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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

4-30 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 P5KC 4-314.6.2 Removable Drives1. 1st DriveAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.Removable Drives1st Drive [1st FLOPPY

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBootup Num-Lock [On]Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’

ASUS P5KC 4-33Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen s

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS P5KC 4-354.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to disp

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 198

ASUS P5KC 4-374.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

xiP5KC specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme

ASUS P5KCChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5KC 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Dou

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 P5KC 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installat

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Port

ASUS P5KC 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the JMicron® JMB363 SATA RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID Dri

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ASUS P5KC 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents o

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the Support CD and a brief description of each in text format.Technical support formDi

ASUS P5KC 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the Support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installatio

xiiP5KC specications summaryAI Lifestyle Unique featuresASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: He

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

ASUS P5KC 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience o

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportInformationClick the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, au

ASUS P5KC 5-13MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer options: 1.

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophoneThe Microphone option allows you congure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are

ASUS P5KC 5-155.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportSensor alertWhen a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below

ASUS P5KC 5-17Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Sche

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5KC 5-19PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices

xiiiP5KC specications summaryInternal connectors 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connecto

5-20 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 P5KC 5-215.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Installing

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ASUS P5KC 5-235.3.5 ASUS AI Gear2ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for y

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5KC 5-255.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts t

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2This ASUS Q-Fan2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fa

ASUS P5KC 5-275.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle o

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportIf you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from t

ASUS P5KC 5-295.4.3 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external

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5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu.JMicron

ASUS P5KC 5-312. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3. When the Disks i

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the actio

ASUS P5KC 5-33Deleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <

5-34 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to

ASUS P5KC 5-35To solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arrow key then press

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportSaving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow ke

ASUS P5KC 5-375.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard di

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista:1. Insert the oppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the oppy dis

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

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

ASUS P5KCChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel Sp

ASUS P5KC A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The motherbo

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 P5KC A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.•

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5KCChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents

ASUS P5KC 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KC motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, maki

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

ASUS P5KC 1-3DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHz to meet the higher bandw

iiE3155First Edition V1 May 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

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

ASUS P5KC 1-5ASUS Crystal SoundThis feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.Noise Filt

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.3 ASUS Stylish featuresASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color b

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

ASUS P5KCChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ..

ASUS P5KC 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard setting

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5KC®2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure

ASUS P5KC 2-32.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat ge

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal conn

ASUS P5KC 2-52.2.5 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 / DDR3 DIMM slots 2-142. PCI slots2-233. PCI Express x1 slot2-234. PCI Express x16 slots 2-23

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-302. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

ASUS P5KC 2-72.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),

ASUS P5KC 2-95. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket al

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5KC 2-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal se

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.2.

ASUS P5KC 2-135. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer to the documentation in

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe moth

ASUS P5KC 2-15FSB DDR21333 1066*1333 8001333 6671066 1066*1066 8001066 667• This chipset ofcially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspee

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-262.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-si

ASUS P5KC 2-17• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run a

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5KC Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSPart

ASUS P5KC 2-19• Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800 MHz QVL.P5KC Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DDR2/DDR3 DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system componen

ASUS P5KC 2-212.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expans

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System timer1 2 Keyboard controller2–Re-direct to IR

ASUS P5KC 2-232.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationPrimary PCI Express x16 slotThe primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply w

ASUS P5KC 2-252.5.7 AI Slot DetectorThis motherboard comes with onboard LEDs that light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correctly installed. Thi

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-164.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

ASUS P5KC 2-2721 4 59107 8614 1115312132.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2.

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0

ASUS P5KC 2-2913. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.14. Optical S

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS P5KC 2-312. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])These connectors are

ASUS P5KC 2-334. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E2)This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable that supports a Serial ATA

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P5KC 2-358. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD [Black]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as

viContents5.3 Software information ... 5-95.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ...

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan c

ASUS P5KC 2-3711. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

ASUS P5KC 2-39• 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.

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationQ-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by onl

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

ASUS P5KCChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the computer

ASUS P5KC 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 are

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

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

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

Chapter summary4ASUS P5KC4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5KC 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIO

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS P5KC 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS P5KC 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.2. Sav

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5KC 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the syst

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS P5KC 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the prov

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

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS P5KC 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the M

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5KC 4-134.3.4 SATA 1~4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each I

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. C

ASUS P5KC 4-154.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items i

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5KC 4-17Some of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [MANUAL] or [N.O.S.]. The items vary depending on which option you se

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR2/DDR3 operating frequency. The conguration options vary depending on the DIM

ASUS P5KC 4-19CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PC

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

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 P5KC 4-21USB Functions [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear when this item is set to [Enabl

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007

ASUS P5KC 4-234.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

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

ASUS P5KC 4-25 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit4.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allo

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 P5KC 4-274.5.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall

ASUS P5KC 4-29CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automat