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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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... - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 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...
... - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2 - Profile - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 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...
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... even when the PC is an on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from profiles to different destinations. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your partners on -board feature, which means...and noise when 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. You can continue running at most. To wake the system and...
... even when the PC is an on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from profiles to different destinations. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your partners on -board feature, which means...and noise when 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. You can continue running at most. To wake the system and...
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...users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fanless Design - Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and .... The purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Heat-...
...users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 1- It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fanless Design - Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and .... The purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Heat-...
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...proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- See page 4-11 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to convert your ...ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your need for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to page 2-13 for a more precise overclocking options to select the language of DDR2 memory. Refer to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
...proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- See page 4-11 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to convert your ...ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your need for 3D graphics and other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to page 2-13 for a more precise overclocking options to select the language of DDR2 memory. Refer to satisfy your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking, 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...
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking, 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...
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...power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 ... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to the chipset behavior...
...power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 ... enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to the chipset behavior...
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... internal frequency. Allows you to change the settings for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance...
... internal frequency. Allows you to change the settings for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance...
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... [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Ratio Control item to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto]...to control the CPU ratio. 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 adjust the ...
... [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Ratio Control item to [Manual]. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP 4-17 FSB Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto]...to control the CPU ratio. 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 adjust the ...
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...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 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Configuration options...40V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may make the system unstable. The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x...
...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 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Configuration options...40V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may make the system unstable. The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x...
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drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.
drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 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. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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
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P5K-E 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: - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™...
P5K-E 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: - Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™...
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... while playing multi-channel network games. See page 5-21 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 Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise...
... while playing multi-channel network games. See page 5-21 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 Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise...
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... generate. Fanless Design - It has the advantages of high power stress. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the ...and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. Doing so may bend ...than other conventional power solutions. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to date. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis ...
... generate. Fanless Design - It has the advantages of high power stress. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the ...and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. Doing so may bend ...than other conventional power solutions. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to date. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis ...
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... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E 1- providing great performance for details. Unlike other memory demanding applications. Refer...
... speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E 1- providing great performance for details. Unlike other memory demanding applications. Refer...
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... settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default... 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, C.P.R.
... settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default... 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, C.P.R.
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...22 Chapter 2: Hardware information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall 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 ...Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ...
...22 Chapter 2: Hardware information To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall 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 ...Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ...
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Allows you to change the settings for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options 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 system...
Allows you to change the settings for the system. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options 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 system...
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... Overclocking item to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-889 MHz] [DDR2-1067 MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K... Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. N.O.S. The values range from 200 to [N.O.S]. The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to 800.
... Overclocking item to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-889 MHz] [DDR2-1067 MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K... Frequency [266] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. N.O.S. The values range from 200 to [N.O.S]. The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to 800.