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... 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... 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 CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 ...Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.7.3 Ai Net 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information...
... 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 ...Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.7.3 Ai Net 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information...
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Contents 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio ... graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
Contents 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio ... graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
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... the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this...
... the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the... features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this...
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...this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to DDR2 800MHz. Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset...FSB 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN ...
...this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to DDR2 800MHz. Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset...FSB 800MHz and above only Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Gigabit LAN ...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - P5K-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - P5K-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere...
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P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form ...connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header ... 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" (...
P5K-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form ...connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header ... 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" (...
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... Core™2 is in the LGA775 package. See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. This is one of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ... enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 ...
... Core™2 is in the LGA775 package. See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. This is one of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ... enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 ...
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...WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC! 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 real... range. To wake the system and return to different destinations. See page 5-20 for details. You can use Skype from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at most. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. See page...
...WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC! 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 real... range. To wake the system and return to different destinations. See page 5-20 for details. You can use Skype from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at most. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. See page...
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... this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and 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- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase...
... this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and 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- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase...
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Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your system easier and faster. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you can easily see which drivers are already installed, ... boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to see the critical parts of booting the BIOS. providing great performance for details. AI Booster The...
Unlike other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5K-E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your system easier and faster. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you can easily see which drivers are already installed, ... boot logo for a more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to see the critical parts of booting the BIOS. providing great performance for details. AI Booster The...
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... fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic ...re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, 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: ...
... fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic ...re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, 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: ...
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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
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...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU... connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts ...
...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU... connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts ...
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... should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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 and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K-E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP...
... should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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 and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K-E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP...
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... the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Close the load plate (A), then... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard...
... the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Close the load plate (A), then... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard...
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...heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the... of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such 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...
...heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the... of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such 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...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
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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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5K-E 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5K-E 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.