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Click	on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window.

Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed

Displays the FSB/CPU frequency

Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

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Contents

Motherboard E3873 Third Edition April Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Powering up Bios setupInstalling an operating system Support DVD information Software supportAppendix CPU features ATI CrossFire technology supportOverview Intel EM64TFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized 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 proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsInterrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotsPCI Express x16 slots Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slotJumper Clear RTC RAM ClrtcConnectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelInternal connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE 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 Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer Bios Beep Starting up for the first timeUsing the OS shut down function Using the dual function power switchTurning off the computer Bios setup Chapter summary Managing and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update 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 Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the Bios from the support DVDRecovering the Bios from the USB flash disk 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 System Information ProcessorSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAi Overclocking Auto 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/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive 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 ChangesSoftware5 support Chapter summary Installing an operating system Support DVD informationRunning the support DVD Drivers menu Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Utilities menuMarvell Yukon VCT Application 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 InfoDisplays the contents of the support DVD in text format Technical support FormFilelist 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 Using AI Direct Link Asus AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears 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 Intel EM64T 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