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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardP5K Premium/WiFi-AP

Page 2 - July 2007

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

4-30 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

Page 4

ASUS P5K Premium 4-314.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) w

Page 5

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

Page 6

ASUS P5K Premium 4-33User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [N

Page 7

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

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS P5K Premium 4-35 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-200

Page 9 - About this guide

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 Ai Net 2v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedCheck LAN cable dur

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS P5K Premium 4-374.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> f

Page 11 - (continued on the next page)

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Page 12

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

Page 13 - (OEM version)

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

Page 14

ASUS P5K PremiumChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD informatio

Page 15 - Product

ASUS P5K Premium 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 fold

Page 16

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 17 - 1.2 Package contents

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

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS AI SuiteInstalls the ASUS AI Suite. Marvell Yukon VCT ApplicationInstalls the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™

Page 19 - ASUS P5K Premium 1-3

ASUS P5K Premium 5-55.2.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Int

Page 20 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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

Page 21 - ASUS Crystal Sound

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

Page 22 - ASUS EZ DIY

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

Page 23 - features

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

Page 24

xiiP5K Premium specications summaryIEEE 1394 Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)USB 10 x

Page 25 - Hardware

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 26

ASUS P5K Premium 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

Page 27 - 2.1 Before you proceed

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 28 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS P5K Premium 5-13Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens th

Page 29 - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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 30 - 2.2.4 Layout contents

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

Page 31

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

Page 32

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

Page 33 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

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

Page 34 - CPU notch

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

Page 35 - Narrow end

xiiiP5K Premium specications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ

Page 36 - CPU_FAN

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best perfo

Page 37 - 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU

ASUS P5K Premium 5-215.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this f

Page 38 - Narrow end of the groove

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and auto

Page 39 - 2.4 System memory

ASUS P5K Premium 5-235.3.8 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 th

Page 40 - 2.4.2 Memory congurations

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment wi

Page 41 - DDR2-1066MHz capability

ASUS P5K Premium 5-255.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility)The ADI AD1988 High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio cap

Page 42 - DDR2-667MHz capability

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportA. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2)If you are using Windows Vista operating system, from the taskbar, double-click the

Page 43 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS P5K Premium 5-27Playback SettingsTo congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of

Page 44 - 2.5 Expansion slots

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportMore SettingsClick for the further congurations.EqualizerAllows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets f

Page 45 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS P5K Premium 5-29SpeakersAllows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay.BassAllows you to do the Bass management.PreferencesDisplays the

Page 47 - 2.5.7 AI Slot Detector

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportB. SoundMAXIf you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click the SoundMAX® icon to display

Page 48 - 2.6 Jumper

ASUS P5K Premium 5-31Jack configurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed.A

Page 49 - 2.7 Connectors

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings

Page 50 - For WiFi-AP Edition Only:

ASUS P5K Premium 5-33Microphone optionsClick the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings.Enhanced Microphone FeaturesNois

Page 51

5-34 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

Page 52 - P5K PREMIUM

ASUS P5K Premium 5-355.4.2 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) congurations for Serial ATA h

Page 53

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

Page 54 - Connector Color Setting Use

ASUS P5K Premium 5-376. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size

Page 55

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, t

Page 56

ASUS P5K Premium 5-39Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

Page 57 - EATX12V connector

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

Page 58

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, the

Page 59 - ASUS P5K Premium 2-33

ASUS P5K Premium 5-414. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following pop-up s

Page 60

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.3 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD set

Page 61 - ASUS P5K Premium 2-35

ASUS P5K Premium 5-43Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technolo

Page 62

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3.

Page 63

ASUS P5K Premium 5-455. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press &l

Page 64

5-46 Chapter 5: Software supportDeleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow ke

Page 65 - Powering up

ASUS P5K Premium 5-47Resetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID us

Page 66

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportTo solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arr

Page 67

ASUS P5K Premium 5-49Saving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then pres

Page 68 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

ASUS P5K PremiumChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package c

Page 69 - BIOS setup

5-50 Chapter 5: Software support5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place th

Page 70

ASUS P5K Premium 5-51To install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to in

Page 71 - 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

5-52 Chapter 5: Software support

Page 72 - Quit all Windows

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

Page 73 - P5K Premium

ASUS P5K PremiumChapter summary66.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Installi

Page 74

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

Page 75 - 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility

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

Page 76 - lename at the DOS prompt

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

Page 77

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 78 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

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

Page 79 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

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

Page 80 - 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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 81 - 4.3 Main menu

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

Page 82 - 4.3.5 SATA 1-6

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

Page 83 - 4.3.6 SATA Conguration

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

Page 84 - 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration

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 85 - 4.3.8 System Information

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

Page 86 - 4.4 Advanced menu

6-12 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support

Page 87 - DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

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

Page 88 - PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]

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

Page 89

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

Page 90 - 4.4.2 USB Conguration

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

Page 91 - Legacy USB Support [Auto]

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 92 - 4.4.3 CPU Conguration

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

Page 93 - 4.4.4 Chipset

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

Page 94 - Realtek GigaBit LAN [Enabled]

ASUS P5K Premium 1-3Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Se

Page 95 - 4.4.6 PCIPnP

iiE3303Second Edition V2 July 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

Page 96 - 4.5 Power menu

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionHigh Denition Audio This feature provides you with higher sound quality on the PC. The onboard 8-channel HD audio

Page 97 - 4.5.5 APM Conguration

ASUS P5K Premium 1-5Fanless Design - Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the b

Page 98 - 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS EZ DIYASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or

Page 99 - Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]

ASUS P5K Premium 1-7ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The

Page 100 - 4.6 Boot menu

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Page 101 - ASUS P5K Premium 4-31

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

Page 102 - 4.6.3 Security

ASUS P5K PremiumChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard over

Page 103 - Password Check [Setup]

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

Page 104 - 4.7 Tools menu

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

Page 105 - 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole

ASUS P5K Premium 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Page 106 - 4.7.3 Ai Net 2

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Page 107 - 4.8 Exit menu

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots2-203. PCI Express x1 slot2-20 4. PCI Expres

Page 108 - 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS P5K Premium 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE))2-26 3. ICH9

Page 109 - Software

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 110 - Chapter summary

ASUS P5K Premium 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 t

Page 111 - 5.2 Support DVD information

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 112 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

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

Page 113 - 5.2.3 Utilities 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 114

ASUS P5K Premium 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the conn

Page 115 - 5.2.4 Make disk menu

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

Page 116 - 5.2.5 Manual menu

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

Page 117 - 5.2.7 Other information

ivContents2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ... 2-202.5.7 AI Slot Detector ...

Page 118 - Filelist

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 119 - 5.3 Software information

ASUS P5K Premium 2-15P5K Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM s

Page 120

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5K Premium Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilitySS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDI

Page 121 - 5.3.2 AI NET2

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

Page 122 - 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

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 123 - Sensor alert

ASUS P5K Premium 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Stand

Page 124 - Hardware monitor panels

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 125 - DMI browser

ASUS P5K Premium 2-212.5.7 AI Slot DetectorThis motherboard comes with on-board LEDs that light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correctly instal

Page 126 - PCI browser

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 127 - Conguring PC Probe II

ASUS P5K Premium2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors21 54 615 12138 9717 143161810111. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/

Page 128 - 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite

vContents4.3.6 SATA Conguration ... 4-134.3.7 AHCI Conguration ...

Page 129 - Other feature buttons

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationFor WiFi-AP Edition Only:Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail conguration and settings.10. Wireless L

Page 130 - 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2

ASUS P5K Premium2-2516. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.17. Optical

Page 131 - 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap

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

Page 132 - 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S

ASUS P5K Premium2-273. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])These conn

Page 133 - 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationConnect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA

Page 134 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster

ASUS P5K Premium2-294. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to a

Page 135 - 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppo

Page 136 - Enabling AI Audio 2

ASUS P5K Premium 2-318. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plu

Page 137 - Playback Settings

2-32 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

Page 138 - Recording Settings

ASUS P5K Premium 2-3310. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a

Page 139

viContents5.2.7 Other information ... 5-75.3 Software information ...

Page 140 - B. SoundMAX

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

Page 141 - Adjust microphone volume

ASUS P5K Premium 2-35ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps.

Page 142 - Listening Environment options

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 Installing the optional fansInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler

Page 143 - Enhanced Microphone Features

ASUS P5K Premium 2-37The photo shows one fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN4 or PWR_FAN connec

Page 144 - 5.4 RAID congurations

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Page 145 - RAID congurations

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

Page 146

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

Page 147 - ASUS P5K Premium 5-37

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

Page 148

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 149 - ASUS P5K Premium 5-39

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

Page 150

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

Page 151 - ASUS P5K Premium 5-41

Chapter summary4ASUS P5K Premium4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 152 - RAID Conguration

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

Page 153 - Creating a RAID set

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

Page 154

ASUS P5K Premium 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® des

Page 155 - RAID set you created

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 156 - Deleting a RAID set

ASUS P5K Premium 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

Page 157 - Resetting disks to non-RAID

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 158 - Solving a Mirror conict

ASUS P5K Premium 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 whe

Page 159 - Rebuilding a Mirror Drive

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 160

ASUS P5K Premium 4-9 Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyrig

Page 161 - ASUS P5K Premium 5-51

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

Page 162

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 163 - CrossFire™

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

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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 165 - 6.1 Overview

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

Page 166 - MVP technology support

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 167 - ASUS P5K Premium 6-3

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

Page 168 - 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI

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 169 - 6.3 Software information

ASUS P5K Premium 4-17FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFSB Frequency [266]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus

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4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual].CAS# Latency [ 5]Conguration options: [3]

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ASUS P5K Premium 4-19CPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V

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

Page 173 - ASUS P5K Premium 6-9

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller.USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you

Page 174 - Preferences

ASUS P5K Premium 4-21BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Conguration

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4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-200

Page 176 - 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI

ASUS P5K Premium 4-23BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item th

Page 177 - CPU features

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

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ASUS P5K Premium 4-254.4.6 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the

Page 179 - Technology (EIST)

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

Page 180 - A.2.2 Using the EIST

ASUS P5K Premium 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 po

Page 181 - Hyper-Threading Technology

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

Page 182 - A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5K Premium 4-29CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The followin

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