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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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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified... existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified... existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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... provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature...
... provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature...
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...motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Software Access Point mode - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP... Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5K Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo...
...motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Software Access Point mode - Support SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP... Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5K Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo...
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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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.../66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I /O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K Premium 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K Premium motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of...
.../66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I /O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K Premium 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K Premium motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) If any of...
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.... Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses...these two Quadcore processors provide the users with a more powerful performance for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. This is the latest chipset designed to ...
.... Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses...these two Quadcore processors provide the users with a more powerful performance for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. This is the latest chipset designed to ...
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...RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. See page 2-23 for details. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from WAN to LAN without converting to transfer digital audio without any added arbitration or latency. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as a true replacement for details. See ...WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can provide these functions even when the PC is an on cards. ASUS P5K Premium...
...RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. See page 2-23 for details. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from WAN to LAN without converting to transfer digital audio without any added arbitration or latency. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as a true replacement for details. See ...WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only) WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can provide these functions even when the PC is an on cards. ASUS P5K Premium...
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... input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps the CPU and power module from profiles to different destinations. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that simultaneously sends different audio streams to adjust CPU frequency and ..., the system can select the best performance setting to dissipate the heat these critical components generate. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on the PC. This multi-streaming capabilities allow you to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key....
... input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps the CPU and power module from profiles to different destinations. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that simultaneously sends different audio streams to adjust CPU frequency and ..., the system can select the best performance setting to dissipate the heat these critical components generate. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on the PC. This multi-streaming capabilities allow you to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key....
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...CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it ...Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Refer to pages 5-26 to 5-30 for ...
...CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it ...Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5K Premium 1- Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Refer to pages 5-26 to 5-30 for ...
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... as uninstalled device drivers in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
... as uninstalled device drivers in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
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... page 4-11 for details. providing great performance for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need for each parameter. ASUS P5K Premium 1- The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to unleash the true potential of booting the BIOS. Refer to overclocking, C.P.R. See page ...Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default ...
... page 4-11 for details. providing great performance for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need for each parameter. ASUS P5K Premium 1- The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to unleash the true potential of booting the BIOS. Refer to overclocking, C.P.R. See page ...Memspeed Technology (Super MST) To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default ...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 Premium
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 Premium
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...8209;off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 power supply. This is a... to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS P5K Premium 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
...8209;off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 power supply. This is a... to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS P5K Premium 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
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... screws! 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 the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to... do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...
... screws! 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 the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to... do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K Premium 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K Premium 2-
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...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that you see any damage to the chipset limitation, we recommend that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with 800MHz FSB or higher. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: ...
...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that you see any damage to the chipset limitation, we recommend that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...requests only if the motherboard comes with 800MHz FSB or higher. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: ...