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User Manual - Page 5
... menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-36 4.7.3 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38
Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other...
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....... 5-41 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-41
Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1
6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7
Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel®...
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... card installation procedures.
• Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS...
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P5K PRO specifications 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 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power ...
User Manual - Page 42
... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
User Manual - Page 65
...through a network 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.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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...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 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.
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Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility 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.
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
User Manual - Page 106
... chipset Inf update program.
Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver.
ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver.
Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
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Chapter 5: Software support
User Manual - Page 108
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 alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in...
User Manual - Page 113
... automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo 3, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility.
• Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set...
User Manual - Page 116
... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
User Manual - Page 122
... Suite To install AI Suite on your computer:
1. Place the 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 to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop.
To...
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... the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek 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
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User Manual - Page 146
... floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH9R).
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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...
User Manual - Page 149
...) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition.
• Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com)
• The maximum resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600 x 1200 at 65 MHz when you use DVI output...
User Manual - Page 153
... administrator rights.
2. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel.
3. Place the CrossFire™ installation DVD 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.
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... Custom to individually choose desired software components.
Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.
Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation.
7. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer. Click Yes to restart your...
User Manual - Page 163
... Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support CD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the...