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the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 3
viii About this guide ix P5K3 Premium 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 4
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 5
Exit menu 4-37 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 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 6
5-47 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-47 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 drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 7
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 8
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 • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 9
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 The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 11
PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access Point mode - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Multi-Streaming function - Coaxial - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 12
Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 13
CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Image-Editing Suite Cyberlink Power Backup Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 17
ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Edition only) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 18
This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the for details. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 19
motherboard supports WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that user will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 20
introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience network games. See pages 2-19 and 2-20 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 21
mode. motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details. ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 22
computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 23
5-22 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the . C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 24
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 26
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 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 27
mode. 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. SB_PWR ® P5K3 PREMIUM ON Standby P5K3 PREMIUM Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 28
below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 ® P5K3 PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 29
CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY CHA_FAN1 AUDIO USB78_WFGBT (WiFi-AP Edition Only) 88E8056 USB910 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P35 RTL8110SC PCIEX1_2 ® PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD JMB363 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 P5K3 PREMIUM PCIEX16_2 agere CLRTC L-FW3227-100 COM1 PCI3 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 30
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Onboard DDR3 Memory 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 keyboard port (purple) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN 2 ( - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 31
-1 pin AAFP) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI card) 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Page 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 32
are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 34
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 35
and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove 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 P5K3 Premium 2- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 36
fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 37
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 P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 38
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 39
consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 memory: ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM onboard DDR3 memory This chipset officially supports DDR3 1066MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard natively supports up to DDR3 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 40
settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 41
usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared ASUS P5K3 Premium 2-15 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 42
other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 43
location of the LEDs. ® P5K3 PREMIUM DET_PCIEX1_1 DET_PCIEX1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 P5K3 PREMIUM Slot Detector The PCIEx16_1 slot (blue) supports PCIE x16 cards only. The AI Slot Detector lights up when you install a x1 or x4 card to this slot. ASUS P5K3 Premium 2-17 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 44
RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC ® 12 23 P5K3 PREMIUM Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5K3 PREMIUM Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 45
. 9. 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 P5K3 Deluxe 2-19 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 46
Edition Only: Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail configuration and settings. 10. Wireless LAN the External SATA port 1 and 2. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 47
Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5K3 Deluxe 2-21 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 48
1 P5K3 PREMIUM Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_E IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 49
are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 ® RSATA_RXN2 GND P5K3 PREMIUM - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 50
• You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 51
5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND ® P5K3 PREMIUM USB1112 P5K3 PREMIUM USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis suppots front panel - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 52
Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation P5K3 PREMIUM Fan connectors • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 53
until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector. ASUS P5K3 Deluxe 2-27 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 54
is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 55
ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® P5K3 PREMIUM CD (black) P5K3 PREMIUM Internal audio connector 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 56
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET P5K3 PREMIUM PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5K3 PREMIUM system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 57
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 58
it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. The above photo shows the fans installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN and/or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 59
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 60
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 61
detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5K3 Premium 3- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 62
select ShutDown. 2. The power 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 63
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 64
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 P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 65
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install 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. ASUS P5K3 Premium 4- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 66
To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 67
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. P5K3 Premium P5K3 Premium ASUS P5K3 Premium 4- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 68
2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS .05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K3 Premium VER: 0102 DATE: 05/07/07 Update ROM the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 69
(afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 70
utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type drive. A:\>afudos /iP5K3P.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 71
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 P5K3 Premium 4- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 72
BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 73
menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5K3 Premium 4- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 74
value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 75
.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-11 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 76
SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of device connected to the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 77
[Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [ this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-13 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 78
Intel Robson Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Robson Technology. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel Robson Technology appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 79
Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-15 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 80
[Auto] Transaction Booster [Auto] Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Allows you standard settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 81
N.O.S. Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to control the CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The setting. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-17 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 82
The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [6] Configuration options: [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] RAS# to CAS# Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 83
] [Disabled] The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] and [N.O.S]. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-19 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 84
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 85
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] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-21 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 86
64 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB CPUID : F44 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit Hyper Threading Technology PECI [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 87
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable for Windows XP and Linux 4 and disable for other OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI /PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-23 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 88
options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C.G.I. Function [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Cross Graphics Impeller function. Configuratiton options [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 89
if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [NO] [YES] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-25 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 90
to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 91
the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-27 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 92
Fan 3 Speed [4500RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control [ 1.304V] [ 3.248V] minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 93
[Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode][Performance Mode] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan . Configuration options: [28°C] [31°C] [34°C] [37°C] [40°C] [43°C] [46°C] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-29 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 94
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 95
[Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-31 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 96
4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 97
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] ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-33 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 98
Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K3 Premium VER: 0102 DATE: 05/07/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 99
[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! ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-35 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 100
4.7.3 Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A Marvell Controller 0 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A Realtek Controller 0 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Realtek POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check LAN cable during POST. v02.58 (C) - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 101
default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5K3 Premium 4-37 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 102
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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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 104
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 5-47 ASUS P5K3 Deluxe - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 105
. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 106
the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 107
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 108
Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Gallery Installs the media library and all-in-one software. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 109
32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 110
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 111
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 P5K3 Premium 5- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 112
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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 113
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 MyLogo3 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 114
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 computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 115
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 P5K3 Premium 5-11 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 116
.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click 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® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 117
Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-13 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 118
temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 119
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 sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-15 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 120
tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 121
memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-17 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 122
instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 123
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 P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 124
AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 125
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 AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-21 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 126
the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 127
the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. click to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-23 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 128
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 129
the support DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-25 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 130
® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 131
screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-27 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 132
. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 133
separately. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab on the top and select Microphone. Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-29 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 134
IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 135
the power connector on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (0+1), and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-31 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 136
and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial exactly match the items on your screen. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 137
the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-33 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 138
this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 139
you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-35 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 140
RAID volume capacity that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 141
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 P5K3 Premium 5-37 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 142
this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 143
RAID configuration. 4. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows® OS installation. See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-39 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 144
164 GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Creating a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 145
default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-41 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 146
CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in the HDDs. 6. The Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 147
]TA ON THE RAID WILL BE LOST!! ModelANRaEme YOU RSAUIRD ELevTeOl DELECTapEaci(tYy/N)S?tatYus Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-43 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 148
a sign before it. 3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . Pressing deletes all the data in the HDD. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 149
RAID Inside [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID RAID Level 1-Mirror Capacity Status XXX GB Rebuild 01 Rebuilding... 01%, please wait... ASUS P5K3 Premium 5-45 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 150
RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 151
JMB363 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 P5K3 Premium 5-47 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 152
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 JMicron JMB363. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 153
This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 154
Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 155
™-ready motherboard • Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: - Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows ASUS P5K3 Premium 6- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 156
6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 157
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 P5K3 Premium 6- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 158
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 159
the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. 5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5K3 Premium 6- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 160
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 the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. The Setup - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 161
of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this 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 P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 162
™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view 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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 163
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 P5K3 Premium 6- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 164
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 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 165
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 P5K3 Premium 6-11 - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 166
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 168
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 P5K3 Premium - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 169
A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K3 Premium A- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 170
section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 171
motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5K3 Premium A- - Asus P5K3 Premium WiFi-AP | User Manual - Page 172
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