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... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
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... pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. See pages 2-24 to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other PC portable devices...
... pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. See pages 2-24 to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other PC portable devices...
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... adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. It has the advantages of critical heat generating components. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The... and efficient operation. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself.
... adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. It has the advantages of critical heat generating components. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The... and efficient operation. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself.
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...latest technology that aren't. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can easily see which drivers are installed successfully via...critical parts of DDR2 memory. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed....
...latest technology that aren't. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can easily see which drivers are installed successfully via...critical parts of DDR2 memory. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed....
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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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.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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-
.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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-
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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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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 and the load lever is on your thumb (A), ... retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face...
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 and the load lever is on your thumb (A), ... retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face...
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Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow ...
Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow ...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 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 DDR2-800 MHz. See the table below. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively...
... set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 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 DDR2-800 MHz. See the table below. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively...
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... A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 ... SLX264M8-JGE-3 •• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-15 P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON ...
... A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 ... SLX264M8-JGE-3 •• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-15 P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON ...
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... flips out with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
... flips out with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
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...) PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 - shared - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA 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 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 10...
...) PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 - shared - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA 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 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 10...
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... graphics cards installed on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the connector location. 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 better thermal environment. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports...
... graphics cards installed on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the connector location. 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 better thermal environment. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports...
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... port LED indications. 4. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port...
... port LED indications. 4. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port...
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... a RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [RAID]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-25 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the...
... a RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [RAID]. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-25 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the...
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... in the motherboard support CD. ® ® P5K-E P5K-E IDE connector PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon...P5K-E P5K-E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3 SATA4 SATA6 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
... in the motherboard support CD. ® ® P5K-E P5K-E IDE connector PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon...P5K-E P5K-E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3 SATA4 SATA6 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
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... these connectors. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-29 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB... cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB...
... these connectors. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-29 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB... cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB...
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ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5K-E P5K-E ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 ..., the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB (Default) Chassis Signal GND ® P5K-E P5K-E Chassis intrusion connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for the EATX12V connector. Connect one orientation. Remove the jumper caps...
ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-31 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5K-E P5K-E ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 ..., the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB (Default) Chassis Signal GND ® P5K-E P5K-E Chassis intrusion connector 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for the EATX12V connector. Connect one orientation. Remove the jumper caps...