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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 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 Contents 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...
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 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 Contents 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...
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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 utility ... driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-43 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device...
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 utility ... driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-43 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device...
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... 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 standard package. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
... 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 standard package. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
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..., max. 8GB, DDR2 *1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio...
..., max. 8GB, DDR2 *1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. com or this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus. P5K-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio...
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... - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
... - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
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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-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 ...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 x 24....
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-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 ...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 x 24....
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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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... Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E motherboard! ASUS P5K-E 1- Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 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; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide...
... Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-E 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-E motherboard! ASUS P5K-E 1- Before you for 2 devices 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 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; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide...
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...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS...Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of...
...motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS...Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of...
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...is ideal for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.... See page 2-25 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. See page 2-23 for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5K-E 1- Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to transfer digital audio without the cost of DDR2 ...
...is ideal for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.... See page 2-25 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. See page 2-23 for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5K-E 1- Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up protection without converting to transfer digital audio without the cost of DDR2 ...
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Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu ... precise overclocking options to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR2 memory. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the computer. ASUS P5K-E 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See page 4-30 and 5-9 for details. AI...
Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu ... precise overclocking options to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR2 memory. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the computer. ASUS P5K-E 1- ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See page 4-30 and 5-9 for details. AI...
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...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Refer to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent...
...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Refer to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent...
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...module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched ... ® 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 the 184-pin DDR ...
...module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched ... ® 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 the 184-pin DDR ...
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... install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you... install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the...
... install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you... install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the...
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... KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM 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 ...8226; • 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...
... KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5D CM2X1024-8500 DIMM 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 ...8226; • 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...
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P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. B - C - channel memory configuration. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 ••• 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G ••... Chip Brand SS/ Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz ...
P5K-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. B - C - channel memory configuration. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 ••• 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G ••... Chip Brand SS/ Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz ...
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...do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5K-E 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
...do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5K-E 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when... a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards ...software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....
... card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards ...software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....
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...comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...(black). 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue)...
...comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...(black). 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that comply with the PCI Express specifications. We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue)...
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... LEDs. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you install a x1 or x4 card 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 The operating frequency...
... LEDs. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you install a x1 or x4 card 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 The operating frequency...