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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K PRO 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 1-6 Chapter 2: 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K PRO 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 1-6 Chapter 2: 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the...to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. viii
... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the...to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. viii
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.... 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have 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 standard... package. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this...
.... 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have 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 standard... package. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this...
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...out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Refer to DDR2 1066MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 (blue..., Multi-streaming technologies - Supports RAID 0,1,5 and 10 Marvell® 88SE6102 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus. P5K PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme /...
...out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Refer to DDR2 1066MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 (blue..., Multi-streaming technologies - Supports RAID 0,1,5 and 10 Marvell® 88SE6102 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus. P5K PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme /...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K PRO 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...
... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K PRO 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...
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...x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports �th��e��la��t�e�s�t��In��t�e�l® ...65533;s���i�n��th�e� LGA775 package. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to support 8GB of DDR2 memory. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- providing...
...x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports �th��e��la��t�e�s�t��In��t�e�l® ...65533;s���i�n��th�e� LGA775 package. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to support 8GB of DDR2 memory. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- providing...
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... speeds up to different destinations. You can now talk to your PC! ASUS P5K PRO 1- See pages 2-24 and 2-32 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to analog format and ...of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.It allows...
... speeds up to different destinations. You can now talk to your PC! ASUS P5K PRO 1- See pages 2-24 and 2-32 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to analog format and ...of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.It allows...
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...audio stream while recording. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS P5K PRO 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...static electricity damage and shields it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
...audio stream while recording. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS P5K PRO 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...static electricity damage and shields it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
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... Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and...overclocking configuration. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the...
... Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and...overclocking configuration. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the...
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Chapter 2: 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.
Chapter 2: 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.
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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 PRO
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 PRO
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... or plugging in soft‑off mode. P5K PRO ® P5K PRO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K PRO 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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...
... or plugging in soft‑off mode. P5K PRO ® P5K PRO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K PRO 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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...
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... (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage...
... (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage...
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ASUS P5K PRO 2- P5K PRO 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) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN CD AAFP EATXPWR Intel...
ASUS P5K PRO 2- P5K PRO 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) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN CD AAFP EATXPWR Intel...
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...of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 /Core™...® D / Pentium® 4 Processors • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect...
...of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 /Core™...® D / Pentium® 4 Processors • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect...
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ASUS P5K PRO 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To ... (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5K PRO USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ® P5K PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.
ASUS P5K PRO 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To ... (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5K PRO USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ® P5K PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.
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...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...