPU Fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp AafpOptical drive audio connector 4-pin CD CD blackSystem panel connector 20-8 pin Panel System power LED 2-pin PledATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Reset button 2-pin ResetAsus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Bios Beep Starting up for the first timeTurning 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 Updating the Bios through a Bios file Complete the update processAsus EZ Flash 2 utility Flash Type Winbond W25X80Copying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo 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 Bios menu screen ConfigurationSettings Menu barConfiguration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto PIO Mode AutoSata Type AutoSata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu CPU Ratio Control Auto FSB Strap to North Bridge AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency AutoDram Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2TConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control AutoTransaction Booster Auto CPU Voltage AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoClock Over-Charging Mode Auto South Bridge Voltage AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference AutoUSB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU Configuration C1E Support EnabledCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledMax Cpuid Value Limit Disabled IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration ChipsetOnBoard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio EnabledOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller EnabledConfiguration options no YES PCIPnPSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S noPower menu Suspend Mode AutoRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version DisabledAPM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Target Temperature 37CCPU 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 Change Supervisor Password SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check SetupTools menu Asus EZ FlashMarvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai NetLoad Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & 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 Asus Update CyberLink PowerBackupAsus PC Probe Asus AI SuiteManual menu Asus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Displays the support DVD contents in graphical formatOther information Motherboard InfoFilelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Software information Asus MyLogo3Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2Installing PC Probe Using PC ProbeTo install PC Probe II on your computer Asus PC ProbePreferences Button FunctioinHardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels positionWMI browser DMI browserPCI browser UsageConfiguring PC Probe Memory usageInstalling AI Suite Using 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 Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus Q-FanAsus AI Booster Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Using AI Direct LinkAsus AI Direct Link To connect to another computer Name of the computer foundIs listed. Click Open to open its Shared folderSoftware support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system OverviewRequirements Before you beginInstalling CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Installing the device drivers CancelHardware Wizard window. Click Read the License Agreement, then click YesClick Finish Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control CenterCatalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Chapter summary Using the Intel EM64T feature Intel EM64TEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features