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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 (CPU...
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 (CPU...
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... increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications...
... increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications...
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...in sleep mode, so users can continue running at most. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is an... it to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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.
...in sleep mode, so users can continue running at most. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is an... it to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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.
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...options for details. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Fanless Design - The purpose of high power stress. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading...quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. It reduces...
...options for details. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Fanless Design - The purpose of high power stress. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading...quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. It reduces...
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... easier and faster. providing great performance 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. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to see the...
... easier and faster. providing great performance 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. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to see the...
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... automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency... at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...
... automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency... at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5K-E P5K-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5K-E P5K-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear...
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...] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically ...boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
...] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically ...boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
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... CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 The values range from 200 to become unstable! Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options:... [6] [7] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. You can also type the ...
... CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 The values range from 200 to become unstable! Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options:... [6] [7] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. You can also type the ...
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...] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] and [N.O.S]. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-19 CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
...] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual] and [N.O.S]. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-19 CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. select an N.O.S.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. select an N.O.S.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
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... to 150MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Memory tuning from 200MHz...
... to 150MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Memory tuning from 200MHz...
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...See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for your needs. 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. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)... voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now talk to different destinations. See page ...
...See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for your needs. 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. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)... voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now talk to different destinations. See page ...
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...from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive ... to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to date. ASUS P5K-E 1- Fanless Design - Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The Heat Pipe design is a fan-less ...
...from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive ... to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to date. ASUS P5K-E 1- Fanless Design - Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The Heat Pipe design is a fan-less ...
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... 4-30 and 5-9 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. ASUS P5K-E 1- See page 4-11 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top...
... 4-30 and 5-9 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. ASUS P5K-E 1- See page 4-11 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top...
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eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction When the system ... you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking.
eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction When the system ... you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking.
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... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5K-E P5K-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position....
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5K-E P5K-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position....
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The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster [...
The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster [...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to the default setting.... bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you to 800. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E 4-17 FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. FSB/CPU External...
Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to the default setting.... bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you to 800. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E 4-17 FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. FSB/CPU External...