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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix P5K Deluxe specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ........
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BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-7 BIOS setup program ..............4-8 4.2.1...
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Boot Device Priority ............4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-31 4.6.3 Security ................. 4-32 Tools menu ................. 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-35 4.7.3 Ai Net 2 ................. 4-36 Exit menu ..................4-37 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ...........
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Contents 5.3.2 AI NET2 .................5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............... 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S............. 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............. 5-23 5.3.9...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
® Supports FSB 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel P35 / ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access ® ® Technology...
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- ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C.
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P5K Deluxe specifications summary Back 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 RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only)
® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that user will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
See page 5-29 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.
Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren’t. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see the critical parts of the computer.
Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Precision Tweaker...
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
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Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................2-18 Jumper ..................2-22 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5K DELUXE Chapter 2: Hardware information...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5K DELUXE P5K DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Alignment key Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket...
CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Fastener Narrow end of the groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5K DELUXE P5K DELUXE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-10...
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K Deluxe 2-11...
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2- 1066 MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. See the table below.
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Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5K Deluxe 2-17...
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
P5K DELUXE DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 The PCIEx16_1 slot (blue) DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 supports PCIE x16 cards only. The AI Slot Detector lights up P5K DELUXE Slot Detector when you install a x1 or x4 card to this slot. ASUS P5K Deluxe 2-21...
P5K DELUXE Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5K DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5K Deluxe 2-23...
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For WiFi-AP Edition Only: Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail configuration and settings. 10. Wireless LAN port. This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires.
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17. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5K Deluxe 2-25...
PIN 1. P5K DELUXE PIN 1 P5K DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_E IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.
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NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5K DELUXE IDE connector ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• You must install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA ® hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows XP or later version. ®...
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If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
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You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.
Chassis Signal (Default) P5K DELUXE P5K DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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HD Audio-compliant Legacy AC ‘97 audio pin definition pin definition P5K DELUXE P5K DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
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P5K DELUXE P5K DELUXE Internal audio connector 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable.
RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. P5K DELUXE System panel connector • 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
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Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-8 Main menu .................. 4-11 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Power menu ................4-26 Boot menu .................. 4-30 Tools menu ................. 4-34 Exit menu ..................4-37 ASUS P5K Deluxe...
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
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To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
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To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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A:\>afudos /iP5KD.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5KD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [06:22:54] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 04/14/2007] displays the specific items for that select a field. Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to menu.
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-11...
4.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-13...
Intel Robson Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Robson Technology. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel Robson Technology appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS.
: 504 MB Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-15...
Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-889 MHz] [DDR2-1067 MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ Manual ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-17...
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The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [ 5] Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[9 DRAM Clocks]...
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Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-19...
4.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: Disabled None Enabled USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...
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[Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-21...
4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Options Auto Manufacturer: Intel Manual Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.87GHz FSB Speed : 1066 MHz Cache L1...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-23...
The following item appears only when you set PEG Port Control to [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C.G.I. Function [Auto] Allows you to configure ASUS Cross Graphics Impeller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration...
When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [NO] [YES] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-25...
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Mode [Auto]...
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-27...
[ 3.296V] Select Screen Voltage [ 5.094V] Select Item Voltage [11.616V] Change Field General Help ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Save and Exit CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Exit Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...
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The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk Boot Settings Configuration...
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-33...
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Refer to section 4.1.2 for details.
This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-35...
4.7.3 Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Check LAN cable during Pair Status Length POST. Marvell Controller 0 N/A N/A Realtek Controller 0 N/A N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Realtek POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5K Deluxe 4-37...
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. Software support...
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Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software information ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-30 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-43 ASUS P5K Deluxe...
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.
ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that ® diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0...
RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. ® ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
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Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-11...
To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
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When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-13...
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Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
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You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-15...
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PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
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The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-17...
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-19...
5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.
To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-21...
5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...
DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX ® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX ® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX ® icon on the taskbar. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-25...
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX ® ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can easily ® configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
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Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre- written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-27...
Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
• The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.
RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH8R Southbridge RAID controller that ® allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>, then select Enabled from the options. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-31...
Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name:...
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WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-33...
Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows ® OS installation. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows ® OS had been installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-35...
Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID Press <Ctrl-J>...
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When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Available Type/Status...
ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-39...
Resetting disks to non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility.
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Rebuilding a Mirror Drive When one of the disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. This option allows you to rebuild the Mirror drive later and synchronize the data between two hard disks.
Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K Deluxe 5-43...
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To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. CrossFire™ ® technology support...
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Before you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: Close all current applications. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Select your current graphics card driver/s. Select Add/Remove. Restart your system. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. ® To install the graphics cards: Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card Insert the CrossFire™...
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Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.
Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > • On the Windows ® Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows task bar, double- ® click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
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In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™. Click OK to effect the setting. Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS P5K Deluxe...
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Profiles Click the Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.
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Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. ASUS P5K Deluxe 6-11...
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32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. Press <F10>...
Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- -Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5K Deluxe...