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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 1: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 1: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables... from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully ...
... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables... from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully ...
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This ...chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This ...chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
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...motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Software Access Point mode - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP... Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 ...
...motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Software Access Point mode - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP... Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E/WiFi-AP motherboard! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E/WiFi-AP motherboard! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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...system performance. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances.... This new feature optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment.
...system performance. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances.... This new feature optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment.
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...P35 chipset incorporates five Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to external devices. See page 2-25 for... To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for handling large amounts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1-
...P35 chipset incorporates five Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to external devices. See page 2-25 for... To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for handling large amounts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1-
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...Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan...at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It has the advantages of high power stress. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. It reduces input ripple current...
...Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan...at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It has the advantages of high power stress. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. It reduces input ripple current...
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...allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from multi-channels allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and ... easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
...allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from multi-channels allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and ... easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
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...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at... and clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at... and clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information 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. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP
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... off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5K-E P5K-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED...
... off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5K-E P5K-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED...
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...part of the chassis P5K-E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it ...the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge...
...part of the chassis P5K-E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it ...the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 F_ESATA12 USB12 LGA775 ® CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 88E8056 USB910 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 DET_X16_1 P5K-E PCIEX16_1 AD1988B DET_PCI1 CD DET_PCI2 PCI1 PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 IE1394_2 Intel® P35 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 F_ESATA12 USB12 LGA775 ® CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ...module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 88E8056 USB910 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 DET_X16_1 P5K-E PCIEX16_1 AD1988B DET_PCI1 CD DET_PCI2 PCI1 PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 SPDIF_OUT AAFP COM1 PCIEX16_2 PCI3 IE1394_2 Intel® P35 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...
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...information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap 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 a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2/ Pentium®... PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
...information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap 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 a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2/ Pentium®... PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
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Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever ... PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K-E P5K-E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.
Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever ... PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K-E P5K-E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.
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... triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...