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The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box

View

The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:

Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners

Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software

Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function.

6-	Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support

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Asus EPU manual Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box

Contents

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 Overview Appendix CPU featuresATI CrossFire technology support Intel EM64T Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized 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 Pdif digital sound ready Gigabit LAN solutionIeee 1394a support High Definition Audio Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution AI Nap Asus Crystal Sound AI Booster Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAsus MyLogo3 Precision Tweaker Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceed Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slots Interrupt 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 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Channel Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE 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 ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled 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 Using 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 process Asus EZ Flash 2 utility Flash Type Winbond W25X80 To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility 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 Settings Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up window System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Sata LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Type Auto Sata Configuration System Information ProcessorSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAi Overclocking Auto FSB Frequency CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Pcie Frequency Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Timing Control Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU TM Function Enabled CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled Vanderpool Technology Enabled North Bridge Chipset Configuration Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled Chipset Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Configuration options no YESPCIPnP Plug And Play O/S no Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Version Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor CPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Boot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Security Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check Setup Tools menu Asus EZ Flash Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai Net Exit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard Changes Software5 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 PC Probe Asus UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup Asus AI Suite Manual menu Asus Contact information Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format Motherboard Info Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format Technical support FormFilelist Software information Asus MyLogo3 Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2 To install PC Probe II on your computer Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe 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 To install AI Suite on your computer Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite 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 Using AI Direct Link Asus AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Is listed. Click Open to open its To connect to another computerName of the computer found Shared folder Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Requirements Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemOverview Before you begin Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Hardware Wizard window. Click Installing the device driversCancel 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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirements Using the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features