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Asus EPU manual Software support

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Motherboard E3873 Third Edition April Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Contents Powering up Bios setup Installing an operating system Support DVD information Software support Appendix CPU features ATI CrossFire technology supportOverview Intel EM64T Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide Typography P5K/EPU specifications summary LAN USB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Package contents Welcome Special features Product highlights Gigabit LAN solution Ieee 1394a supportPdif digital sound ready High Definition Audio Asus AI Lifestyle unique features Asus Quiet Thermal SolutionAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI Nap Asus Crystal Sound Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Asus MyLogo3AI Booster Precision Tweaker Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceed Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6in Layout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Load 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 fan Narrow end of the groove System memory Overview Memory configurations Sockets SS/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 slots These 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 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM Clrtc LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Channel IDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Right angle side SATA3 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 P5K/EPU Fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Aafp Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD CD black System panel connector 20-8 pin Panel System power LED 2-pin PledATX 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 Bios Beep Starting up for the first time 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 Updating the Bios through a Bios file Complete the update process Asus EZ Flash 2 utility Flash Type Winbond W25X80 Copying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo 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 Bios menu screen ConfigurationSettings Menu bar Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up window Main menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 LBA/Large Mode Auto PIO Mode AutoSata Type Auto Sata Configuration System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu CPU Ratio Control Auto FSB Strap to North Bridge AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency Auto Dram Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2TConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control Auto Transaction Booster Auto CPU Voltage AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode Auto South Bridge Voltage AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU Configuration C1E Support EnabledCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology Enabled Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration Chipset OnBoard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio EnabledOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled Configuration options no YES PCIPnPSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S no Power menu Suspend Mode AutoRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Target Temperature 37CCPU 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 Change Supervisor Password Security User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup Tools menu Asus EZ Flash Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai Net Load Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & 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 Asus Update CyberLink PowerBackupAsus PC Probe Asus AI Suite Manual menu Asus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Displays the support DVD contents in graphical formatOther information Motherboard Info Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Software information Asus MyLogo3 Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2 Installing PC Probe Using PC ProbeTo install PC Probe II on your computer Asus PC Probe Preferences Button Functioin Hardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels position WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage Configuring PC Probe Memory usage Installing AI Suite Using 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 Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus Q-Fan Asus 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 folder Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system OverviewRequirements Before you begin Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Installing the device drivers CancelHardware Wizard window. Click Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Click Finish Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst 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 requirements Using the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features