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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

Motherboard P5K PRO

Page 2 - April 2008

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

Page 3 - Contents

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 198

Page 4

ASUS P5K PRO 4-374.7.3 ASUS Ai Net 2v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY ToolsCheck LAN cable duri

Page 5

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10&

Page 6

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

Page 7

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

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS P5K PRO 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.

Page 9 - About this guide

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

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS P5K PRO 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installa

Page 11 - P5K PRO specications summary

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

Page 12

ASUS P5K PRO 5-55.2.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/A

Page 13

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

Page 14

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

Page 15 - Chapter 1: Product

ASUS P5K PRO 5-7Browse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the

Page 16

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

Page 17 - 1.2 Package contents

ASUS P5K PRO 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the install

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

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

Page 19 - Green ASUS

ASUS P5K PRO 5-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is

Page 20 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

Page 21 - ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS P5K PRO 5-13Sensor alertWhen a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.When disp

Page 22 - features

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

Page 23 - Chapter 2: Hardware

ASUS P5K PRO 5-15Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the

Page 24

xiiP5K PRO 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

Page 25 - 2.1 Before you proceed

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

Page 26 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS P5K PRO 5-17Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the us

Page 27 - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3+, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utiliti

Page 28 - 2.2.4 Layout contents

ASUS P5K PRO 5-19Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded w

Page 29

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportAuto ModeCalibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving ModeSettings5.3.5 ASUS

Page 30

ASUS P5K PRO 5-21Energy Saving StatusDisplays the current CPU powerDisplays the time/date the calculator starts countingDisplays the amount of electri

Page 31 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

5-22 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

Page 32 - CPU notch

ASUS P5K PRO 5-235.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Ch

Page 33 - Narrow end

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment wi

Page 34 - CPU_FAN

ASUS P5K PRO 5-255.3.9 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les wit

Page 35

xiiiP5K PRO 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

Page 36 - Narrow end of the groove

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportThe default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, d

Page 37 - 2.4 System memory

ASUS P5K PRO 5-275.3.10 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experien

Page 38 - 2.4.2 Memory congurations

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportInformationClick the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, au

Page 39 - DDR2-1066MHz capability

ASUS P5K PRO 5-29MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer options:

Page 40 - DDR2-667MHz capability

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophoneThe Microphone option allows you congure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are

Page 41 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS P5K PRO 5-315.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with one RAID controllers that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAI

Page 42 - 2.5 Expansion slots

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (0+1) congurations for

Page 43 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS P5K PRO 5-33Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <En

Page 44 - 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

Page 45 - Primary PCI Express x16 slot

ASUS P5K PRO 5-35Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <E

Page 47 - 2.7 Connectors

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume,

Page 48

ASUS P5K PRO 5-37Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Ent

Page 49 - 2.7.2 Internal connectors

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followi

Page 50

ASUS P5K PRO 5-39Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.T

Page 51 - Connector Color Setting Use

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting Disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD de

Page 52 - IE1394_2

ASUS P5K PRO 5-415.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard s

Page 53 - CPU FAN PWM

5-42 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6>

Page 54

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

Page 55 - HD Audio-compliant

ASUS P5K PROChapter summary66.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Installing C

Page 56 - Left Audio Channel

ASUS P5K PRO 6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU)

Page 57 - ASUS P5K PRO 2-33

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

Page 58

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

Page 59 - Powering up

ASUS P5K PRO 6-33. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated

Page 60

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

Page 61

ASUS P5K PRO 6-56.3 Software information6.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to i

Page 62 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

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

Page 63 - BIOS setup

ASUS P5K PRO 6-76.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control CenterThe Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and so

Page 64

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

Page 65 - 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

ASUS P5K PRO 6-9To enable CrossFire™:1. Set the view to Advance.2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings.3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dial

Page 66 - 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

Page 67 - P5K PRO.ROM

ASUS P5K PRO 6-11HelpClick the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catal

Page 68

ASUS P5K PROChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

Page 69 - 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility

6-12 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support

Page 70

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

Page 71

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

Page 72 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

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

Page 73 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

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

Page 74 - 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

Page 75 - 4.3 Main menu

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

Page 76 - 4.3.5 SATA 1-6

ASUS P5K PRO1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5K PRO motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,

Page 77 - 4.3.6 SATA Conguration

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

Page 78 - 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration

ASUS P5K PRO1-3IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television

Page 79 - 4.3.8 System Information

iiE3845Third Edition V3April 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

Page 80 - 4.4 Advanced menu

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

Page 81 - DRAM Frequency [Auto]

ASUS P5K PRO1-5ASUS Crystal SoundThis feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recordin

Page 82 - DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the

Page 83 - Boost Level [0]

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

Page 84

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

Page 85 - 4.4.2 USB Conguration

ASUS P5K PRO 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

Page 86 - Legacy USB Support [Auto]

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

Page 87 - 4.4.3 CPU Conguration

ASUS P5K PRO 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5K PRO®AAFPCHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12.0in)CPU_FANFLOPPYSuperI/OCDCLRTCIntel®ICH9REATXPWRCR2032 3VL

Page 88 - 4.4.4 Chipset

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

Page 89 - MarvelI GbE LAN [Enabled]

ASUS P5K PRO 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. ICH9R Ser

Page 90 - 4.4.6 PCIPnP

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Page 91 - 4.5 Power menu

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

Page 92 - 4.5.5 APM Conguration

ASUS P5K PRO 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

Page 93 - 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

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

Page 94 - 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

Page 95 - 4.6 Boot menu

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

Page 96

ASUS P5K PRO 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

Page 97 - 4.6.3 Security

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

Page 98 - Password Check [Setup]

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

Page 99 - 4.7 Tools menu

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

Page 100 - 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole

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

Page 101 - 4.7.3 ASUS Ai Net 2

ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ... 2-202.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...

Page 102 - 4.8 Exit menu

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-

Page 103 - Software

ASUS P5K PRO 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can caus

Page 104 - Chapter summary

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

Page 105 - 5.2 Support DVD information

ASUS P5K PRO 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 — shared — — — — — —PCI sl

Page 106 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

Page 107 - 5.2.3 Utilities menu

ASUS P5K PRO 2-21Primary PCI Express x16 slotThe primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express

Page 108

2-22 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

Page 109 - 5.2.4 Make disk menu

ASUS P5K PRO2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin

Page 110 - 5.2.5 Manual menu

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects t

Page 111 - 5.2.7 Other information

ASUS P5K PRO2-252.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) s

Page 112 - Filelist

vContents4.3.7 AHCI Conguration ... 4-144.3.8 System Information ...

Page 113 - 5.3 Software information

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6

Page 114

ASUS P5K PRO2-27Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard

Page 115 - 5.3.2 AI NET2

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

Page 116 - 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS P5K PRO2-296. 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

Page 117 - Preferences

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

Page 118 - Hardware monitor panels

ASUS P5K PRO 2-31• 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

Page 119 - DMI browser

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

Page 120 - PCI browser

ASUS P5K PRO 2-33• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connecto

Page 121 - Conguring PC Probe II

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

Page 122 - 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite

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

Page 123 - Other feature buttons

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

Page 124

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

Page 125 - Energy Saving Status

ASUS P5K PRO 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

Page 126 - 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap

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

Page 127 - 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2

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

Page 128 - 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster

Chapter summary4ASUS P5K PRO4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 129 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link

ASUS P5K PRO 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (

Page 130

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

Page 131 - 5.3.10 Audio congurations

ASUS P5K PRO 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

Page 132 - Conguration options

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

Page 133 - Audio I/O

ASUS P5K PRO 4-54.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the upda

Page 134 - 3D Audio Demo

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

Page 135 - 5.4 RAID congurations

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.

Page 136 - RAID congurations

ASUS P5K PRO 4-74.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

Page 137

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

Page 138

ASUS P5K PRO 4-9 Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 1

Page 139

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

Page 140

ASUS P5K PRO 4-114.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informa

Page 141

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

Page 142

ASUS P5K PRO 4-13DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA

Page 143 - Deleting a RAID set

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is

Page 144 - Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

ASUS P5K PRO 4-154.3.8 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the item

Page 145 - ASUS P5K PRO 5-41

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

Page 146

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othe

Page 147 - CrossFire™

ASUS P5K PRO 4-17CPU Ratio Control [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Ma

Page 148

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM Command Rate [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]DRAM Timing Control [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual

Page 149 - 6.1 Overview

ASUS P5K PRO 4-19Transaction Booster [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]Relax Level [0]This sub-item appears only when you set the

Page 150 - MVP technology support

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may damage th

Page 151 - ASUS P5K PRO 6-3

ASUS P5K PRO 4-214.4.2 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>

Page 152 - 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLegacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the sy

Page 153 - 6.3 Software information

ASUS P5K PRO 4-23 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, Americ

Page 154

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an it

Page 155 - ASUS P5K PRO 6-7

ASUS P5K PRO 4-254.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv

Page 156 - 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI

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

Page 157 - ASUS P5K PRO 6-9

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing

Page 158 - Profiles

ASUS P5K PRO 4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pre

Page 159 - ASUS P5K PRO 6-11

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

Page 160 - 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI

ASUS P5K PRO 4-29Power 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 PS/2 keyb

Page 161 - CPU features

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan Prole [Optimal]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CP

Page 162

ASUS P5K PRO 4-314.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

Page 163 - Technology (EIST)

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY BootBoot

Page 164 - A.2.2 Using the EIST

ASUS P5K PRO 4-334.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

Page 165 - Hyper-Threading Technology

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

Page 166 - A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5K PRO 4-354.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

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