Asus EPU manual

Motherboard

P5K/EPU

Contents

Main ii E3873 Third Edition V3 April 2008 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix: CPU features Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety About this guide How this guide is organized Where to nd more information Conventions used in this guide Typography Italics Page Page (OEM version) Page Page Page 1.1 Welcome! 1.2 Package contents 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel LGA775 Core 2 Processor Ready Intel Core2 Duo/ Intel Core2 Extreme CPU support Intel P35 Chipset Page 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Longer Life, & Higher Efciency! ASUS Crystal Sound ASUS EZ DIY 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Page Chapter summary 2 Onboard LED 2.1 Before you proceed 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Placement direction 2.2.2 Screw holes ASUS P5K/EPU 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout SPDIF_O1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) 2.2.4 Layout contents Page 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Page 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Page 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Page 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2.4.2 Memory congurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2.5.4 PCI slots 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot (max. x4 mode) 2.6 Jumper 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 2.7.2 Internal connectors right angle side 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information +12V TPB1+ TPA1+ P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector Page Page Page Page Page ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Page Page 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch Page Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Installing ASUS Update 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility Copying the current BIOS Updating the BIOS le Page 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk 4.2 BIOS setup program 4.2.2 Menu bar 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4.2.4 Menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4.2.6 Conguration elds 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4.3 Main menu 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. 4.3.4 SATA 1-4 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] 4.3.5 SATA Conguration Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] 4.3.6 System Information AMIBIOS Processor System Memory ASUS P5K/EPU 4-15 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 Conguration Ai Overclocking [Auto] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] FSB Frequency [333] PCIE Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Transaction Booster [Auto] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Page 4.4.2 USB Conguration USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Page 4.4.3 CPU Conguration CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] 4.4.4 Chipset North Bridge Chipset Conguration Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Marvell IDE Controller [Enabled] MarvelI GbE LAN [Enabled] 4.4.6 PCIPnP Plug And Play O/S [NO] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] 4.5 Power menu 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] 4.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 4.5.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU / Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Page 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] +- 4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] 4.6.3 Security Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Tools menu +- 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS P5K/EPU 4-35 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] 4.8 Exit menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Page Page 5.1 Installing an operating system 5.2 Support DVD information 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5.2.3 Utilities menu ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Marvell Yukon VCT Application Page Page Page Page 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 Page 5.3.2 AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II Installing PC Probe II Launching PC Probe II Using PC Probe II Preferences Hardware monitor panels WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage Conguring PC Probe II 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite Installing AI Suite Launching AI Suite Using AI Suite Page 5.3.5 ASUS EPU UtilityAI Gear 3 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link Using AI Direct Link Page Page Page Page 6.1 Overview 6.1.1 Requirements 6.1.2 Before you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system 6.2 Installing CrossFire graphics cards Page Page 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Page 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control Center Page Page Page Page Page Page Page A.1 Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) A.2.1 System requirements A.2.2 Using the EIST A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology