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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 the groove shaded for
emphasis.)
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Contents
4
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
7
Federal Communications Commission Statement
7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
Conventions Used in this Guide
10
P5K PRO Specifications Summary
11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
15
Welcome
17
Package Contents
17
Special Features
18
Product Highlights
18
High Definition Audio
19
ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features
20
Asus Crystal Sound
21
ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking Features
22
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
23
Before You Proceed
25
Motherboard Overview
26
Placement Direction
26
Screw Holes
26
Motherboard Layout
27
Internal Connectors
27
Layout Contents
28
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
30
Installing the CPU
31
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
33
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
35
System Memory
37
Overview
37
Memory Configurations
38
Memory Configuration
40
Installing a DIMM
41
Removing a DIMM
41
Expansion Slots
42
Installing an Expansion Card
42
Configuring an Expansion Card
42
Interrupt Assignments
43
PCI Slots
44
PCI Express X1 Slots
44
PCI Express X16 Slots
44
Jumper
46
Connectors
47
Rear Panel Connectors
47
Internal Connectors
49
Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive Connection
51
ATX Power Connectors
54
Front Panel Audio Connector
55
System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin PANEL
57
ASUS Q-Connector
58
Chapter 3 : Powering up
61
Starting up for the First Time
61
Turning off the Computer
62
Using the os Shut down Function
62
Using the Dual Function Power Switch
62
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
63
Managing and Updating Your BIOS
65
ASUS Update Utility
65
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
68
AFUDOS Utility
69
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
71
BIOS Setup Program
72
BIOS Menu Screen
73
Menu Bar
73
Navigation Keys
73
Menu Items
74
Sub-Menu Items
74
Configuration Fields
74
Pop-Up Window
74
Scroll Bar
74
General Help
74
Main Menu
75
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
75
System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
75
Floppy Diskette a [1.44M, 3.5 In.]
75
Language [English]
75
Sata 1-6
76
SATA Configuration
77
AHCI Configuration
78
System Information
79
Advanced Menu
80
Jumperfree Configuration
80
USB Configuration
85
CPU Configuration
87
Chipset
88
Onboard Devices Configuration
89
Pcipnp
90
Power Menu
91
Suspend Mode [Auto]
91
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
91
ACPI Version [Disabled]
91
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
91
APM Configuration
92
Hardware Monitor
93
Boot Menu
95
Boot Device Priority
95
Boot Settings Configuration
96
Security
97
Change User Password
98
Clear User Password
98
Tools Menu
99
ASUS EZ Flash 2
99
ASUS O.C. Profile
100
ASUS Ai Net 2
101
Exit Menu
102
Chapter 5: Software Support
103
Installing an Operating System
105
Support DVD Information
105
Running the Support DVD
105
Drivers Menu
106
Utilities Menu
107
Make Disk Menu
109
Manual Menu
110
ASUS Contact Information
110
Other Information
111
Technical Support Form
112
Software Information
113
ASUS Mylogo 3
113
Ai Net2
115
ASUS PC Probe II
116
ASUS AI Suite
122
ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3
124
ASUS AI Nap
126
ASUS Q-Fan 2
127
ASUS AI Booster
128
ASUS AI Direct Link
129
Audio Configurations
131
Configuration Options
132
RAID Configurations
135
RAID Definitions
135
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
136
Intel ® RAID Configurations
136
Creating a Raid 0 Set (Striped)
137
Creating a Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)
139
Deleting a Raid Set
143
Resetting Disks to Non-Raid
144
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
145
Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
145
Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
145
Chapter 6: ATI ® Crossfire™ Technology Support
147
Overview
149
Requirements
149
Before You Begin
149
Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards
150
Software Information
153
Installing the Device Drivers
153
Using the Catalyst™ Control Center
155
Appendix: CPU Features
156
A.1 Intel ® EM64T
162
Intel ® EM64T
163
Enhanced Intel Speedstep ® Technology (EIST
163
System Requirements
163
A.2 Enhanced Intel Speedstep ® Technology (EIST)
163
A.2.1 System Requirements
163
Using the EIST
164
Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
165
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
165
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Language
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