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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. E3501 Second Edition V2 October 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. E3501 Second Edition V2 October 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL...
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... - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket...
... - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket...
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P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 ...BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24...
P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 ...BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24...
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...and 2-24 for details. See page 5-20 for details. To wake the system and return to suit your PC! WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your partners on -board feature, which means that simultaneously sends different audio ...you are temporarily away. 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. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. The onboard 8-channel HD ...
...and 2-24 for details. See page 5-20 for details. To wake the system and return to suit your PC! WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your partners on -board feature, which means that simultaneously sends different audio ...you are temporarily away. 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. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. The onboard 8-channel HD ...
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..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
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For WiFi-AP Edition Only: Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel ...
For WiFi-AP Edition Only: Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel ...
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... the Create Volume item is 128 KB. This warning message appears. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. WARNING: ALL ... RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. The default stripe size is highlighted. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-37 Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or...
... the Create Volume item is 128 KB. This warning message appears. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. WARNING: ALL ... RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. The default stripe size is highlighted. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-37 Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or...
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... [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in the RAID volume capacity that can be used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Enter a name for the RAID 10 array, then press . Key in length that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted....maximum allowed capacity. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to uniquely identify the RAID volume. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-39 The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select RAID 10(RAID0+1), then press . 4. From the utility main menu, select...
... [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in the RAID volume capacity that can be used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Enter a name for the RAID 10 array, then press . Key in length that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted....maximum allowed capacity. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to uniquely identify the RAID volume. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-39 The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to select RAID 10(RAID0+1), then press . 4. From the utility main menu, select...
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... stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to the Create Volume menu. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-41
... stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to the Create Volume menu. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 5-41
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... installation procedures in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard • ...® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports...
... installation procedures in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard • ...® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports...
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To install the graphics cards: 1. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card.
To install the graphics cards: 1. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Make sure that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card.
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... continue from the installation window that came with your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Click Next to install the device drivers. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Click Cancel. 3. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards... displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit...
... continue from the installation window that came with your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Click Next to install the device drivers. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 6- Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Click Cancel. 3. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Windows® auto-detects the CrossFire™ graphics cards... displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit...
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... comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support ... more information on the EIST feature. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1.
... comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support ... more information on the EIST feature. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1.
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...such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ...means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ...BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING...
...such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ...means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE ...BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING...
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P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® ...D / Pentium® 4 Processors Supports FSB 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus...
P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® ...D / Pentium® 4 Processors Supports FSB 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus...
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xiii P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1...SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
xiii P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1...SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
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... when the PC is an on-board feature, which means that simultaneously sends different audio streams to choose from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your needs. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. AI ...running at most. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for tradition long distance telephone service. 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.
... when the PC is an on-board feature, which means that simultaneously sends different audio streams to choose from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your needs. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. AI ...running at most. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for tradition long distance telephone service. 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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... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does...
... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does...
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For WiFi-AP Edition Only: Refer to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. Refer to the External SATA port 1 and 2. These port connect to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail configuration and settings. 9. Wireless LAN Activity LED. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
For WiFi-AP Edition Only: Refer to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. Refer to the External SATA port 1 and 2. These port connect to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail configuration and settings. 9. Wireless LAN Activity LED. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
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... LOST. ASUS P5K-E 5-33 The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. The...
... LOST. ASUS P5K-E 5-33 The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want , then press . Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. The...