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... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
... 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
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..., as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-34...
..., as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-34...
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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 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5K SE/EPU
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 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5K SE/EPU
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... system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the...
... system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the...
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-3 P5K SE/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) KB_USB56 PS2_USBPW ATX12V SPDIF_O1 USB34 ESATA LGA775 EPU CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® P35...
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-3 P5K SE/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) KB_USB56 PS2_USBPW ATX12V SPDIF_O1 USB34 ESATA LGA775 EPU CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® P35...
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... cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard...
... cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard...
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... 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 SE/EPU 2-9
... 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 SE/EPU 2-9
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 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 B from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 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 B from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K SE/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K SE/EPU 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K SE/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K SE/EPU 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-13
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. DS DIMM support A* B* C* DS OCZ2P10002GK / PC2 8000 / 1G EL Dual CH / Platinum • • XTC SS BL646AA1005.8FD / ... you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 Vendor OCZ Crucial Kingston Kingston CORSAIR...
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. DS DIMM support A* B* C* DS OCZ2P10002GK / PC2 8000 / 1G EL Dual CH / Platinum • • XTC SS BL646AA1005.8FD / ... you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size 512 512 512 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 Vendor OCZ Crucial Kingston Kingston CORSAIR...
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... PSC ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51083QC 5 ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 K4T51083QE 5 K4T51083QE 5 HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 MIII00605 N/A NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand SEC SS/ Part No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the...
... PSC ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51083QC 5 ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 K4T51083QE 5 K4T51083QE 5 HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 MIII00605 N/A NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand SEC SS/ Part No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the...
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.... 6. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an...
.... 6. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an...
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... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16...
... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16...
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...not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature requires a ...jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. P5K SE/EPU USBPW1-4 USBPW78 ® 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 12 23 P5K SE/EPU USB device wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. This feature...
...not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature requires a ...jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. P5K SE/EPU USBPW1-4 USBPW78 ® 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 12 23 P5K SE/EPU USB device wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. This feature...
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DO NOT insert a different connector to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF ...
DO NOT insert a different connector to two meters away, and enables improved hotswap function. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF ...
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...the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. 2. P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes... to PIN 1. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your ...
...the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. 2. P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes... to PIN 1. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your ...
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29 P5K SE/EPU +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® SPDIF_OUT P5K SE/EPU Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately.
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29 P5K SE/EPU +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® SPDIF_OUT P5K SE/EPU Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately.
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...cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. CPU_FAN ® PWR_FAN CHA_FAN P5K SE/EPU Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ...CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA...
...cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. CPU_FAN ® PWR_FAN CHA_FAN P5K SE/EPU Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 8. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ...CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA...
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ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts ... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-33 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 11. ...
ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts ... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-33 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 11. ...