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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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... - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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 ...supports up to www.asus. Software Access Point mode - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - Refer to DDR2 800MHz. Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU ...
... - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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 ...supports up to www.asus. Software Access Point mode - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - Refer to DDR2 800MHz. Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU ...
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...: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Nap - 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...
...: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Nap - 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...
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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 USB ports 1... 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...
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 USB ports 1... 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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... 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! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x ... cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
... 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! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x ... cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you...
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... up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 2‑13 for details. See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. See page 2-25 for details. ... provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 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 peripherals & other PC portable...
... up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 2‑13 for details. See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for details. See page 2-25 for details. ... provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 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 peripherals & other PC portable...
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... details. See page 5-21 for tradition long distance telephone service. 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 can provide these functions even when the PC is an on the headphone while...
... details. See page 5-21 for tradition long distance telephone service. 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 can provide these functions even when the PC is an on the headphone while...
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...the printed circuit board (PCB) to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Fanless Design - Fanless Design... transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to generate less heat (at least...
...the printed circuit board (PCB) to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Fanless Design - Fanless Design... transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to generate less heat (at least...
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... eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- Refer to set up without entering the operating system. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can find out if they switch on your choice from the available options. AI NOS™ (Non-...AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to page 2-13 for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI ...
... eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- Refer to set up without entering the operating system. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can find out if they switch on your choice from the available options. AI NOS™ (Non-...AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to page 2-13 for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI ...
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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
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..., or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 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 green LED lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...
..., or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 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 green LED lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...
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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 (...-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...
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 (...-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...
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To prevent damage 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 is 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...
To prevent damage 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 is 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...
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... fan assembly such 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- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
... fan assembly such 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- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance...
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A A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
A A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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...MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. See the table below. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. FSB 1333 1333 1333...a DDR DIMM socket. 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... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13
...MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. See the table below. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. FSB 1333 1333 1333...a DDR DIMM socket. 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... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13
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... KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support 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 •• • 1024MB...; • 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
... KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support 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 •• • 1024MB...; • 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
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... configuration. channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. C - B - CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No...
... configuration. channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. C - B - CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No...
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... a DIMM: 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
... a DIMM: 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...