Asus P5k Chapter 3:, Powering up, Chapter 4:, BIOS setup

Contents

	2.5.7	AI Slot Detector.............................................................	2-21
2.6	Jumper	.........................................................................................	2-22
2.7	Connectors..................................................................................		2-23
	2.7.1	Rear panel connectors..................................................	2-23
	2.7.2	Internal connectors........................................................	2-26
	2.7.3	Installing the optional fan...............................................	2-36

Chapter 3:		Powering up
3.1	Starting up for the first time........................................................		3-1
3.2	Turning off the computer.............................................................		3-2
	3.2.1	Using the OS shut down function....................................	3-2
	3.2.2	Using the dual function power switch..............................	3-2

Chapter 4:		BIOS setup
4.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		4-1
	4.1.1	ASUS Update utility.........................................................	4-1
	4.1.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...................................................	4-4
	4.1.3	AFUDOS utility................................................................	4-5
	4.1.4	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	4-7
4.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		4-8
	4.2.1	BIOS menu screen..........................................................	4-9
	4.2.2	Menu bar.........................................................................	4-9
	4.2.3	Navigation keys...............................................................	4-9
	4.2.4	Menu items....................................................................	4-10
	4.2.5	Sub-menu items............................................................	4-10
	4.2.6	Configuration fields........................................................	4-10
	4.2.7	Pop-up window..............................................................	4-10
	4.2.8	Scroll bar.......................................................................	4-10
	4.2.9	General help..................................................................	4-10
4.3	Main menu...................................................................................		4-11
	4.3.1	System Time...................................................................	4-11
	4.3.2	System Date...................................................................	4-11
	4.3.3	Floppy Diskette A ...............................................................................	4-11
	4.3.4	Language........................................................................	4-11
	4.3.5	SATA 1-6........................................................................	4-12
	4.3.6	SATA Configuration........................................................	4-13
	4.3.7	AHCI Configuration........................................................	4-14

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