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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 ...expansion card 2-18 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 iii
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 ...expansion card 2-18 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-18 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 iii
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... supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless...
... supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless...
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... (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere...
... (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere...
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...memory that significantly optimizes the use of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel...The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth 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 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core processor is excellent for details. 1- Chapter 1: ...
...memory that significantly optimizes the use of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel...The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth 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 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core processor is excellent for details. 1- Chapter 1: ...
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... for 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF...early future and is ideal for details. See pages 2-24 to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to external devices. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. Native...
... for 3D graphics and other entertainment contents to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF...early future and is ideal for details. See pages 2-24 to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to external devices. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. Native...
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... PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you configure your system easier and faster. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- When using ASUS PC ... a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to satisfy your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for speed. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 2-13 for details....
... PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you configure your system easier and faster. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- When using ASUS PC ... a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to satisfy your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for speed. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to page 2-13 for details....
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... need to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. 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 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
... need to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. 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 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
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... In port (light blue) 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. External SATA port 1/2 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port 17. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. IEEE 1394a port 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 Page 2-13 2-20 2-20 2-20 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23...
... In port (light blue) 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. External SATA port 1/2 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port 17. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. IEEE 1394a port 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 Page 2-13 2-20 2-20 2-20 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23...
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..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the...
..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the...
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...PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 - - shared shared - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 9 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...
...PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 - - shared shared - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 9 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...
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... shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other PCI Express device on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
... shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other PCI Express device on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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... [fast] User gets the best performance but this slot. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-21 Refer to this mode disables the PCI Express x1 slot x2 mode [compatible] Always runs at PCI Express x2 speed • Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on the right for the...
... [fast] User gets the best performance but this slot. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-21 Refer to this mode disables the PCI Express x1 slot x2 mode [compatible] Always runs at PCI Express x2 speed • Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on the right for the...
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...-us for details. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX... ® SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect... supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Refer to page 4-24 for details. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
...-us for details. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX... ® SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect... supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Refer to page 4-24 for details. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information The...
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...889 MHz] [DDR2-1067 MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 N.O.S. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set the CPU Ratio Control item to become unstable! Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration... to set the DDR operating frequency. FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to the default setting.
...889 MHz] [DDR2-1067 MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 N.O.S. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set the CPU Ratio Control item to become unstable! Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration... to set the DDR operating frequency. FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to the default setting.
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... Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-23 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the... remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Setting this option only when you to...
... Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-23 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the... remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Setting this option only when you to...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When set to malfunction. Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices... operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [NO] When set to [YES] and if you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [NO] [YES] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Wireless LAN [Enabled] Configuration options...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When set to malfunction. Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices... operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [NO] When set to [YES] and if you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [NO] [YES] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Wireless LAN [Enabled] Configuration options...
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...] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to wake up the computer when the external...PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to generate a wake event. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
...] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to wake up the computer when the external...PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to generate a wake event. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
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...tab lists all logical drives. The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display available information. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage...Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents...
...tab lists all logical drives. The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display available information. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage...Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents...
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5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
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... JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-43 Use the arrow keys to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name Capacity ... 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Creating a RAID set 1. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD...
... JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-43 Use the arrow keys to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name Capacity ... 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Creating a RAID set 1. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD...