Asus P5K64 WS - Workstation Series Motherboard driver and firmware
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... Internal connectors 2-22 2.7.3 Installing the optional fan 2-32
Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the 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...
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...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 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...
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...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 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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... 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 II, you can easily see the critical parts of the computer.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and...
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... 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...
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... with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either 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.
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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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...
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...Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC888 audio driver and application.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.
Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx Parallel ATA/Serial ATA controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.
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... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
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.
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... computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.
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... replace system boot logo before
flashing BIOS, then click Next. 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.
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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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... 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...
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...the floppy disk
drive. 3. 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. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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... 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-bit Edition.
• Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the...
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... 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 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.
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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...
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...174; EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows® XP
Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on...