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... 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...
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...that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. ... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
...that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. ... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
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... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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...and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for... x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for...
...and Ad-Hoc mode ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports RAID 0 and 1 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for... x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable ... x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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 ...
... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable ... x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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 ...
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...channel functions at the same time. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. This new feature optimizes... memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available memory size. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With the new Intel® Core™ ...
...channel functions at the same time. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. This new feature optimizes... memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available memory size. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With the new Intel® Core™ ...
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... digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-27 for details. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for 3D graphics and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5K-E 1- While in DDR2... 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory.
... digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-27 for details. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for 3D graphics and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5K-E 1- While in DDR2... 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory.
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...the temperature of critical heat generating components. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the ...risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS P5K-E 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat Pipe...
...the temperature of critical heat generating components. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the ...risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS P5K-E 1- DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat Pipe...
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...identify the correct way to the motherboard. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can find... the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections...
...identify the correct way to the motherboard. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can find... the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections...
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eliminates the need to overclocking. 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 ...
eliminates the need to overclocking. 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 ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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...strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following...the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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 ...
...strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following...the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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 ...
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... 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 the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. ®... nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you...
... 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 the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. ®... nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you...
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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 FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2...pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 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 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...
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 FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2...pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 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 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...
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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 ...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. ...
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 ...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. ...
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ASUS P5K-E 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it ... A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is 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 released from the...
ASUS P5K-E 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it ... A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is 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 released from the...