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    P5K PRO Motherboard
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    kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by
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    viii About this guide ix P5K PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
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    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
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    ASUS O.C. Profile 4-36 4.7.3 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu
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    entering the OS.... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P5K PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Supports FSB 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
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    P5K PRO specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS
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    Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5K PRO
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    DVD Documentation ASUS P5K PRO 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any
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    world. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 1066 / 800/ 667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that
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    and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-24 and 2-32 for details. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for
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    AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light
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    a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS P5K PRO 1-
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    your screen. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-24 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5K PRO
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    . This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5K PRO ® P5K PRO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K PRO 2-
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    the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5K PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    PCI1 ® BIOS Intel® ICH9R SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 DET_PCI2 PCI2 FLOPPY IE1394_2 USB1112 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K PRO 2-
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    2. 3. 4. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. IEEE 1394a port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. Line In
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    (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI card) 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Q-Connector (system panel) Page 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 ASUS P5K PRO 2-
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    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad /Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5K PRO USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ® P5K PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press
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    into the retention tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST
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    the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K PRO 2-
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    to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5K PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K PRO 2-11
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    after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    officially supports. See the table below. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 1066* 800 667 1066* 800 667 • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. ASUS P5K PRO
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    less than 3GB of total memory. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14
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    KHX8500D2/512 CM2X1024-8500C5 KLEC28F-A8KI5-EGAS KLED48F-A8KI5-EPA DIMM support A* B* C •• P5K PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size 1024MB 1024MB ELPIDA SS 8G-24IK2-EBT •• Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • • ASUS P5K PRO 2-15
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    P5K PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2
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    a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5K PRO 2-17
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    . See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments
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    PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 10 Primary IDE Channel 15 11 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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    two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express
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    Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express slot (max. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of 2 GB/s. The operating
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    the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5K PRO
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    . 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, CD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5K PRO 2-23
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    Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an
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    on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. P5K PRO PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN
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    RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard Intel Serial ATA boot/data hard disk manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND P5K PRO SATA6 ® SATA5 P5K PRO SATA
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    Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS P5K PRO 2-27
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    10, USB 11 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5K PRO
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    Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. ASUS P5K PRO 2-29
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    orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR P5K PRO +12V DC GND ® P5K PRO ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts
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    V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard
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    Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. SPDIF_OUT ® P5K PRO Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are purchased separately. P5K PRO +5V SPDIFOUT GND
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    mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5K PRO 2-33
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    a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5K PRO
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    beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on,ㄞ hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5K PRO
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    supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K PRO
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    ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5K PRO
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    the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then
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    . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5K PRO.ROM P5K PRO ASUS P5K PRO 4-
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    accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You
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    returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5K PRO 4-
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    verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5KPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash
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    the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5K PRO 4-
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    the Exit Menu. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 04/14/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [Not
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    specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA
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    on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 09/20/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration �S�ys
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    menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Select [DVDROM] if you are specifically configuring a DVD-ROM drive.
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    Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5K PRO 4-13
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    devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15
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    Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5K PRO 4-15
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    changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power JumperFree Configuration ��U�S�B��C�o�n�fi�g�u�r�a�t�i�o�n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP
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    the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [333] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use DRAM Frequency item may differ according to the CPU and the DIMM(s) you install. ASUS P5K PRO 4-17
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    Manual]. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]~[10 [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    get better compatibility. Use the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] or memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the north bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 1.91V with a 0.02V interval. ASUS P5K PRO
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    memory module, and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. • Some values of the CPU high voltage settings. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: 61x] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K PRO 4-21
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    USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS
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    menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Options Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU 9 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support CPU TM Function Vanderpool ASUS P5K PRO 4-23
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    Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Function [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Options Disabled Enabled
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    Marvell IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Marvell IDE device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MarvelI GbE LAN [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K PRO 4-25
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    items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K PRO 4-27
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    4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems D�is�ab�l�ed�] Power On By PCI Devices Di�sa�bl�ed�] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By�P�S/�2��Ke�y�bo�a�r�d
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    per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. ASUS P5K PRO 4-29
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    appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options
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    options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear
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    use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows
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    . If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5K PRO 4-33
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    item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4-34 Chapter
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    item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Change
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    [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! 4-36 Chapter
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    4.7.3 ASUS Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [ ] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K PRO 4-37
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    your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 ASUS P5K PRO
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    Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll- LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5K PRO 5-
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    ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
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    5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5K PRO 5-
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    the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5K PRO 5-
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. P5K PRO 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    . 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo 3 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5K PRO 5-
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    the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the
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    button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K PRO 5-11
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    your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows
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    Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right
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    the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
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    Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5K PRO 5-15
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    disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper­‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Hard disk drive space
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    memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5K PRO 5-17
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    , then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx
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    main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5K PRO 5-19
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    the system to enter AI Nap mode. • Click Energy Saving to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Auto Mode Calibration Settings Energy Saving Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    " window Displays the amount of CO2 that has been reduced Click to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window. You may reset the time for the calculator to start counting. Displays the electricity saved since the time was reset Click to reset the time the calculator starts ASUS P5K PRO
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    computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the
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    maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down menu list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K PRO 5-23
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    on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
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    ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the AI Direct Link feature. • Turn off your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is limited if you use a 10/100 LAN card . ASUS P5K PRO 5-25
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    folder under another directory. To connect to another computer: This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. The following log in and have full access to this shared folder. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
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    taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K PRO 5-27
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    Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio
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    input. 3. Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5K PRO
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    start the 3D Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software
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    want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. ASUS P5K PRO 5-31
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    Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (0+1) configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set
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    and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, to configure as RAID. This pop‑up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX . ASUS P5K PRO 5-33
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    RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Press when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support
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    RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5. Press when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5K PRO 5-35
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    and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support
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    and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS P5K PRO 5-37
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    pop‑up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Press when the menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support
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    >. This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5K PRO 5-39
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    non-RAID disk. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Member Disk XX to reset the drive or press to return to the utility main menu. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support
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    an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K PRO 5-41
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    . To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support
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    This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. hapter 6: 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5K PRO
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    or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com) • The maximum resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600
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    ) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5K PRO 6-
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    5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit
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    . • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically configures
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    application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable Windows® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5K PRO
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    with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™. 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 3 2 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS P5K PRO 6-
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    applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon. 6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. ASUS P5K PRO 6-11
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    6-12 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5K PRO
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    • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file
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    feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5K PRO A-
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