Asus P5KEPU - Motherboard - ATX driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Asus item
Related Asus P5KEPU Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Asus P5KEPU and other Asus manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Manual - Page 5
... Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36
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 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS...
User Manual - Page 6
... Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24
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...
User Manual - Page 9
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation...
User Manual - Page 13
...6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector)
BIOS Features
8 Mb Flash...
User Manual - Page 43
... 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
... 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.
Quit all Windows®...
User Manual - Page 67
... 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...
User Manual - Page 69
...The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
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...
User Manual - Page 72
... example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip.
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
User Manual - Page 103
... package contains 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...
User Manual - Page 104
... 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.
5-
Chapter 5: Software support
User Manual - Page 106
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 110
... 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 MyLogo3™, 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 113
... 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 119
... 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...
User Manual - Page 124
... 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 efficient 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, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.
After installing AI...
User Manual - Page 131
...) 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 135
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 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. • Windows®...
User Manual - Page 136
... 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 145
... 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...