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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
ASUS Stylish features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features

Rear panel connectors

Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cable I/O Shield User's manual 3 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
BIOS features Manageability Accessories

Support CD contents

Form factor
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product introduction

Chapter summary

1.2 1.3

Welcome!.... 1-1 Package contents... 1-1. Special features... 1-2.

ASUS P5KC

Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS P5KC motherboard! 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.

This chipset officially supports DDR3 1066/800. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Refer to the table below for details. 1333 1200

FSB DDR

This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2-1066 MHz. See the table below. FSB DDR2 1066* 1066* 800 667
*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.

Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered nonECC DDR2 / DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations (DDR2)
Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Sockets DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_A2 Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 Populated
Recommended Memory Configurations (DDR3)
Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DDR3_DIMM_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_DIMM_B1 Populated Populated
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.
For DDR2 DIMMs: For DDR2 DIMMs, due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.
If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.

RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXP4 GND
GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND
GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND
GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND

P5KC SATA connectors

P5B SATA Connectors
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector SATA 1/2 SATA 3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk
Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.

right angle side

RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXN4
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND
GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E2) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD, install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to this connector and an external Serial ATA drive to the external SATA port.
The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by default. Setting this item to [RAID] allows you to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section 5.4.3 JMicron RAID Configuration for details. Setting this item to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
P5KC SATA connector Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST.
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor.
Step3. Front panel functions are enabled.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Starting up for the first time.. 3-1 Turning off the computer... 3-2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Starting up for the first time
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor Be sure that all switches are off.
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

AMI BIOS beep codes

BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

Turning off the computer

Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows XP or later version: 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
If you are using Windows Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details.
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

4.2 4.3 4.4
Managing and updating your BIOS.. 4-1 BIOS setup program... 4-9 Main menu... 4-12 Power menu... 4-26 Boot menu... 4-30 Exit menu... 4-37 Tools menu.... 4-35 Advanced menu... 4-16

4.5 4.6 4.8 4.7

Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 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 CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear when this item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller item. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI handoff feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [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]

CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Auto MANUAL Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40 GHz Frequency :1.20GHz FSB Speed :800 MHz Cache L1 :32 KB Cache L2 :512 KB CPUID :660 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:12, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :6 CPU Ratio Control Ratio CMOS Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit PECI Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM)Tech. [Auto] [14] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual].
Ratio CMOS Setting: [14] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CMOS ratio values.

PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS C.G.I Function [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Cross Graphics Impeller function. Configuratiton options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
OnBoard Devices Configuration
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller
Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Controller Mode Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [3F8/IRQ4]
High Definition Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio. The following item appears only when you enable this item. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
Controller Mode [IDE] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] [AHCI]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.

3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

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]
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Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile

+Enter F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit

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. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: PMC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE: 04/27/07 A: B: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
[B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

ASUS O.C. Profile

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status O.C. Profile 2 Status Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit :Not Installed :Not Installed Save to Profile 1

Save to Profle 1/2

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.
Load from Profile 1/2 Start O.C. Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file. Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility.
ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.05 Current CMOS BOARD: P5KC VER: 0116 DATE: 04/27/07 A: B: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
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! Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
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.

Using PC Probe II

Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle.
Click to close the Preference panel

Button

Function
Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window
Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window
Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application
Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
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.

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 computers desktop.
Small display Large display
Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently.
Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window.
You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
Click to increase value Click to decrease value
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Before creating a RAID set
Prepare the following items: 1. 2. 3. Two SATA HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity.
A write-enabled floppy disk for Windows XP or a floppy disk/USB device for Windows Vista. Microsoft Windows OS installation disk (Windows XP/Vista) Motherboard support CD with JMB363 driver
Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set: 1. Install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive and an external Serial ATA hard disk drive on your system.
Install the internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to the SATA connector labeled SATA_E2.
Set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Controller Mode Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [3F8/IRQ4]
Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows OS installation. See 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.
Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to set up your RAID configuration.
Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility
1. 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 HDD1 : HDS722516DLAGB Non-RAID 164 GB Non-RAID
Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility.
The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears.
Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0:HDS722516VLSAGB Non-RAID HDD1:HDS722516DLAGB Non-RAID
TAB]-Switch Window []-Select Item

[ENTER]-Action

[ESC]-Exit

Creating a RAID set

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
[Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.

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.

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item HyperThreading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. Restart the computer. Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability

512MB 512MB 1024MB

Vendor

ELPIDA Qimonda Qimonda

Chip No.
J5308BASE-DG-E IDSH51-03A1F1C-13H IDSH51-03A1F1C-13H

Chip Brand

ELPIDA QIMONDA QIMONDA

SS/ DS

SS SS DS

Part No.

EBJ51UD8BAFA-DG-E IMSH51U03A1F1C-13H IMSH1GU13A1F1C-13H

DIMM support A* B*

P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability
Size 1024MB 512MB 512MB Vendor Qimonda NANYA SAMSUNG Chip No. IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F NT5CB64M8AN-BE K4B510846E-ZCG8 CL N/A N/A 8 Chip Brand QIMONDA NANYA SAMSUNG SS/ DS DS SS SS Part No. IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F NT512C64B88A0NY-BF M378B6573EZ0-CG8 DIMM support A* B*
P5KC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800 MHz capability
512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 2048MB
SAMSUNG ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA NANYA Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Hynix
K4B510846E-ZCE7 J5308BASE-AC-E J5308BASE-AC-E NT5CB64M8AN-25D NT5CB64M8AN-25D IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E IDSH51-03A1F1C-08D IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S5
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.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800 MHz QVL.

ASUS P5KC