Asus P5K EPU Motherboard Manual - Complete Guide

P5K/EPU

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Asus P5K/EPU manual Motherboard

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Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3691 Second Edition February Contents Bios setup Powering up Asus PC Probe Software supportAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix CPU features Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized 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 Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes 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 Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slots IRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices PCI Express x1 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Jumper Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Internal connectorsIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE 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 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time Bios Beep Using the dual function power switch Using the OS shut down functionTurning off the computer Bios setup Chapter summary Asus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update 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 support DVD Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the USB flash disk 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 Sata Port1 Auto Processor System InformationSystem Memory Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationAi Overclocking Auto 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 Boot Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive 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 Bios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Support DVD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support DVD Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesMarvell Yukon VCT Application 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 Technical support Form Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatFilelist 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 Asus AI Direct Link Using AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears 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 Chapter summary 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