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ii E3873 Third Edition V3 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... [...]

iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-23 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors .....................[...]

v Contents 4.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration ................................... 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP ...................................................................[...]

vi Contents 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 5-24 Chapter 6: A TI ® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview ..............[...]

vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect a[...]

ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informatio[...]

x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you [...]

xi P5K/EPU specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors Supports FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ready * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU sup[...]

xii P5K/EPU specications summary IEEE 1394 VIA ® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Process Unit) - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound[...]

xiii P5K/EPU specications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SA T A connectors 1 x CP[...]

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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5K/EPU motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list b[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® LGA775 Core™ 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability . ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light l[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio [...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU spee[...]

2 Hardware information 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.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 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 ...................[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off 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 loca[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard com[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout P ANEL P5K/EPU ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU_FAN FLOPPY Super I/O CD CLRTC Intel ® ICH9 EA TXPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ® P35 PCI1 USB1 112 USB56 KBMS LAN1_USB12 PCIEX16_1 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 IE1394_2 USB78 A TX12V ALC883 88E8056 PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-20 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 2-22 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23 2. IEEE 1394a port 2-23 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-23 4. Center/Subwoofer po[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)) 2-25 3. ICH9 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1 [red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red]) 2-26 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 2-28 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad /Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and th[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP [...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. If installi[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-9 Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners m[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug thi[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-1 1 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembl y from the motherboard. B B A A A [...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM so[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. Thi s limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Wi ndows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support P AE (Physical Address Extenti[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Kingston Heat-Sink P[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD V V V 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS B[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlo ck a DIM M so cket by pres sing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket s[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necess[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 — shared — — — — — — PCI slot 2 — shared — — — — — LAN(8056) — shared — — — — — — PCIE x16 1 shared — — — — — — — PCIE x16 2 shared — — — — — [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. The gure 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 Expr[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Universal PCI Express slot (max. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of 2 GB/s. The operating frequency of t[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-23 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system [...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-25 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguratio[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-27 3. ICH9 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1 [red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. P5K/EPU ® GND RSA TA_TXP4 RSA TA_TXN4 GND RSA TA_RXP4 RSA TA_RXN4 GND GND RSA TA_TXP1 RSA TA_TXN1 GND RSA TA_RXP1 RSA TA_RXN1 GND P5K/EPU SA [...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 M[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-29 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable match[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. AT X p owe r c on ne cto rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. 7. Chassis intrusion conn[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-31 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin A TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power outp[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Internal audio connector CD Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground 10. Optical drive audio con nec tor (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. (black) P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Digital audio connect[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-33 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the deta[...]

3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the devi[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® Vista: 1. Clic[...]

4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

Chapter summary 4 ASUS P5K/EPU 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-1 1 4.4 Advanced menu .................[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a boota[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . Th[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 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 a le option from the drop-down menu, then click[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without havin[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-5 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS [...]

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk. A:>afudos /P5KEPU.ROM Write t[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-7 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le. Prepare t[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 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, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Thu 04/14/2007] Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English] SATA1 [Not De[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu sc[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-1 1 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of [...]

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 SA T A 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Ex[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . Selec[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-15 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Congure System Frequency/V[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to 9. FSB Strap to[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-17 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [...]

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T ransaction Booster [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Relax Level [0] This sub-item appears only when you set the T ransaction Booster item to [Disabled]. Set this item to a higher level to get better compatibility . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-19 • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB T ermination V oltage, DRAM V oltage and North Bridge V oltage to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently . Proceed with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB T ermination V oltage, DRAM V oltage and North Bridge V oltage items are labeled in diffe[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.2 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS S[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-21 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy 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. Conguration options: [Disab[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.3 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Congur[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory . Enable this opti[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1394 Controller [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-25 4.4.6 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [NO] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES][...]

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system susp[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-27 4.5.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power l[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] P[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-29 CPU Fan Prole [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Con?[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanc[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Messa[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default N[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-33 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] allows changes only t[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. B[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 4-35 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check LAN cable during POST. Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Screen Sel[...]

5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Alw[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if 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. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Int[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Y ukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell ® Y ukon Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT) application that [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and al[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Mo st user ma nua l ?[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-7 T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. P5K/EPU[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-9 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 7. When the logo images appear on the right wi[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology . The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, i[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-1 1 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the [...]

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 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. Preferences Y ou can customize the application using the Preference section[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a m[...]

5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser . This b ro ws er displays various Windows ® manag[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk dri[...]

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Pre[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-17 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3 + , AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily . Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility . Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the suppor[...]

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-19 Auto Mode Calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Settings 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3 + AS US AI G ea r 3 + is a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance proles[...]

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU Displays the time/date the calculato r starts counting Displays the a m o u n t o f electricity saved since th e system started up Displays the amount of CO2 that has been reduced Click to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window . Y ou may reset the time for the c[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-21 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Win[...]

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efcient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 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 Booster [...]

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les with high transfer rate. Y ou must rst connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-25 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:Program FilesASUSAI Direct Link. T o change its location, disable the incoming folder rst. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory . T o connect to another[...]

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6 This chapter tells how to install A TI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of A TI’s Multi-Video Processing technology . ATI ® CrossFire™ technology support[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2 6.3 Software information ................................................................... 6-5[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire?[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that [...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-3 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.[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support 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 . 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7 6[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The A TI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows ® XP [...]

6-6 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next . Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically congures the A TI Catalyst Control Center . The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. The Setup Complete wind[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-7 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the A TI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center There [...]

6-8 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and congure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-9 T o enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance . 2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™ . 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 2 3 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager , whic[...]

6-10 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support Profiles Click the Proles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proles Manager , which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore def[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU 6-1 1 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.[...]

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A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................... A-3[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS le. See [...]

A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-22 for details. 4. Press <F10> t[...]

ASUS P5K/EPU A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to compil[...]

A-4 Appendix: CPU features[...]