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Asus P5K DELUXE User Manual

Asus P5K DELUXE
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Motherboard
P5K Deluxe/WiFi-AP

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Asus P5K DELUXE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAsus
ModelP5K DELUXE
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Welcome message and overview of the motherboard package contents.

1.2 Package contents

Details the items included in the motherboard package for verification.

1.3 Special features

Highlights key technologies and features of the ASUS P5K Deluxe motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Important precautions and guidelines before installing motherboard components.

2.2 Motherboard overview

Provides a general layout and description of the motherboard components.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and steps for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

2.4 System memory

Details on system memory installation, configurations, and specifications.

2.5 Expansion slots

Describes different expansion slots like PCI and PCI Express and their usage.

2.6 Jumper

Information about the Clear RTC RAM jumper and its function.

2.7 Connectors

Detailed description of rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time

Step-by-step guide for the initial power-on and system startup process.

3.2 Turning off the computer

Instructions on how to properly shut down the computer using OS or power switch.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Explains utilities for managing and updating the motherboard's BIOS.

4.2 BIOS setup program

Guide to navigating and configuring system settings through the BIOS setup utility.

4.3 Main menu

Overview of the basic system information displayed on the Main BIOS menu.

4.4 Advanced menu

Covers advanced settings for CPU and system devices configurable via BIOS.

4.5 Power menu

Details on Advanced Power Management (APM) settings within the BIOS.

4.6 Boot menu

Configuration options for system boot sequence and related settings.

4.7 Tools menu

Information on special function tools available within the BIOS setup.

4.8 Exit menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, and loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system

Guidelines for installing Windows XP/Vista OS and necessary updates.

5.2 Support DVD information

Overview of drivers, applications, and utilities available on the motherboard support DVD.

5.3 Software information

Details on specific software applications included on the support DVD.

5.4 RAID configurations

Explains RAID configurations supported by the motherboard, including RAID 0 and RAID 1.

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Instructions on creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support

6.1 Overview

Introduction to ATI CrossFire technology and system requirements for multi-GPU setups.

6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for installing Master and Slave graphics cards for CrossFire.

6.3 Software information

Information on installing device drivers and using the Catalyst Control Center.

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T

Details on Intel EM64T feature and its compatibility with operating systems.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Information on Intel EIST for dynamic CPU frequency adjustment and system requirements.

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Explanation of Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and its usage requirements.

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