Asus P5K64 WS Motherboard Installation Guide
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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 3
Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K64 WS 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 Special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 4
dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 5
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 information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 6
hard disks 5-29 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-39 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 7
may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 8
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 package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 9
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 The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 11
P5K64 WS 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 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 12
P5K64 WS specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA 6308S 1394a 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 Quiet - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 13
P5K64 WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 6 x USB connectors 1 x - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 17
power cable for 4 devcies 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 18
/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/ 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel P35 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 19
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 20
temporarily away. To wake the system and return Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 21
a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-35 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 P5K64 WS 1- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 22
the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 23
due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 24
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 27
. 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. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K64 WS 2- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 28
the image 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 P5K64 WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 29
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) F_ESATA12 P5K64 WS LAN2_USB34 EATXPWR CD OPT_FAN AUDIO Marvell 88E8052 USB1112 Intel MCH Bearlake P35 ALC888 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 ICS 9LPRS918BKL CHA_FAN1 PRI_IDE Marvell 88SE6121 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 SATA5 SATA3 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 30
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express 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 (RJ-45) port 6. Center/Subwoofer - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 31
10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. Serial port connetor (10-1 pin COM1) 12. TPM connectors (20-1 pin TPM) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 ASUS P5K64 WS 2- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 32
Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K64 WS 2- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 34
push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 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 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 35
you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® 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 P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 36
heatsink and 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 P5K64 WS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND P5K64 WS CPU Fan Connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 37
R o t a t e e a c h f a s t e n e r 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 P5K64 WS 2-11 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 39
IMM_A2 IMM_B1 IMM_B2 128 Pins P5K64 WS 112 Pins P5K64 WS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 This chipset officially supports DDR3 1066/800. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 40
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 eac6h4s-lobt.it Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 41
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-15 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 42
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 43
available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI 1394 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN(8052) LAN(8001) Marvell 6121 PCIE x16 1 shared shared shared shared shared - - - shared shared shared shared shared shared - - shared shared shared shared - - ASUS P5K64 WS 2-17 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 44
PCI Express graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 45
reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-19 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 46
S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 47
). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 48
PIN 1. P5K64 WS 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 49
BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND ASUS P5K64 WS 2-23 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 50
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 comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5K64 WS USB1112 1 USB+5V - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 51
the motherboard! You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 52
P5K64 WS Fan Connectors OPT_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 53
connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P5K64 WS EZ_PLUG +12V GND EZ_DET# +5V 1 P5K64 WS ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-27 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 54
power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 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 DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 55
or MPEG card. CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5K64 WS Internal Audio Connector 11. Serial port connector (10-1 P5K64 WS P5K64 WS PWRDW# GND 3.3VSB NC AD0 3.3V AD3 PCIRST# FRAME# PCICLK NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ# NC GND AD1 AD2 NC GND P5K64 WS TPM Connector ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 56
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5K64 WS System Panel or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 57
front panel cable 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 panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5K64 WS 2-31 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 59
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 60
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 61
self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5K64 WS 3- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 62
the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 65
or an 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 P5K64 WS 4- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 66
update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet 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 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 67
. 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. P5K64 WS P5K64 WS ASUS P5K64 WS 4- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 68
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 EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K64-WS VER: 0119 DATE: 05/14/07 Update ROM BOARD: - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 69
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 P5K64 WS 4- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 70
You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5K64WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 P5K64 WS 4- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 72
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 prompted - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 73
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: change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5K64 WS 4- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 74
item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 75
menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Floppy language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-11 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 76
BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380817AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 77
configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5K64 WS 4-13 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 78
an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0119 Build Date : 05/14/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2814 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 512 MB Select - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 79
Net 2 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Allows ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 80
Manual]. FSB Frequency [266] 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 DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800 MHz] [DDR3-889MHz] [DDR3-1067] A very high DRAM frequency may cause - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 81
appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [ 6] Configuration options: [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-17 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 82
[Auto] [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 67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 83
Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the fault or short is detected. Confirguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] You must reboot after changing the setting. ASUS P5K64 WS 4-19 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 84
SETUP UTILITY Options USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse 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 +- Change - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 85
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 P5K64 WS 4-21 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 86
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Options Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2.81GHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB CPUID : F44 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Auto Manual - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 87
North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-23 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 88
Front Panel Type Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE/eSATA Boot ROM PCEI GigaBit LAN1 LAN Boot ROM PCI GigaBit LAN2 LAN Boot ROM Firewire 1394 Serial Port1 Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Legacy Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 89
[Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and 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 P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 90
] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 91
BIOS Second will become user-configurable with set wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 92
PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard [Power Key] 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor AI enable or disable the ASUS AI Quiet feature. ASUS AI Quiet optimizes the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 93
[PWM] Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the CPU (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ºC] [43ºC] [46ºC] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-29 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 94
monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 95
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-31 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 96
Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 97
setting a user password. 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 P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 98
you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this 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 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 99
2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K64-WS VER: 0119 DATE: 05/14/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move This function can not support IDE - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 100
Profile Utility V1.05 Current CMOS BOARD: P5K64-WS VER: 0119 DATE: 05/14/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 101
fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 102
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 105
computer. 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 P5K64 WS 5- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 106
for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver Installs the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC888 audio driver - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 107
the motherboard supports. ASUS ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 108
(PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 109
RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 110
the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab 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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 111
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 P5K64 WS 5- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - 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 and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 113
. 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 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5K64 WS 5- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 114
7. When the logo images appear on 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. - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 115
HD Audio Manager icon on the 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 P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 116
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 to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 117
HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down 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 P5K64 WS 5-13 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 118
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. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 119
computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 120
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 handle - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 121
can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking 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. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5K64 WS 5-17 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 122
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 before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 123
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-19 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 124
physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 125
support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions AI Booster ASUS P5K64 WS Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan2 5- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 126
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. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 127
AI Gear2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear2 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 ASUS P5K64 WS 5-23 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 128
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 AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 129
-clicking 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. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-25 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 130
Q-Fan2 This ASUS Q-Fan2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of 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-Fan2 button on the AI Suite mAIn window. Click the drop-down - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 131
AI Suite icon 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. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-27 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 132
motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 133
options, then press . 5. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the options. 6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. See Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-29 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 134
disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 135
RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-31 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 136
a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 137
Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-33 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 138
>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved , and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 139
RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete ASUS P5K64 WS 5-35 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 140
a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press when the menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 141
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 P5K64 WS 5-37 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 142
reset the RAID set drive. A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive or press to return to the utility main menu. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 143
PATA/eSATA Driver to create a Marvell® 88SE61xx SATA RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K64 WS 5-39 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 144
. 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. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 145
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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 146
Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 147
X850 Crossfire™ Edition User's 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® XP Professional 64 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 148
™ 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 one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 149
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 P5K64 WS 6- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 150
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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 151
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 P5K64 WS 6- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 152
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 Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 153
ways to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center: • On the 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 P5K64 WS 6- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 154
View The Catalyst™ 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 support - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 155
, 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 P5K64 WS 6- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 156
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 P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 157
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 P5K64 WS 6-11 - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 158
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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 P5K64 WS - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 161
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/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K64 WS A- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 162
>. 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. W h e n t h e D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 163
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 P5K64 WS A- - Asus P5K64 WS | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 164
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