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Digital-Daily : Motherboard Reviews : asus_p5k_deluxe_wifi

ASUS P5K Deluxe WiFi (Intel P35)

ASUS P5K Deluxe WiFi (Intel P35)
Author: Aleksandr Mitrofanov
Date: 23.07.2007

BIOS

The BIOS of ASUS P5K is based on the AMI BIOS version, and its capacity is 16 Mbit (!), although the firmware itself is 8 Mbit.

All the memory settings are gathered in the overclocking tools section:

There is also a parameter that affects the performance - setting the memory operating frequency.

The choice of available frequencies is in direct dependence of the selected Strap:

In our view, selection of memory frequencies on ASUS motherboards of the previous generation has been made more convenient: the user was offered all whatever settings as a list.

There is one more parameter that affects the memory subsystem performance - "Command Rate":

In fact, the current BIOS version imposes certain limitations upon its use. In particular, in the synchronous mode the overclocked system does not run stably (in other words, the overclocking capability degrades).

Now move on to the section to do with the system monitoring.

The board displays the current temperatures for the CPU and the system, rotational speeds of the four (of five) fans, as well as the voltage levels. Besides, the coolers plugged in to CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1-3 can vary the rotational speeds depending on the temperature of the CPU and the system. For the processor cooler, there is a separate kit of Q-FAN 2 settings, and for the coolers plugged in to CHA_FAN1 - CHA_FAN3 there is one kit of common settings.

The monitoring parameters can be tracked with either AI Suite (for the basic set of parameters) or with PC Probe II (extended set).

The BIOS version can be updated in a number of ways. First, make use of the AFUDOS (DOS) and ASUS Update (Windows) utilities, and in the latter case the POST image can be recorded into the BIOS (for that, there is the MyLogo 3 feature). Secondly, the user can resort to the EZ Flash 2 utility integrated into the BIOS. The file with a new firmware can be located not only on a regular 3" floppy but also on a hard disk or a USB flash drive.

Finally, the board offers support for the CrashFree BIOS 3 (restoring the damaged BIOS firmware with a CD or a flash disk).

During the tests, we found a couple of flaws in the software. In particular, EZ Flash 2 did not display the list of accessible disks. We found other flaws in the ASUS Update, - namely, in the My Logo feature.

Traditionally for motherboards made by ASUS, the BIOS supports display of the settings in multiple languages (Multilanguages BIOS).

The BIOS also gives access to tuning all the features of modern processors:

In conclusion, we note the OC Profile technology which allows saving all the BIOS settings into memory and loading them on demand. ASUS P5K Deluxe WiFi supports two independent profiles:

Content:

  • Page 1 - Specifications
  • Page 2 - Layout
  • Page 3 - Expansion options
  • Page 4 - BIOS, system monitoring
  • Page 5 - Overclocking and stability
  • Page 6 - Performance and conclusions




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