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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

4-32 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 P5K 4-334.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 198

ASUS P5K 4-354.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the

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

ASUS P5KChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5K 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubl

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

xiP5K specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /

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 P5K 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron® JMB363 RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver All

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS P5K 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of

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

ASUS P5K 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the Support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation

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 P5K 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on

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

ASUS P5K 5-13MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer options: 1.

xiiP5K specications summaryAI Lifestyle Unique featuresASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: Hea

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 P5K 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 P5K 5-17Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Schem

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 P5K 5-19PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices i

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 P5K 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 P5K 5-235.3.5 ASUS AI Gear2ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for yo

xiiiP5K specications summaryInternal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5

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 P5K 5-255.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts th

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 P5K 5-275.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of

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 P5K 5-295.4.2 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external

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 P5K 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 it

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 P5K 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 <E

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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 P5K 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 P5K 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 dis

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.

ASUS P5KChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel Spe

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

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

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

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5K-VMChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conten

ASUS P5K 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5K motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making

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

ASUS P5K 1-3Native DDR2 1066 memory supportTo attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. Wh

iiE3117First Edition V1 April 2007Copyright © 2007 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 features ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable a

ASUS P5K 1-5ASUS EZ DIYASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite

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 P5KChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...

ASUS P5K 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings

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

ASUS P5K 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5K®AAFPCHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12.0in)CPU_FANDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)FLOPPYSuperI/OCDPCIEX

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots2-213 PCI Express x1 slot2-214. PCI Express

ASUS P5K 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-282. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-293. ICh9 Serial AT

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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 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 the le

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 2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure op

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 2-11To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.2. Rotate each fastener co

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

ASUS P5K 2-13Channel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the D

ASUS P5K 2-15P5K Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capabilityIf you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make

ivContents2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ... 2-212.5.7 AI Slot Detector ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No.SS/DSPart No.DIMM support

ASUS P5K 2-17P5K Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No.SS/DSPart No.DIMM supportA* B* C*512MB KINGSTON D

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 2-192.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansi

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –PCI

ASUS P5K 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cations.

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

ASUS P5K 2-232.5.7 AI Slot DetectorThis motherboard comes with onboard LEDs that light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correctly installed. This

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P5K 2-252.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2. IEEE1394a port. This 6-

vContents4.3.6 System Information ... 4-154.4 Advanced menu ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0

ASUS P5K 2-2712. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.13. Coaxial S

2-28 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 2-292. 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

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])These connectors are

ASUS P5K 2-314. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E2)This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable that supports a Serial ATA

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS P5K 2-338. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM

2-34 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 P5K 2-3511. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

viContents5.3.2 Audio congurations ...5-115.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ...

2-36 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 P5K 2-37• 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.

2-38 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 P5KChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the computer .

ASUS P5K3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are of

3-2Chapter 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 t

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 P5K4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

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

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

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 P5K 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 P5K 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. Save

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 P5K 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the syste

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 P5K 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provi

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 P5K 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 Ma

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

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 P5K 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 ID

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDM

ASUS P5K 4-154.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in

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 P5K 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 sel

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM Timing Control [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Conguration options: [Auto] [MANUAL]The following item

ASUS P5K 4-19PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]CPU Voltage [

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 4-21Legacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect th

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

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupVanderpool Technology [Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]CPU TM Function [Enabled]Conguration options: [Dis

ASUS P5K 4-23Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupOnboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]LAN Option ROM [Disabled]This item appears only when

ASUS P5K 4-254.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press &

4-26 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 AC

ASUS P5K 4-274.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan Prole [Optimal]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU

ASUS P5K 4-294.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS P5K 4-31Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen sh