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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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... 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat...
... 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5K-E/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® FW322 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat...
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See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 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. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. See page...power consumption at minimum power and noise when you to choose from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC! WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from profiles to the Internet, access and share printers, and...
See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. 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. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. See page...power consumption at minimum power and noise when you to choose from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC! WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from profiles to the Internet, access and share printers, and...
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... circuit board (PCB) to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems... 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 dissipate heat these critical components generate.
... circuit board (PCB) to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems... 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 dissipate heat these critical components generate.
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... allows you configure your choice from the available options. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. providing great performance for a more precise overclocking options to satisfy your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you...
... allows you configure your choice from the available options. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details. providing great performance for a more precise overclocking options to satisfy your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you...
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... the need to achieve maximum system performance. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU... 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 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...
... the need to achieve maximum system performance. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU... 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 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...
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... the battery. 5. 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Keep the cap...time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...
... the battery. 5. 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Keep the cap...time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...
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...settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Main Advanced Power JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration...Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices.
...settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Main Advanced Power JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration...Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. Refer to 800. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU ...item to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options: [6] [7] The following two items only appear when you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. Refer to 800. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU ...item to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options: [6] [7] The following two items only appear when you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR...
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The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to select the CPU VCore voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU...] [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 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.45V] [2.50V] [2.55V] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to select the CPU VCore voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU...] [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 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.45V] [2.50V] [2.55V] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
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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. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS AI 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. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window.
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...- ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS...
...- ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS...
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...20 for details. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your needs. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can use Skype from ...headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 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 can now talk to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy ...
...20 for details. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your needs. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can use Skype from ...headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 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 can now talk to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy ...
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..., it can be carried away by existing airflow from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of high power stress. The purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when ... current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5K-E 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat...
..., it can be carried away by existing airflow from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of high power stress. The purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when ... current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5K-E 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat...
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...language of your need for a more precise overclocking options to see the critical parts of booting the BIOS. 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. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your screen. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- ASUS P5K...
...language of your need for a more precise overclocking options to see the critical parts of booting the BIOS. 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. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your screen. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- ASUS P5K...
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... 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, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
... 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, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system... chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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... and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumper 1. The onboard button cell battery ...
... and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumper 1. The onboard button cell battery ...
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... 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... higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices...
... 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... higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the CPU and other system devices...
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The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to control the CPU ratio. Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to [N.O.S]. FSB Frequency [266]... set the Ai Overclocking item to set the DDR operating frequency. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to 800. Use the and keys to become unstable! N.O.S. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E 4-17 Configuration...
The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to control the CPU ratio. Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Allows you to [N.O.S]. FSB Frequency [266]... set the Ai Overclocking item to set the DDR operating frequency. The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to 800. Use the and keys to become unstable! N.O.S. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E 4-17 Configuration...