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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10&

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

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD information ..

ASUS P5K/EPU5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5K/EPU5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installat

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility req

ASUS P5K/EPU5-55.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the

5-6 Chapter 5: Software supportBrowse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right

ASUS P5K/EPU5-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.Filel

xiP5K/EPU specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium®

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you thro

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-99. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After ashing the BIOS,

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-115.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any prob

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportSensor alertWhen a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the S

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devic

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS P5K/EPU5-175.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS

xiiP5K/EPU specications summaryIEEE 1394VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)USB12 x USB 2.0 por

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ASUS P5K/EPU5-19Auto ModeCalibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving ModeSettings5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility—AI G

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportEnergy Saving StatusDisplays the current CPU Displays the time/date the calculator starts countingD i s p l a y s t

ASUS P5K/EPU5-215.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this featur

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-

ASUS P5K/EPU5-235.3.8 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to

ASUS P5K/EPU5-25The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incom

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6This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology.ATI® CrossFire™ technology suppo

xiiiP5K/EPU specications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports1 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

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summary66.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Installing C

ASUS P5K/EPU6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) g

6-2 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportSlave graphics card Master graphics card2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the P

ASUS P5K/EPU6-33. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated

6-4 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.7. Connect the loose end to the

ASUS P5K/EPU6-56.3 Software information6.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to in

6-6 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. Setup prepares the installation wizar

ASUS P5K/EPU6-76.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control CenterThe Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and sof

6-8 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportThe Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog BoxViewThe Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:Standard - simple

ASUS P5K/EPU6-9To enable CrossFire™:1. Set the view to Advance.2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings.3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialo

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6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportProfilesClick the Proles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proles Manager, which allows y

ASUS P5K/EPU6-11HelpClick the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Cataly

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ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel

ASUS P5K/EPU A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The mothe

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5K/EPU A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

ASUS P5K/EPU1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports t

ASUS P5K/EPU1-3IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television

iiE3873Third Edition V3 April 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more

ASUS P5K/EPU1-5ASUS Crystal SoundThis feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recordin

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, o

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K/EPU®2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensu

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5K/EPU®AAFPCHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12.0in)CPU_FANFLOPPYSuperI/OCDCLRTCIntel®ICH9EATXPWRCR2032 3VLi

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots2-203. PCI Express x 1 slots2-20 4. PCI Expr

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE))2-25 3. ICH9 Seri

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-73. 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 th

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-9FastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink a

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connecto

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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 addres

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capabilityP5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-232.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DSPar

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QV

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-192.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the exp

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 — shared

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-212.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specicatio

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationPrimary PCI Express x16 slotThe primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply wi

ASUS P5K/EPU 2-232.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS me

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. IEEE 139

ASUS P5K/EPU2-258. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in

vContents4.4.3 CPU Conguration ... 4-224.4.4 Chipset ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS P5K/EPU2-273. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB m

ASUS P5K/EPU2-296. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5K/EPU2-31• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K/EPU®P5K/EPU Internal audio connectorCDRight Audio ChannelLeft Audio ChannelGroundGround10. Optical drive audi

ASUS P5K/EPU2-33• 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

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables i

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

viContents5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... 5-225.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ...

ASUS P5K/EPUChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the comput

ASUS P5K/EPU 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

Chapter summary4ASUS P5K/EPU4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5K/EPU4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (B

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS P5K/EPU4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

ASUS P5K/EPU4-54.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updat

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3.

ASUS P5K/EPU4-74.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update us

ASUS P5K/EPU4-9 Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 19

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5K/EPU4-114.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informat

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 SATA 1-4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

ASUS P5K/EPU4-13DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5K/EPU4-15BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system d

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Ratio Control [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is s

ASUS P5K/EPU4-17DRAM Command Rate [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]DRAM Timing Control [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The follo

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTransaction Booster [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]Relax Level [0]This sub-item appears only when yo

ASUS P5K/EPU4-19• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may damage the chipset,

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

ASUS P5K/EPU4-21Legacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to de

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-200

ASUS P5K/EPU4-23BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then pr

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitES

ASUS P5K/EPU4-254.4.6 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the setti

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS P5K/EPU4-274.5.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power l

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower 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

ASUS P5K/EPU4-29CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan auto

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P5K/EPU4-314.6.2 Boot Settings Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY BootBoot Settings

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5K/EPU4-33User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Acc

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5K/EPU4-354.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY ToolsCheck LAN cable durin