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Specifications
Install
Password
Memory configurations
Reset button 2-pin Reset
User Access Level Full Access
Bios setup
Dram Command Rate Auto
Internal connectors
Bios Beep
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Contents
Motherboard
E3691 Second Edition February
Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved
Contents
Powering up
Bios setup
Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+
Software support
Asus PC Probe
Appendix CPU features
ATI CrossFire technology support
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Operation safety
Safety information
Electrical safety
How this guide is organized
Where to find more information
About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
P5K/EPU specifications summary
LAN
USB
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It supports
Chapter summary
Package contents
Welcome
Special features
Product highlights
Pdif digital sound ready
Gigabit LAN solution
Ieee 1394a support
High Definition Audio
Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design
Asus AI Lifestyle unique features
Asus Quiet Thermal Solution
AI Nap
Asus Crystal Sound
AI Booster
Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
Asus MyLogo3
Precision Tweaker
Hardware2 information
Chapter summary
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you proceed
Screw holes
Placement direction
Motherboard overview
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
Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing
Installing a Dimm
Removing a Dimm
To install an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Expansion slots
These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices
Interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI Express x16 slots
PCI slots
PCI Express x1 slots
Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode
Primary PCI Express x16 slot
Jumper
Clear RTC RAM Clrtc
LAN port LED indications
Connectors
Rear panel connectors
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Channel
IDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE
Internal connectors
Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy
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
ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw
System panel connector 20-8 pin Panel
System power LED 2-pin Pled
Reset button 2-pin Reset
Asus Q-Connector system panel
Powering up
Chapter summary
Bios Beep
Starting up for the first time
Turning off the computer
Using the OS shut down function
Using the dual function power switch
Bios setup
Chapter summary
Installing Asus Update
Managing and updating your Bios
Asus Update utility
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
To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility
Copying the current Bios
Updating the Bios file
To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility
Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios
Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk
Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility
Recovering the Bios from the support DVD
Bios setup program
Settings
Bios menu screen
Configuration
Menu bar
Sub-menu items
Configuration fields
Menu items
Pop-up window
System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx
Main menu
System Time
Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5
Sata
LBA/Large Mode Auto
PIO Mode Auto
Type Auto
Sata Configuration
Sata Port1 Auto
System Memory
System Information
Processor
Ai Overclocking Auto
JumperFree Configuration
Advanced menu
FSB Frequency
CPU Ratio Control Auto
FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto
Pcie Frequency Auto
Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled
Dram Command Rate Auto
Configuration options Auto 1T 2T
Dram Timing Control Auto
CPU PLL Voltage Auto
Transaction Booster Auto
CPU Voltage Auto
FSB Termination Voltage Auto
Load-Line Calibration Auto
Clock Over-Charging Mode Auto
South Bridge Voltage Auto
CPU Voltage Reference Auto
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support Auto
CPU TM Function Enabled
CPU Configuration
C1E Support Enabled
Vanderpool Technology Enabled
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled
IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled
Chipset
Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled
OnBoard Devices Configuration
High Definition Audio Enabled
Marvell IDE Controller Enabled
Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4
Configuration options no YES
PCIPnP
Plug And Play O/S no
Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled
Power menu
Suspend Mode Auto
Acpi Version Disabled
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
CPU Fan Profile Optimal
Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled
Chassis Target Temperature 37C
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A
1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive
Boot menu
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Change Supervisor Password
Security
Clear User Password
User Access Level Full Access
Change User Password
Password Check Setup
Tools menu
Asus EZ Flash
Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled
Asus Ai Net
Exit & Save Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Exit menu
Exit & Discard Changes
Bios setup
Software5 support
Installing an operating system
Running the support DVD
Installing an operating system
Support DVD information
Drivers menu
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities
Utilities menu
Asus PC Probe
Asus Update
CyberLink PowerBackup
Asus AI Suite
Manual menu Asus Contact information
Other information
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard
Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format
Motherboard Info
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format
Technical support Form
Software information
Asus MyLogo3
Asus P5K/EPU
Using the Virtual Cable Tester
AI NET2
To install PC Probe II on your computer
Installing PC Probe
Using PC Probe
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
To install AI Suite on your computer
Installing AI Suite
Using AI Suite
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
Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears
Using AI Direct Link
Asus AI Direct Link
Is listed. Click Open to open its
To connect to another computer
Name of the computer found
Shared folder
Software support
ATI CrossFire6 technology support
Chapter summary
Requirements
Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system
Overview
Before you begin
Installing CrossFire graphics cards
Asus P5K/EPU
ATI MVP technology support
Hardware Wizard window. Click
Installing the device drivers
Cancel
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
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist
Using the Intel EM64T feature
Intel EM64T
System requirements
Using the Eist
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Appendix CPU features
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