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... 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! 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
... 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! 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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... and saves. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to 2-27 for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Dual RAID solution The Intel® P35 ...specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications....
... and saves. Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to 2-27 for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See pages 2-24, and 2-27 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Dual RAID solution The Intel® P35 ...specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications....
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...Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. 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 15°C (...power stress. See page 4-29 and 5-23 for users to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from suffering the risk of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board...
...Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. 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 15°C (...power stress. See page 4-29 and 5-23 for users to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by existing airflow from suffering the risk of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board...
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... screen. See page 4-11 for details. Refer to page 2-13 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot...Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 4-30 and 5-9 for details. providing great performance for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS...
... screen. See page 4-11 for details. Refer to page 2-13 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot...Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 4-30 and 5-9 for details. providing great performance for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS...
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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
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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... settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location...
... settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location...
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...-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... PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-
...-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... PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-
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... sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
... sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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... includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed...
... includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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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 chipset officially ... BIOS to DDR21066 MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR...
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 chipset officially ... BIOS to DDR21066 MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR...
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P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON KINGSTON CORSAIR CORSAIR ...-8E1K •• • 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 BL12864AA1005 BL6464AA1005 KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • ...
P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL CRUCIAL KINGSTON KINGSTON CORSAIR CORSAIR ...-8E1K •• • 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 BL12864AA1005 BL6464AA1005 KHX8500D2K2/1GN KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • ...
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... pressing the 1 retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 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 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM...
... pressing the 1 retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 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 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM...
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...USB controller 5 - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 shared - shared - - - - shared - - shared - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 9 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 10...
...USB controller 5 - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-19 shared - shared - - - - shared - - shared - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 9 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 10...
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... PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the location of the LEDs. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-21 See page 2-30 for Universal PCI Express operating speed PCI Express slot Auto Automatically optimizes performance and functionality according...
... PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for the location of the LEDs. P5K-E P5K-E Slot Detector ® DET_X1_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_1 DET_PCI1 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-21 See page 2-30 for Universal PCI Express operating speed PCI Express slot Auto Automatically optimizes performance and functionality according...
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...). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-23 Line In port (light blue).
...). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-23 Line In port (light blue).
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... creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the motherboard support CD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to [AHCI]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-25 See section 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual...
... creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the motherboard support CD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to [AHCI]. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-25 See section 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual...
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3 SATA4 SATA6 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-27 PIN 1 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives...for details. • Before creating a RAID set to PIN 1. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. ® ® P5K-E P5K-E IDE connector PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 4.3.6...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3 SATA4 SATA6 ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-27 PIN 1 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives...for details. • Before creating a RAID set to PIN 1. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to [RAID]. ® ® P5K-E P5K-E IDE connector PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 4.3.6...
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... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ P5K-E PIN 1 IE1394_2 P5K-E IEEE 1394a connector GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE...cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are...
... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ P5K-E PIN 1 IE1394_2 P5K-E IEEE 1394a connector GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- The USB module cable is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE...cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 12) These connectors are...
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...the EATX12V connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB (Default) Chassis Signal GND ® P5K-E P5K-E Chassis intrusion connector 8. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one orientation. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-31 7. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "...Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5K-E P5K-E ATX power connectors GND GND GND ...
...the EATX12V connector. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB (Default) Chassis Signal GND ® P5K-E P5K-E Chassis intrusion connector 8. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one orientation. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 2-31 7. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "...Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5K-E P5K-E ATX power connectors GND GND GND ...