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Motherboard P5K/EPUE3691 Second Edition February Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights ReservedChapter2 Hardware information ContentsChapter1 Product introduction viiiChapter4 BIOS setup Chapter3 Powering upContents Power menu Chapter5 Software supportContents Boot menuA.2.1 Appendix CPU featuresChapter6 ATI CrossFire technology support A.2.2Federal Communications Commission Statement NoticesCanadian Department of Communications Statement Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety Chapter 4 BIOS setup Where to find more informationChapter 3 Powering up Appendix CPU featuresCommand Conventions used in this guideTypography ItalicsP5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN AudioASUS Power Saving Solution P5K/EPU specifications summaryASUS Stylish Features IEEEBack Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features P5K/EPU specifications summaryManageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor Page Product1 introduction it supportsChapter summary ASUS P5K/EPU1.2 Package contents 1.1 WelcomeIntel LGA775 Core 2 Processor Ready 1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Core2 Duo/ Intel Core2 Extreme CPU supportS/PDIF digital sound ready Gigabit LAN solutionIEEE 1394a support High Definition AudioASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique featuresASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS EPUASUS Crystal Sound ASUS Q-ConnectorASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS EZ DIYAI Booster 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresASUS MyLogo3 Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary ASUS P5K/EPUOnboard LED 2.1 Before you proceedP5K/EPU Onboard LED 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Placement direction2.2.2 Screw holes Intel 2.2.3 Motherboard layout24.5cm 9.6in PCIEX161Slots 2.2.4 Layout contentsRear panel connectors PageATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V Internal connectorsPage 2.3 Central Processing Unit CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 2.3.1 Installing the CPUP5K/EPU CPU Socket Close the load plate A, then If installing a dual-core CPUto the CHAFAN1 connector to ensure system stability push the load lever B until it2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fanheatsink and fan assembly in place P5K/EPU CPU fan connectorthe heatsink and fan assembly from 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanthe motherboard 2-12 Narrow end of the grooveChapter 2 Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview64-bit 2.4.2 Memory configurationsMode Single-Channel SocketsKHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM supportKLED48F-A8KI5-EPA HYMP564U64CP8-S52-16 Chapter 2 Hardware informationHYS64T128020HU-3S-B SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM supportHYS72T128020HU-3S-B M2OAD5G3H3166I1C522.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card2.5 Expansion slots IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsPriority Standard function 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2.5.4 PCI slots2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 modeOptions for Universal PCI Express operating speed PCI Express slot 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM CLRTC2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2.7 ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 2. IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIE IDE 2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FLOPPY P5K/EPU Floppy disk drive connectorP5K/EPU SATA connectors right angle sideP5K/EPU USB 2.0 connectors 4. USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 115. IEEE 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin CHAFAN1-2, 3-pin PWRFAN 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectorsP5K/EPU Fan connectors P5K/EPU Chassis intrusion connector 7. Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin CHASSIS8. ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P5K/EPU ATX power connectors9. Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AAFP P5K/EPU Analog front panel connectorP5K/EPU Internal audio connector 10. Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD11. Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SPDIFOUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card P5K/EPU Digital audio connectorATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin PWRSW 12. System panel connector 20-8 pin PANELSystem power LED 2-pin PLED Reset button 2-pin RESETASUS Q-Connector system panel Powering up and ways of shutting down the systemChapter summary ASUS P5K/EPU3.1 Starting up for the first time 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function3.2 Turning off the computer the system settings through the BIOS BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change Setup menus. Detailed descriptions4-16 Chapter summary4-11 4-264.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOSInstalling ASUS Update Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file Follow the screen instructions to4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility Updating the BIOS file Copying the current BIOS4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityRecovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk 4.2 BIOS setup program For changing the advanced system settings 4.2.1 BIOS menu screenFor changing the basic system configuration Power4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4.2.6 Configuration fields4.2.4 Menu items 4.2.7 Pop-up window4.3.2 System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx 4.3 Main menu4.3.1 System Time 4.3.3 Floppy Diskette A 1.44M, 3.5 in4.3.4 SATA LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Type Auto32Bit Data Transfer Enabled 4.3.5 SATA ConfigurationDMA Mode Auto SATA Configuration EnhancedConfiguration options Enabled Disabled Processor AMIBIOS4.3.6 System Information System MemoryAi Overclocking Auto 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration4.4 Advanced menu Loads the optimal settings for the systemFSB Frequency CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto PCIE Frequency AutoDRAM Static Read Control Auto DRAM Command Rate AutoDRAM Timing Control Auto RAS# to CAS# Delay 5 DRAM ClocksCPU PLL Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference AutoUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled 4.4.2 USB ConfigurationUSB Functions Enabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeedChapter 4 BIOS setup Legacy USB Support AutoConfiguration options Disabled Enabled Auto 4-22CPU TM Function Enabled 4.4.3 CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration Max CPUID Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled 4.4.4 ChipsetOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Marvell IDE Controller EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 4.4.6 PCIPnPPlug And Play O/S NO 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled 4.5 Power menu4.5.1 Suspend Mode Auto 4.5.3 ACPI Version DisabledPower On By RTC Alarm Disabled 4.5.5 APM ConfigurationRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By External Modems DisabledCPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled CPU / Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/ACPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4.6 Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Full Screen Logo Enabled 4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOSChange Supervisor Password 4.6.3 SecurityClear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check SetupBIOS SETUP UTILITY 4.7 Tools menu4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash PowerChapter 4 BIOS setup Marvell POST Check LAN Cable Disabled4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net BIOS SETUP UTILITYExit & Save Changes Load Setup Defaults4.8 Exit menu Exit & Discard ChangesChapter 4 BIOS setup 4-38Software5 support RAID configurations 5-305-41 Chapter summary5.2 Support DVD information 5.1 Installing an operating system5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5.2.2 Drivers menu ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation WizardIntel Chipset Inf Update Program Realtek Audio Driver5.2.3 Utilities menu ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesMarvell Yukon VCT Application ASUS PC Probe ASUS UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup ASUS AI Suite5.2.5 Manual menu 5.2.6 ASUS Contact informationBrowse this DVD 5.2.7 Other informationMotherboard Info Chapter 5 Software supportDisplays the contents of the support DVD in text format Technical support FormFilelist P5K/EPU5.3 Software information 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo37. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it Using the Virtual Cable Tester 5.3.2 AI NET25.3.3 ASUS PC Probe Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe Launching PC ProbePreferences Changing the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panelsAdjusting the sensor threshold value Moving the monitor panelsDMI browser WMI browserMonitoring sensor alert space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser PCI browserUsage CPU usageConfiguring PC Probe 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite Launching AI Suiteon right corner of the main window to open the monitor window Other feature buttonsClick Displays the FSB/CPU frequency5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Click to reset t h e t i m e t h e calculator starts Energy Saving StatusClick to switch to Displays the electricity saved since the time was reset5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link Using AI Direct Linkfolder Disable incoming folder 3. The name of the computer found username and password. Click OKTo connect to another computer is listed. Click Open to open its5-26 Chapter 5 Software supportCrossFire graphics cards to avail of This chapter tells how to install ATIATI CrossFire6 technology support ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technologyASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summaryOverview 6.1.1 Requirements Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Before you begin6.2 Installing CrossFire graphics cards To install the graphics cardsASUS P5K/EPU 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics cardChapter 6 ATI MVP technology support Cancel 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers6.3 Software information 8. Click Finish On the Windows task bar, click Start ATI Catalyst Control Center 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst Control CenterLaunching the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control CenterStandard - simple view with wizards for beginners The Catalyst Control Center Dialog BoxThe Catalyst Control Center provides two views ViewTo enable CrossFire 1. Set the view to Advance Profiles PreferencesHelp 6-12 Chapter 6 ATI MVP technology supportCPU features Chapter summary Intel EM64TA.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Using the Intel EM64T featureA.1 Intel EM64T A.2.1 System requirementsA.2.2 Using the EIST Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features