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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K Premium 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 Overclocking features 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...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K Premium 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 Overclocking features 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...
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... - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at midboard; ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - Profile - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 0.0125V increment - P5K Premium...
... - ASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at midboard; ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS WiFi@Home: - Profile - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 150MHz at 0.0125V increment - P5K Premium...
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...of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to different destinations. The motherboard uses a special design on the PC. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can select the best ...bit audio output that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. It has the advantages of high power stress. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that simultaneously sends different audio streams to the OS environment, simply ...
...of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to different destinations. The motherboard uses a special design on the PC. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can select the best ...bit audio output that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. It has the advantages of high power stress. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that simultaneously sends different audio streams to the OS environment, simply ...
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...top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of the motherboard BIOS allows ...BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Refer to page 2-13 for each parameter. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for speed. The localized ...
...top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of the motherboard BIOS allows ...BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Refer to page 2-13 for each parameter. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for speed. The localized ...
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.... Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and ... unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will...
.... Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and ... unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will...
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... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts... the performance for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. ...
... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts... the performance for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. ...
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... [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options: [6] [7] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. The value of this happens, revert to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K Premium 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-889 MHz] [DDR2-1067...
... [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Configuration options: [6] [7] The following item only appears when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [N.O.S]. The value of this happens, revert to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5K Premium 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-889 MHz] [DDR2-1067...
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...25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K Premium 4-19 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.45V] [2.50V] [2.55V] FSB Termination Voltage ...] [1.70V] [1.80V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
...25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5K Premium 4-19 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.45V] [2.50V] [2.55V] FSB Termination Voltage ...] [1.70V] [1.80V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. The following items appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. Select an N.O.S. Dropdown menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. Select an N.O.S. Dropdown menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.