User Manual
Page 3
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K-E 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 Overclockingfeatures 1-7 Chapter 2: 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K-E 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 Overclockingfeatures 1-7 Chapter 2: 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
User Manual
Page 11
ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - com or this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100...un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (...
ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - com or this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100...un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (...
User Manual
Page 17
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! ASUS P5K-E 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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! ASUS P5K-E 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
User Manual
Page 19
... speeds up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS P5K-E 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 2-24, and 2-27... other memory demanding applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage...
... speeds up protection without converting to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS P5K-E 1- The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 2-24, and 2-27... other memory demanding applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of data such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage...
User Manual
Page 21
... chassis fan speeds according to system loading to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5K-E 1- The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading...
... chassis fan speeds according to system loading to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5K-E 1- The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading...
User Manual
Page 26
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
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
User Manual
Page 27
..., ensure that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
..., ensure that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
User Manual
Page 28
... before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your... in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5K-E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it .
... before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your... in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5K-E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it .
User Manual
Page 29
CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 F_ESATA12 USB12 LGA775 ® CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN ...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 ...CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E 2-
CHASSIS 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN_USB34 F_ESATA12 USB12 LGA775 ® CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN ...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 ...CHA_FAN4 PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-E 2-
User Manual
Page 33
... load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K-E P5K-E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle.
... load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K-E P5K-E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with... pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle.
User Manual
Page 35
...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-E 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
User Manual
Page 36
B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2.
B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-E P5K-E CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2.
User Manual
Page 37
ASUS P5K-E 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage 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.
ASUS P5K-E 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage 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.
User Manual
Page 39
...: ® 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. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on...-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5K-E 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the...
...: ® 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. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on...-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5K-E 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the...
User Manual
Page 41
... support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 ••...•• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL ...
... support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 ••...•• • 1024MB SiS DDRII6408-8E N/A SiS DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 •• ASUS P5K-E 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor CRUCIAL ...
User Manual
Page 42
Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as two pairs of Dual- C - P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - CL...
Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as two pairs of Dual- C - P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - CL...
User Manual
Page 43
... The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. ASUS P5K-E 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
... The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. ASUS P5K-E 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
User Manual
Page 45
...shared - - - - shared - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E 2-19 shared - - - - shared - PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 - - 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...usually available for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 shared - - - shared - - SATA controller 2 -
...shared - - - - shared - - - USB controller 6 shared USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - shared - - - E F - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared ASUS P5K-E 2-19 shared - - - - shared - PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 - - 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...usually available for this motherboard A B C D PCI slot 1 shared - - - shared - - SATA controller 2 -
User Manual
Page 47
..., we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the table below for the connector location. 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 2-21 x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with onboard LEDs that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-30...
..., we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the table below for the connector location. 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 2-21 x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with onboard LEDs that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-30...