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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 the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview...viii About this guide ix P5K/EPU 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 ...
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 the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview...viii About this guide ix P5K/EPU 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 ...
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Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz ...
Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ...MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz ...
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... Link - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive...
... Link - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive...
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...P5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU...ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12...
...P5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU...ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12...
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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/EPU
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/EPU
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... cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do...
... cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do...
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...CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU... and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you...CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you have installed the motherboard... to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that ...
...CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU... and fan assembly to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you...CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you have installed the motherboard... to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that ...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! P5K/EPU CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K/EPU CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! P5K/EPU CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K/EPU CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery... boot failure! You must turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumper 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4.
.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery... boot failure! You must turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumper 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4.
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... the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-29 DO NOT forget...port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • ...
... the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-29 DO NOT forget...port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • ...
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... that you use a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ...disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 9. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-31 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. If you want to [AC97]. P5K/EPU AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC...connector. Refer to page 4-25 for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure...
... that you use a PSU with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ...disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 9. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-31 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. If you want to [AC97]. P5K/EPU AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC...connector. Refer to page 4-25 for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure...
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...allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5K/EPU 4-15 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction....return to change the settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ...
...allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5K/EPU 4-15 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction....return to change the settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ...
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... PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V North Bridge Voltage 1.25V~1.41V Yellow 1.80V...are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K/EPU 4-19 • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may need better cooling system...
... PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V North Bridge Voltage 1.25V~1.41V Yellow 1.80V...are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5K/EPU 4-19 • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and North Bridge Voltage to a high level may need better cooling system...
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... [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set PEG Port Control to [Auto] ASUS P5K/EPU 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configure North Bridge features. Enable this item to [Enabled] allows legacy...
... [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set PEG Port Control to [Auto] ASUS P5K/EPU 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [... Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 ASUS C.G.I. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configure North Bridge features. Enable this item to [Enabled] allows legacy...
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... trigger the hardware monitor warning message. If the fan is not connected to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. ASUS P5K/EPU 4-29 Chassis Target Temperature [37°C] CPU fan speed will auto-adjust to reach this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed... only when you to select a fan speed ratio in rotations per minute (RPM). Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not want to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan. Select [Ignored] ...
... trigger the hardware monitor warning message. If the fan is not connected to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. ASUS P5K/EPU 4-29 Chassis Target Temperature [37°C] CPU fan speed will auto-adjust to reach this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed... only when you to select a fan speed ratio in rotations per minute (RPM). Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not want to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan. Select [Ignored] ...
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... not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. With this icon to close or restore ... file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's...
... not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. With this icon to close or restore ... file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5K/EPU 5-11 Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's...
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... move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation...
... move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5K/EPU 5-13 You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation...
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... Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 PCI browser Click to display available information. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+)... before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk...
... Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5K/EPU 5-15 PCI browser Click to display available information. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+)... before the PCI Information item to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk...
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...Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5K/EPU Calibration Settings Energy Saving 5-19 Here are some simple ways to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Power Saving, or shift the gear to the performance setting ...to have AI Gear 3+ automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, click Settings to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ ASUS AI Gear 3+ is a utility designed to set the time for ...
...Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5K/EPU Calibration Settings Energy Saving 5-19 Here are some simple ways to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Power Saving, or shift the gear to the performance setting ...to have AI Gear 3+ automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, click Settings to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ ASUS AI Gear 3+ is a utility designed to set the time for ...