Technical support Form, Filelist | Asus P5K/EPU instruction

Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.

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Asus P5K/EPU manual Technical support Form, Filelist, Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format

Contents

Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3691 Second Edition February Contents Bios setup Powering up Software support Asus PC ProbeAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix CPU features Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow 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 High Definition Audio Gigabit LAN solutionIeee 1394a support Pdif digital sound ready AI Nap Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Asus Crystal Sound Precision Tweaker Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAsus MyLogo3 AI Booster Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensure Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion card Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotsPCI Express x16 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Jumper Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyIDE 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 Reset button 2-pin Reset System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Asus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Starting up for the first time Bios Beep 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 Complete the update process Updating the Bios through a Bios file Flash Type Winbond W25X80 Asus EZ Flash 2 utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To copy the current 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 Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Settings Pop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu items Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Sata Sata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto System Information ProcessorSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAi Overclocking Auto Pcie Frequency Auto CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto FSB Frequency Dram Timing Control Auto Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled FSB Termination Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto Vanderpool Technology Enabled CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled CPU TM Function Enabled Chipset Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled North Bridge Chipset Configuration Marvell IDE Controller Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Plug And Play O/S no Configuration options no YESPCIPnP Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Acpi Version Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C CPU Fan Profile Optimal Boot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User Password Asus EZ Flash Tools menu Asus Ai Net Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save Changes Bios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Installing an operating system Support DVD informationRunning the support DVD Drivers menu Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Utilities menuMarvell Yukon VCT Application Asus AI Suite Asus UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup Asus PC Probe Manual menu Asus Contact information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format Other information Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format Technical support FormFilelist Asus MyLogo3 Software information Asus P5K/EPU AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable Tester Asus PC Probe Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe To install PC Probe II on your computer Button Functioin Preferences Changing the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panels DMI browser WMI browser Usage PCI browser Memory usage Configuring PC Probe Asus AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer 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 Using AI Direct Link Asus AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Shared folder To connect to another computerName of the computer found Is listed. Click Open to open its Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Before you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemOverview Requirements Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Installing the device driversCancel Hardware Wizard window. Click 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 System requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features