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Specs
Install
Placement direction
Memory configurations
Reset button 2-pin Reset
Bios setup
Dram Command Rate Auto
CyberLink PowerBackup
Settings
Chassis Target Temperature 37C
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Welcome!
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Package contents
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Special features
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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
Appendix CPU features
ATI CrossFire technology support
Overview
Intel EM64T
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Electrical safety
Safety information
Operation safety
About this guide
Where to find more information
How 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
Gigabit LAN solution
Ieee 1394a support
Pdif digital sound ready
High Definition Audio
Asus AI Lifestyle unique features
Asus Quiet Thermal Solution
Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design
AI Nap
Asus Crystal Sound
Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
Asus MyLogo3
AI Booster
Precision Tweaker
Hardware2 information
Chapter summary
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you proceed
Motherboard overview
Placement direction
Screw 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
Removing a Dimm
Installing a Dimm
Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing
Installing an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
To install an expansion card
Expansion slots
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
Interrupt assignments
These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices
PCI Express x1 slots
PCI slots
PCI Express x16 slots
Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode
Primary PCI Express x16 slot
Jumper
Clear RTC RAM Clrtc
Rear panel connectors
Connectors
LAN port LED indications
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Channel
Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy
Internal connectors
IDE 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
System panel connector 20-8 pin Panel
System power LED 2-pin Pled
ATX 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
Using the dual function power switch
Using the OS shut down function
Turning off the computer
Bios setup
Chapter summary
Asus Update utility
Managing and updating your Bios
Installing 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
Copying the current Bios
Updating the Bios file
To 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 support DVD
Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility
Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk
Bios setup program
Bios menu screen
Configuration
Settings
Menu bar
Configuration fields
Menu items
Sub-menu items
Pop-up window
Main menu
System Time
System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx
Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5
LBA/Large Mode Auto
PIO Mode Auto
Sata
Type Auto
Sata Configuration
Processor
System Information
System Memory
Advanced menu
JumperFree Configuration
Ai Overclocking Auto
CPU Ratio Control Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto
FSB Frequency
Pcie Frequency Auto
Dram Command Rate Auto
Configuration options Auto 1T 2T
Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled
Dram Timing Control Auto
Transaction Booster Auto
CPU Voltage Auto
CPU PLL Voltage Auto
FSB Termination Voltage Auto
Clock Over-Charging Mode Auto
South Bridge Voltage Auto
Load-Line Calibration Auto
CPU Voltage Reference Auto
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support Auto
CPU Configuration
C1E Support Enabled
CPU TM Function Enabled
Vanderpool Technology Enabled
Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled
IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Chipset
OnBoard Devices Configuration
High Definition Audio Enabled
Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled
Marvell IDE Controller Enabled
Configuration options no YES
PCIPnP
Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4
Plug And Play O/S no
Power menu
Suspend Mode Auto
Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled
Acpi Version Disabled
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled
Chassis Target Temperature 37C
CPU Fan Profile Optimal
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A
Boot Device Priority
Boot menu
1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive
Boot Settings Configuration
Change Supervisor Password
Security
User Access Level Full Access
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check Setup
Tools menu
Asus EZ Flash
Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled
Asus Ai Net
Load Setup Defaults
Exit menu
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Software5 support
Chapter summary
Support DVD information
Installing an operating system
Running the support DVD
Drivers menu
Utilities menu
Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
Asus Update
CyberLink PowerBackup
Asus PC Probe
Asus AI Suite
Manual menu Asus Contact information
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard
Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format
Other information
Motherboard Info
Technical support Form
Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format
Filelist
Software information
Asus MyLogo3
Asus P5K/EPU
Using the Virtual Cable Tester
AI NET2
Installing PC Probe
Using PC Probe
To 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 Suite
To 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
Asus AI Direct Link
Using AI Direct Link
Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears
To connect to another computer
Name of the computer found
Is listed. Click Open to open its
Shared folder
Software support
ATI CrossFire6 technology support
Chapter summary
Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system
Overview
Requirements
Before you begin
Installing CrossFire graphics cards
Asus P5K/EPU
ATI MVP technology support
Installing the device drivers
Cancel
Hardware 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 EM64T
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist
System requirements
Using the Eist
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Appendix CPU features
