Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are connected with a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D> Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5KC.ROM

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P5KC specifications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core2 Quad / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 processors Compatible with Intel 05A/05B/06 processors Supports Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel P35 / ICH9 with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB system memory unbuffered / non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB system memory unbuffered / non-ECC DDR2 1066 /800/667 MHz memory modules 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with CrossFire support (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 3 x PCI slots Southbridge - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) - Supports SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and Multi-Streaming Technology - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)
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Chipset System bus Memory

Expansion slots

Storage
LAN High Definition audio

IEEE 1394 USB

AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo2 Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800 MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 667MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - Memory tuning from 800MHz to 1333MHz for DDR3 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports

Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

Screw holes

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

ASUS Stack Cool 2

The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 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 that critical components generate.

Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

CPU_FAN

KB_USB56

PWR_FAN

ATX12V
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

F_ESATA

LAN1_USB12

USB910

DET_X16_1
PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 PCI3
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power IE1394_2 COM1 USB78 USB1112 BIOS

DET_PCI1

SATA_E2

Intel ICH9

FLOPPY PANEL SATA4 SATA1

JMB363

DET_PCI2

DET_X16_2

SATA 2

ALC883

VIA VT6308P

DET_PCI3

PCIEX1_1

SPDIF_OUT AAFP PRI_EIDE

DET_X1_1

CHASSIS

Super I/O

SB_PWR CHA_FAN1

Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

30.5cm (12.0in)

CHA_FAN2

EATXPWR

Intel P35
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

SPDIF_O12

LGA775
Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Jumper 1.

Layout contents

DDR2 / DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Page 2-14 2-23 2-23 2-23 Page 2-26 Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. IEEE 1394a port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 7. Line In port (light blue) 8. Line Out port (lime) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Microphone port (pink) Side Speaker Out port (gray) USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6
Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) 4. JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E2) 5. Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) System power LED (2-pin PLED) Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) Reset button (2-pin RESET)
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ASUS Q-connector (system panel)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel Core2 Quad / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D/ Pentium 4 processors.
Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

Installing the CPU

To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
P5KC CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SAMSUNG ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA NANYA QIMONDA Qimonda Qimonda Hynix
SS SS DS SS DS DS SS SS DS
M378B6573EZ0-CE7 EBJ51UD8BAFA-8C-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-8C-E NT512C64B88A0NY-25D NT1GC64B8HA0NY-25D IMSH1GU13A1F1C-08E IMSH51U03A1F1C-08D IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5

DIMM support A*

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots as Dual-channel memory configuration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz QVL.
P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability
Size 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CORSAIR CORSAIR Kingston OCZ OCZ SS/ DS DS DS SS DS DS Part No. XMS8505v1.1 / 0616126-12 CM2X1024-8500 KHX9600D2 / 1G 9905316-069.A00LF / 2.3-2.35v OCZ2P10002GK/PC/1G EL Dual CH/PlatinumXTC OCZ2P10002GK/PC/1G EL Dual CH/Gold XTC DIMM support A* B* C*
If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details.
P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability
512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB
KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG
K4T51083QC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package V59C1512804QBF25 HYB18T512160BF-25F HYB18T512800BF25F HYB18T512800BF25F ZCE7K4T51083QC
5 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 N/A 5-5-5 5-5-5 5-5-5 5-5-5
SEC N/A N/A N/A INFINEON N/A N/A SEC

SS DS SS DS SS SS DS SS

KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G HYS64T32000HU-25F-B HYS64T64000HU-25F-B HYS64T128020HU-25F-B M378T6553CZ3-CE7
DIMM support A* B* C*
SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration.

1. 2. 3.

Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

IRQ 14

Interrupt assignments
Priority Standard function System timer Keyboard controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy disk controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 compatible mouse port* Numeric data processor Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel
* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN (L1) SATA (363) PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Azalia A B C D shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared E F G H shared shared shared shared

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.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
Two PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x16 slots.
We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other PCI Express device on the Universal PCI-E slot (black).
Primary PCI Express x16 slot
The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. External SATA port. This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set, install an external Serial ATA hard disk drive and an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive connected to the onboard Serial ATA connector labeled SATA_E2.
The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Setting this item to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. Refer to section 5.4 RAID configurations for details about configuring a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured.
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

Internal connectors

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5KC Floppy disk drive connector
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. Connect the blue connector to the motherboards IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2

Rotation +12V GND

CHA_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation
P5KC Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature.
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
P5KC COM port connector The serial port module is purchased separately.
11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

GND Chassis Signal

+5VSB_MB
CHASSIS P5KC Chassis intrusion connector

(Default)

12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
HD Audio-compliant pin definition
SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND SENSE2_RETUR
Legacy AC 97 audio pin definition

NC NC AGND

Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2
P5KC Analog front panel connector
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboards high-definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC'97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

CAS# Latency [6] Configuration options: [3]~[6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[10 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[10 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[34 DRAM Clocks] TWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] TRFC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks] [30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks] TWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] TRTP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Transaction Booster [Auto] Booster level [0]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears when the Transaction Booster item is enabled. Configuration options: [0] [1]
Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V] [1.1875V] [1.1750V] [1.1625V] [1.1500V] [1.1375V] [1.1250V] [1.1125V] [1.1000V]
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU!
CPU Voltage Reference [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x]
CPU Voltage Damper [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.70V]

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DDR2/DDR3 voltage. The configuration options vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] (For DDR2 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] [2.30V] [2.40V] [2.50V]

Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults

Enter Tab F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [OK] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

ASUS P5KC 4-37

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software support

5.2 5.3 5.4
Installing an operating system.. 5-1 Support CD information... 5-1 Software information... 5-9 Creating a RAID driver disk.. 5-37. RAID configurations.. 5-28
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. Make sure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

Support CD information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Running the Support CD

Place the Support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

Drivers menu

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 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Realtek Audio Driver
Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Installs the Intel Chipset drivers for the Intel chipset. Installs the Realtek ALC883 high definition audio driver and application.
Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver.
JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the JMicron JMB36X RAID controller driver. Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS Update
Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. 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).

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS AI Suite

Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created.
[RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01

Deleting a RAID set

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a set.
sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the
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 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: HDS722516VLSAGB Revert HDD to Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLAGB Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL BE LOST!! ModelARE YOU RAID Level Name Capacity Status SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Y Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal BIOS v0.97 Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside
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. If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the JMB363, you may do so by resetting the disk to non-RAID. You will, however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.
To reset disks to non-RAID:
1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to nonRAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to nonRAID. 3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>.
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD.

A selected HDD shows a

sign before it.
Solving a Mirror conflict
A Mirror conflict occurs when both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration are unplugged from the system in turn, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two is the source drive. This option allows you to set the source drive and rebuild the Mirror drive according to the contents of the source drive. To solve a Mirror conflict: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conflict using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive. 3. The selected HDD shows a Using the <TAB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror configuration.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: HDS722516VLSAGB Revert HDD to Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLAGB Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID BIOS v0.97 Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside
A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding.

RAID Level 1-Mirror

Capacity XXX GB

Status Rebuild 01

Rebuilding. 01%, please wait.
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. To rebuild a Mirror drive:
1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Rebuild Mirror Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
Using the <TAB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror configuration.
Saving the settings and exiting setup
When you have finished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter> to save the current RAID configuration and exit the JMB363 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu.
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Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: Boot your computer. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS.

7. When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk. 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
6. Press any key when the system prompts Press any key to boot from the optical drive.
8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press <Enter>.
Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows

1. Start Windows.

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows: 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive.
5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port.
3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID driver disk.
2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3.
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
To install the RAID driver in Windows XP:
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select JMicron JMB363.
To install the RAID driver in Windows Vista:
2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363.
1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

CPU features

A.2 A.3

Intel EM64T....A-1.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)..A-1 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology..A-3

Intel EM64T

The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel LGA775 processors running on 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. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 64-bit OS.