Chapter summary | Asus P5K/EPU specification

Chapter summary	6

6.1	Overview	6-1
6.2	Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards	6-2
6.3	Software information	6-5

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Asus P5K/EPU manual Chapter summary

Contents

Motherboard E3691 Second Edition February Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Contents Powering up Bios setup Software support Asus PC ProbeAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Appendix CPU features ATI CrossFire technology support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow 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 supportPdif digital sound ready High Definition Audio Asus AI Lifestyle unique features Asus Quiet Thermal SolutionAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI Nap Asus Crystal Sound Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Asus MyLogo3AI Booster Precision Tweaker Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceed Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slots Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotsPCI Express x16 slots Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Channel Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyIDE 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 PledATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Reset button 2-pin Reset Asus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Bios Beep Starting up for the first time 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 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 fileTo 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 Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the Bios from the support DVDRecovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Bios setup program Bios menu screen ConfigurationSettings Menu bar Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up window Main menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 LBA/Large Mode Auto PIO Mode AutoSata Type Auto Sata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto System Information ProcessorSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAi Overclocking Auto CPU Ratio Control Auto FSB Strap to North Bridge AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency Auto Dram Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2TConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control Auto Transaction Booster Auto CPU Voltage AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode Auto South Bridge Voltage AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU Configuration C1E Support EnabledCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology Enabled Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration Chipset OnBoard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio EnabledOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled Configuration options no YES PCIPnPSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S no Power menu Suspend Mode AutoRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled Chassis Target Temperature 37CCPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Boot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Security User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup Tools menu Asus EZ Flash Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai Net Load Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard 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 Update CyberLink PowerBackupAsus PC Probe Asus AI Suite Manual menu Asus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Displays the support DVD contents in graphical formatOther information Motherboard Info Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format Technical support FormFilelist Software information Asus MyLogo3 Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2 Installing PC Probe Using PC ProbeTo 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 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 Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus Q-Fan Asus AI Booster Using AI Direct Link Asus AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears To connect to another computer Name of the computer foundIs listed. Click Open to open its Shared folder Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system OverviewRequirements Before you begin Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Installing the device drivers CancelHardware 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 Chapter summary Using the Intel EM64T feature Intel EM64TEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirements Using the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features