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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / .../ ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - 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 Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2...
P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / .../ ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - 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 Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2...
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... Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - one at midboard; Profile - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB...
... Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - one at midboard; Profile - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB...
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xiii P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4...SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
xiii P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4...SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
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... 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! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable...
... 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! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable...
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While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of add-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed ... have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to enhance hard disk performance ...
While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of add-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed ... have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to enhance hard disk performance ...
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Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. You can now talk to your PC, enabling it to...AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can use Skype from profiles to suit your PC! See page 5-20 for details. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to...
Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. You can now talk to your PC, enabling it to...AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can use Skype from profiles to suit your PC! See page 5-20 for details. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to...
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... cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. Doing so ...design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. It has the... keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1-
... cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. Doing so ...design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. It has the... keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1-
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...on the power. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your need for speed. Refer to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- providing great performance for details. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to page 2-13 for 3D...technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to set up without entering the operating system. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance ...
...on the power. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your need for speed. Refer to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- providing great performance for details. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to page 2-13 for 3D...technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to set up without entering the operating system. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance ...
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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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... component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
... component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
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...-pin 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... PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-
...-pin 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... PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-
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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. To prevent damage 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...
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. To prevent damage 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...
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... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-E P5K-E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2... DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to [DDR2-1066MHz]. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-E P5K-E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2... DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to [DDR2-1066MHz]. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 ...
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P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON KINGSTON CORSAIR CORSAIR CL SS/ DS 5-5-5...-8E1K •• • 512MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS SS SLX264M8-JGE-3 •• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. BL12864AA1005 BL6464AA1005 KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • ...
P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON KINGSTON CORSAIR CORSAIR CL SS/ DS 5-5-5...-8E1K •• • 512MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS SS SLX264M8-JGE-3 •• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. BL12864AA1005 BL6464AA1005 KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • ...
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... one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB...
... one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a ...
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a ...