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Asus P5K/EPU manual 6-12, ATI MVP technology support

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Asus P5K/EPU manual 6-12, ATI MVP technology support

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Motherboard P5K/EPUE3691 Second Edition February Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights ReservedContents Chapter1 Product introductionChapter2 Hardware information viiiChapter3 Powering up Chapter4 BIOS setupContents Chapter5 Software support ContentsPower menu Boot menuAppendix CPU features Chapter6 ATI CrossFire technology supportA.2.1 A.2.2Notices Federal Communications Commission StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information Chapter 3 Powering upChapter 4 BIOS setup Appendix CPU featuresConventions used in this guide TypographyCommand ItalicsP5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN AudioP5K/EPU specifications summary ASUS Stylish FeaturesASUS Power Saving Solution IEEEP5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS FeaturesManageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor Page Product1 introduction it supportsChapter summary ASUS P5K/EPU1.2 Package contents 1.1 Welcome1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel LGA775 Core 2 Processor Ready Intel Core2 Duo/ Intel Core2 Extreme CPU supportGigabit LAN solution IEEE 1394a supportS/PDIF digital sound ready High Definition Audio1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design ASUS EPUASUS Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOSASUS Crystal Sound ASUS EZ DIY1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features ASUS MyLogo3AI Booster Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary ASUS P5K/EPU2.1 Before you proceed Onboard LEDP5K/EPU Onboard LED 2.2.1 Placement direction 2.2 Motherboard overview2.2.2 Screw holes 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6inIntel PCIEX1612.2.4 Layout contents Rear panel connectorsSlots PageInternal connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12VPage 2.3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardP5K/EPU CPU Socket If installing a dual-core CPU to the CHAFAN1 connector to ensure system stabilityClose the load plate A, then 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 connector2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan the heatsink and fan assembly fromthe motherboard Narrow end of the groove 2-12Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview2.4.2 Memory configurations 64-bitMode Single-Channel SocketsDIMM support KLED48F-A8KI5-EPAKHX6400D2LLK2/1GN HYMP564U64CP8-S52-16 Chapter 2 Hardware informationSS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support HYS72T128020HU-3S-BHYS64T128020HU-3S-B M2OAD5G3H3166I1C522.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card2.5 Expansion slots 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPriority Standard function 2.5.4 PCI slots 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 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 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FLOPPY2. IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIE IDE P5K/EPU Floppy disk drive connectorP5K/EPU SATA connectors right angle side4. USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 5. IEEE 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942P5K/EPU USB 2.0 connectors P5K/EPU IEEE 1394a connector6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin CHAFAN1-2, 3-pin PWRFANP5K/EPU Fan connectors 7. Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin CHASSIS 8. ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VP5K/EPU Chassis intrusion connector P5K/EPU ATX power connectors9. Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AAFP P5K/EPU Analog front panel connector10. Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD 11. Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SPDIFOUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA cardP5K/EPU Internal audio connector P5K/EPU Digital audio connector12. 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 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 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch3.2 Turning off the computer BIOS setup This chapter tells how to changethe system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptionsChapter summary 4-114-16 4-264.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 ASUS Update utilityInstalling 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 Copying the current BIOS Updating the BIOS file4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS from the support DVDRecovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk 4.2 BIOS setup program 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen For changing the basic system configurationFor changing the advanced system settings Power4.2.6 Configuration fields 4.2.4 Menu items4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4.2.7 Pop-up window4.3 Main menu 4.3.1 System Time4.3.2 System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx 4.3.3 Floppy Diskette A 1.44M, 3.5 in4.3.4 SATA Type AutoLBA/Large Mode Auto Block Multi-Sector Transfer Auto4.3.5 SATA Configuration 32Bit Data Transfer EnabledSATA Configuration Enhanced Hard Disk Write Protect DisabledConfiguration options Enabled Disabled AMIBIOS 4.3.6 System InformationProcessor System Memory4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4.4 Advanced menuAi Overclocking Auto Loads the optimal settings for the systemCPU Ratio Control Auto FSB Strap to North Bridge AutoFSB Frequency PCIE Frequency AutoDRAM Command Rate Auto DRAM Timing Control AutoDRAM Static Read Control Auto Write Recovery Time AutoTransaction Booster Auto CPU Voltage AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto4.4.2 USB Configuration USB Functions EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand-off EnabledLegacy USB Support Auto Configuration options Disabled Enabled AutoChapter 4 BIOS setup 4-224.4.3 CPU Configuration C1E Support EnabledCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledMax CPUID Value Limit Disabled IntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration 4.4.4 Chipset4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio EnabledOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled4.4.6 PCIPnP Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4Plug And Play O/S NO 4.5 Power menu 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled4.5.3 ACPI Version Disabled 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled4.5.5 APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss Power OffPower On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU / Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Profile OptimalChassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Chassis Fan Ratio Auto4.6 Boot menu 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot EnabledFull Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOSChange Supervisor Password 4.6.3 SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup4.7 Tools menu 4.7.1 ASUS EZ FlashBIOS SETUP UTILITY PowerMarvell POST Check LAN Cable Disabled 4.7.2 ASUS Ai NetChapter 4 BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITYLoad Setup Defaults 4.8 Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesChapter 4 BIOS setup 4-38Software5 support 5-30 5-41RAID configurations Chapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system 5.2 Support DVD information5.2.1 Running the support DVD ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Intel Chipset Inf Update Program5.2.2 Drivers menu Realtek Audio DriverASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities 5.2.3 Utilities menuMarvell Yukon VCT Application ASUS Update CyberLink PowerBackupASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Suite5.2.5 Manual menu 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information5.2.7 Other information Motherboard InfoBrowse this DVD Chapter 5 Software supportTechnical support Form FilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD in text format 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 NET2Installing PC Probe Using PC Probe5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe Launching PC ProbePreferences Hardware monitor panels Adjusting the sensor threshold valueChanging the monitor panels position Moving the monitor panelsWMI browser DMI browserMonitoring sensor alert PCI browser Usagespace, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser CPU usageConfiguring PC Probe Installing AI Suite Using AI Suite5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite Launching AI SuiteOther feature buttons Clickon right corner of the main window to open the monitor window Displays the FSB/CPU frequency5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Click to switch toClick to reset t h e t i m e t h e calculator starts 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 Using AI Direct Link 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Linkfolder Disable incoming folder username and password. Click OK To connect to another computer3. The name of the computer found is listed. Click Open to open its5-26 Chapter 5 Software supportThis chapter tells how to install ATI ATI CrossFire6 technology supportCrossFire graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technologyChapter summary ASUS P5K/EPUOverview Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system 6.1 Overview6.1.1 Requirements 6.1.2 Before you begin6.2 Installing CrossFire graphics cards To install the graphics cardsASUS P5K/EPU 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitorChapter 6 ATI MVP technology support 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Cancel6.3 Software information 8. Click Finish 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control CenterOn the Windows task bar, click Start ATI Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control CenterThe Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst Control Center provides two viewsStandard - simple view with wizards for beginners ViewTo enable CrossFire 1. Set the view to Advance Profiles PreferencesHelp 6-12 Chapter 6 ATI MVP technology supportCPU features Chapter summary Intel EM64TUsing the Intel EM64T feature A.1 Intel EM64TA.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST A.2.1 System requirementsA.2.2 Using the EIST Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features