P5K/EPU
Motherboard
Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved
E3691 Second Edition February
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Contents
Chapter1 Product introduction
Chapter2 Hardware information
Contents
Chapter3 Powering up
Chapter4 BIOS setup
Boot menu
Chapter5 Software support
Contents
Power menu
A.2.2
Appendix CPU features
Chapter6 ATI CrossFire technology support
A.2.1
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Operation safety
Safety information
Electrical safety
Appendix CPU features
Where to find more information
Chapter 3 Powering up
Chapter 4 BIOS setup
Italics
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
Command
CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio
P5K/EPU specifications summary
IEEE
P5K/EPU specifications summary
ASUS Stylish Features
ASUS Power Saving Solution
Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor
P5K/EPU specifications summary
Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features
Page
it supports
Product1 introduction
ASUS P5K/EPU
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome
1.2 Package contents
Intel Core2 Duo/ Intel Core2 Extreme CPU support
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel LGA775 Core 2 Processor Ready
High Definition Audio
Gigabit LAN solution
IEEE 1394a support
S/PDIF digital sound ready
ASUS EPU
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS CrashFree BIOS
ASUS Crystal Sound
Precision Tweaker
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
ASUS MyLogo3
AI Booster
Hardware2 information
ASUS P5K/EPU
Chapter summary
P5K/EPU Onboard LED
2.1 Before you proceed
Onboard LED
2.2.2 Screw holes
2.2.1 Placement direction
2.2 Motherboard overview
PCIEX161
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm 9.6in
Intel
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2.2.4 Layout contents
Rear panel connectors
Slots
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Internal connectors
ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V
2.3 Central Processing Unit CPU
P5K/EPU CPU Socket
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
push the load lever B until it
If installing a dual-core CPU
to the CHAFAN1 connector to ensure system stability
Close the load plate A, then
To install the CPU heatsink and fan
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
P5K/EPU CPU fan connector
heatsink and fan assembly in place
the motherboard
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
the heatsink and fan assembly from
Chapter 2 Hardware information
Narrow end of the groove
2-12
2.4.1 Overview
2.4 System memory
Sockets
2.4.2 Memory configurations
Mode Single-Channel
64-bit
HYMP564U64CP8-S5
DIMM support
KLED48F-A8KI5-EPA
KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN
Chapter 2 Hardware information
2-16
M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support
HYS72T128020HU-3S-B
HYS64T128020HU-3S-B
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
To install a DIMM
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
2.5 Expansion slots
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
Priority Standard function
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots
2.5.4 PCI slots
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots
Options for Universal PCI Express operating speed PCI Express slot
Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode
Primary PCI Express x16 slot
1. Clear RTC RAM CLRTC
2.6 Jumper
LAN port LED indications
2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
P5K/EPU Floppy disk drive connector
2.7.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FLOPPY
2. IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIE IDE
right angle side
P5K/EPU SATA connectors
P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector
4. USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11
5. IEEE 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942
P5K/EPU USB 2.0 connectors
P5K/EPU Fan connectors
6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors
4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin CHAFAN1-2, 3-pin PWRFAN
P5K/EPU ATX power connectors
7. Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin CHASSIS
8. ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V
P5K/EPU Chassis intrusion connector
P5K/EPU Analog front panel connector
9. Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AAFP
P5K/EPU Digital audio connector
10. Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD
11. Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SPDIFOUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card
P5K/EPU Internal audio connector
Reset button 2-pin RESET
12. System panel connector 20-8 pin PANEL
System power LED 2-pin PLED
ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin PWRSW
ASUS Q-Connector system panel
and ways of shutting down the system
Powering up
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Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the first time
3.2 Turning off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
4-26
Chapter summary
4-11
4-16
Installing ASUS Update
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility
To update the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Follow the screen instructions to
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility
Copying the current BIOS
Updating the BIOS file
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS
Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD
4.2 BIOS setup program
Power
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
4.2.7 Pop-up window
4.2.6 Configuration fields
4.2.4 Menu items
4.2.5 Sub-menu items
4.3.3 Floppy Diskette A 1.44M, 3.5 in
4.3 Main menu
4.3.1 System Time
4.3.2 System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx
Type Auto
LBA/Large Mode Auto
PIO Mode Auto
4.3.4 SATA
SATA Configuration Enhanced
4.3.5 SATA Configuration
DMA Mode Auto
32Bit Data Transfer Enabled
Configuration options Enabled Disabled
System Memory
AMIBIOS
4.3.6 System Information
Processor
Loads the optimal settings for the system
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
4.4 Advanced menu
Ai Overclocking Auto
PCIE Frequency Auto
CPU Ratio Control Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto
FSB Frequency
RAS# to CAS# Delay 5 DRAM Clocks
DRAM Command Rate Auto
DRAM Timing Control Auto
DRAM Static Read Control Auto
FSB Termination Voltage Auto
Transaction Booster Auto
CPU Voltage Auto
CPU PLL Voltage Auto
CPU Voltage Reference Auto
Clock Over-Charging Mode Auto
South Bridge Voltage Auto
Load-Line Calibration Auto
USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed
4.4.2 USB Configuration
USB Functions Enabled
USB 2.0 Controller Enabled
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Legacy USB Support Auto
Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto
Chapter 4 BIOS setup
Vanderpool Technology Enabled
4.4.3 CPU Configuration
C1E Support Enabled
CPU TM Function Enabled
4.4.4 Chipset
Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled
IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Marvell IDE Controller Enabled
4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration
High Definition Audio Enabled
Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled
Plug And Play O/S NO
4.4.6 PCIPnP
Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4
4.5.3 ACPI Version Disabled
4.5 Power menu
4.5.1 Suspend Mode Auto
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled
Power On By External Modems Disabled
4.5.5 APM Configuration
Restore On AC Power Loss Power Off
Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled
CPU / Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled
Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled
CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A
Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled
Chassis Target Temperature 37C
CPU Fan Profile Optimal
1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive
4.6 Boot menu
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot Enabled
Full Screen Logo Enabled
4.6.3 Security
Change Supervisor Password
Password Check Setup
User Access Level Full Access
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Power
4.7 Tools menu
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Marvell POST Check LAN Cable Disabled
4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net
Chapter 4 BIOS setup
Exit & Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
4.8 Exit menu
Exit & Save Changes
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Chapter 4 BIOS setup
Software5 support
Chapter summary
5-30
5-41
RAID configurations
5.2.1 Running the support DVD
5.1 Installing an operating system
5.2 Support DVD information
Realtek Audio Driver
ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
5.2.2 Drivers menu
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities
5.2.3 Utilities menu
ASUS AI Suite
ASUS Update
CyberLink PowerBackup
ASUS PC Probe
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information
5.2.5 Manual menu
Chapter 5 Software support
5.2.7 Other information
Motherboard Info
Browse this DVD
P5K/EPU
Technical support Form
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3
5.3 Software information
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it
5.3.2 AI NET2
Using the Virtual Cable Tester
Launching PC Probe
Installing PC Probe
Using PC Probe
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe
Preferences
Moving the monitor panels
Hardware monitor panels
Adjusting the sensor threshold value
Changing the monitor panels position
Monitoring sensor alert
WMI browser
DMI browser
CPU usage
PCI browser
Usage
space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser
Configuring PC Probe
Launching AI Suite
Installing AI Suite
Using AI Suite
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite
Displays the FSB/CPU frequency
Other feature buttons
Click
on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window
5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+
Displays the electricity saved since the time was reset
Energy Saving Status
Click to switch to
Click to reset t h e t i m e t h e calculator starts
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap
5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster
folder Disable incoming folder
Using AI Direct Link
5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link
is listed. Click Open to open its
username and password. Click OK
To connect to another computer
3. The name of the computer found
Chapter 5 Software support
5-26
ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology
This chapter tells how to install ATI
ATI CrossFire6 technology support
CrossFire graphics cards to avail of
Overview
Chapter summary
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6.1.2 Before you begin
Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Requirements
To install the graphics cards
6.2 Installing CrossFire graphics cards
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Chapter 6 ATI MVP technology support
5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card
7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor
6.3 Software information
6.3.1 Installing the device drivers
Cancel
8. Click Finish
Catalyst Control Center
6.3.2 Using the Catalyst Control Center
Launching the Catalyst Control Center
On the Windows task bar, click Start ATI Catalyst Control Center
View
The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box
The Catalyst Control Center provides two views
Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners
To enable CrossFire 1. Set the view to Advance
Preferences
Profiles
Help
Chapter 6 ATI MVP technology support
6-12
CPU features
Intel EM64T
Chapter summary
A.2.1 System requirements
Using the Intel EM64T feature
A.1 Intel EM64T
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST
A.2.2 Using the EIST
A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
Appendix CPU features
