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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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q Fan 2 - 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3...
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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... connector 2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, 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...
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... connector 2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, 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...
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... environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. the latest technology that aren't. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your system easier and faster. providing great performance for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed ...boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to page 2-13 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to see the critical parts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E 1- Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- ...
... environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. the latest technology that aren't. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your system easier and faster. providing great performance for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Super Memspeed ...boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to page 2-13 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to see the critical parts of DDR2 memory. ASUS P5K-E 1- Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- ...
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CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 ...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 agere CLRTC L-FW3227-100 BIOS USB1112 USB78 Intel® ICH9R PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4...
CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 ...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 agere CLRTC L-FW3227-100 BIOS USB1112 USB78 Intel® ICH9R PRI_EIDE SB_PWR SATA5 SATA6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4...
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..., make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in 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 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin...174; 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 supports DDR2-800 MHz. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data...
..., make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in 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 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin...174; 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 supports DDR2-800 MHz. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data...
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.... 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required 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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
.... 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required 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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
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.... • When using this connector, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 16. ...5 and 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS P5K-E 2-25 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • Before creating...a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. •...
.... • When using this connector, set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 16. ...5 and 6. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS P5K-E 2-25 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • Before creating...a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA ports. •...
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...motherboard support CD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to 5.4.2 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5K-E P5K... 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 2-27 If you can create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the...
...motherboard support CD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to 5.4.2 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5K-E P5K... 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 2-27 If you can create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the...
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...been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE...SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend ... audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. • For a ...
...been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE...SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND P5K-E Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L P5K-E Analog front panel connector • We recommend ... audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. • For a ...
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...Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL P5K-E IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the...The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-...
...Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL P5K-E IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the...The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-...
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..., the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS P5K-E 3- External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to a power outlet that... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
..., the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS P5K-E 3- External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to a power outlet that... all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K-E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5K-E
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...® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5K-E 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and...
...® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5K-E 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and...
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...: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to P5K-E complete the update process. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch...
...: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to P5K-E complete the update process. P5K-E ASUS P5K-E 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch...
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... EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K-E VER: 0123 DATE: 04/17/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
... EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5K-E VER: 0123 DATE: 04/17/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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... latest BIOS file for the extension name. ASUS P5K-E 4- Reading flash ..... Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support...
... latest BIOS file for the extension name. ASUS P5K-E 4- Reading flash ..... Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support...
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...to the USB port. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... Checking for the BIOS file. When found ! ASUS P5K-E 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB...
...to the USB port. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... Checking for the BIOS file. When found ! ASUS P5K-E 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5K-E 4- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 04...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5K-E 4- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 04...
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... type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5K-E 4-11 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 04/12/2007] [1.44M,.../xx/xxxx] Allows you to select the display language for information on the menu screen items and how to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for the BIOS setup screen. Refer to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in...
... type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5K-E 4-11 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Floppy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 04/12/2007] [1.44M,.../xx/xxxx] Allows you to select the display language for information on the menu screen items and how to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for the BIOS setup screen. Refer to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in...
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4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5K-E 4-15 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0123 Build Date : 04/17/07 Processor Type Speed... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P5K-E 4-15 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0123 Build Date : 04/17/07 Processor Type Speed... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.