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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K SE specifications summary xi Chapter1: 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter2: 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 (CPU...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K SE specifications summary xi Chapter1: 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter2: 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 (CPU...
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... • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your...
... • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your...
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... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the...
... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the...
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Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports up to 8 GB system memory...Memory Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules - P5K SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb...
Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports up to 8 GB system memory...Memory Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules - P5K SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5K SE 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K SE 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5K SE 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K SE 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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...;2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly... supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/...
...;2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly... supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/...
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... Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to...bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to different destinations. ASUS P5K SE 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.
... Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to...bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to different destinations. ASUS P5K SE 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.
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... BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis... BIOS settings. When using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back... or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that...
... BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis... BIOS settings. When using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back... or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that...
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...See page 4-17 to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Simply ... restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 5-26 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB)...
...See page 4-17 to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Simply ... restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 5-26 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB)...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5K SE
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 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5K SE
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...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5K SE ® SB_PWR P5K SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ...
...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5K SE ® SB_PWR P5K SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ...
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... chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes...
... chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes...
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P5K SE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) KB_USB56 PS2_USBPW CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 USB34 LGA775 ESATA LAN1_USB12 AUDIO ATX12V USB78 Intel®... SB_PWR COM1 USBPW9-12 USB1112 BIOS USB910 SATA3 SATA1 CHA_FAN PANEL FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K SE 2-
P5K SE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) KB_USB56 PS2_USBPW CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 USB34 LGA775 ESATA LAN1_USB12 AUDIO ATX12V USB78 Intel®... SB_PWR COM1 USBPW9-12 USB1112 BIOS USB910 SATA3 SATA1 CHA_FAN PANEL FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K SE 2-
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...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad /... to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad /... to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5K SE 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP ... you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you .
... CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5K SE 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP ... you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you .
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... four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K SE 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have...sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to install. • If you buy a CPU ...
... four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K SE 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have...sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to install. • If you buy a CPU ...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2. CPU_FAN P5K SE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2. CPU_FAN P5K SE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!