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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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... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at midboard; PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 1600MHz - 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...
... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at midboard; PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 1600MHz - 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...
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...® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the most powerful CPU in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel... supports DDR2 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. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35...
...® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the most powerful CPU in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel... supports DDR2 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. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35...
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See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Dual RAID solution The Intel® P35 chipset incorporates five Serial...functions. See pages 2-24 to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to 2-27 for details. See page 2-...23 for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage...
See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Dual RAID solution The Intel® P35 chipset incorporates five Serial...functions. See pages 2-24 to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to 2-27 for details. See page 2-...23 for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage...
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... hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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 overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
... hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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 overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
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... 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-25 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear Speaker Out port (black) 7. Wireless LAN port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Line Out port (lime) 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 14. External SATA port 1/2 15. Optical S/PDIF Out...
... 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-25 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear Speaker Out port (black) 7. Wireless LAN port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Line Out port (lime) 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 14. External SATA port 1/2 15. Optical S/PDIF Out...
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... shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you install a VGA card on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network...
... shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you install a VGA card on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network...
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... gets the best performance but 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 type of 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 See page 2-30 for details. Refer to increase...
... gets the best performance but 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 type of 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 See page 2-30 for details. Refer to increase...
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... 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 ...boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0... 97 front panel audio module to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is recommended...
... 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 ...boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0... 97 front panel audio module to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is recommended...
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... Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Refer to the default setting. If this item is auto-detected...149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to the system bus and PCI bus. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 Use the and keys to 800. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two items only appear...
... Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Refer to the default setting. If this item is auto-detected...149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to the system bus and PCI bus. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 Use the and keys to 800. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two items only appear...
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Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. To install the graphics cards: 1. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. To install the graphics cards: 1. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4.
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4.
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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K-E 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 Overclockingfeatures 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 ...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 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 Overclockingfeatures 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 ...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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... ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 1600MHz - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS ...) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ...
... ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 1600MHz - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS ...) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS ...
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...line with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This is one of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel... is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access...
...line with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This is one of dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel... is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access...
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...other entertainment contents to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to external devices. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 ...for details. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS P5K-E 1- See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to ten times ...
...other entertainment contents to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to external devices. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 ...for details. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS P5K-E 1- See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to ten times ...
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... 1: Product Introduction Precision Tweaker This feature 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
... 1: Product Introduction Precision Tweaker This feature 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
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... CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. Wireless LAN Activity LED 11. External SATA port 1/2 15. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. Microphone port (pink) 12. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 17. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
... CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. Wireless LAN Activity LED 11. External SATA port 1/2 15. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 16. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. Microphone port (pink) 12. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 17. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
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... install any other cards that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI Express device on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that comply with the...
... install any other cards that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI Express device on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that comply with the...
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... x16 cards only. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of the LEDs. 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 2-21 x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. The AI Slot Detector lights up when the PCIE...
... x16 cards only. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of the LEDs. 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 2-21 x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. The AI Slot Detector lights up when the PCIE...