Software5 support | Asus EPU instruction

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares.

Software5 support

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Asus EPU manual Software5 support

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Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3873 Third Edition April Contents Bios setup Powering up Software support Installing an operating system Support DVD information ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix CPU featuresOverview Intel EM64T Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guide LAN P5K/EPU specifications summary USB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Welcome Package contents Product highlights Special features Ieee 1394a support Gigabit LAN solutionPdif digital sound ready High Definition Audio Asus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI Nap Asus Crystal Sound Asus MyLogo3 Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAI Booster Precision Tweaker Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensure Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 24.5cm 9.6in Motherboard layout Layout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPU Load 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 fan Narrow end of the groove Overview System memory Sockets Memory configurations SS/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 slots These 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 mode Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Jumper LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration IDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy SATA3 Right angle side Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 P5K/EPU Fan connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Aafp Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp CD black Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD System power LED 2-pin Pled System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Reset button 2-pin Reset Asus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer Starting up for the first time Bios Beep Turning 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 file Flash Type Winbond W25X80 Asus EZ Flash 2 utility Updating the Bios file Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility 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 bar Menu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up window System Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 PIO Mode Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoSata Type Auto Sata Configuration System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control Auto CPU Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto South Bridge Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto C1E Support Enabled CPU ConfigurationCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology Enabled IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration Chipset High Definition Audio Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled PCIPnP Configuration options no YESSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S no Suspend Mode Auto Power menuRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A 1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor Password Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check Setup Asus EZ Flash Tools menu Asus Ai Net Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Exit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary 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 Suite Manual menu Asus Contact information Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format Displays the general specifications of the motherboardOther information Motherboard Info Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Asus MyLogo3 Software information Asus P5K/EPU AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using PC Probe Installing PC ProbeTo install PC Probe II on your computer Asus PC Probe Button Functioin Preferences Changing the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panels DMI browser WMI browser Usage PCI browser Memory usage Configuring PC Probe Using AI Suite Installing AI SuiteTo install AI Suite on your computer Asus AI Suite Other 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 setup Asus 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 folder Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Overview Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemRequirements Before you begin Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Cancel Installing the device driversHardware Wizard window. Click Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Click Finish Launching the Catalyst Control Center Using the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Intel EM64T Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirements Using the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features