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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K SE/EPU 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K SE/EPU 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 ...
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P5K SE/EPU specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - xii vDIMM: 17-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
P5K SE/EPU specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - xii vDIMM: 17-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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... performance for details. The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of the most powerful CPU in the world. See page 2‑6 for 3D graphics ... through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of dual-channel DDR2 800/677 MHz memory architecture. Supports Intel...
... performance for details. The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of the most powerful CPU in the world. See page 2‑6 for 3D graphics ... through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of dual-channel DDR2 800/677 MHz memory architecture. Supports Intel...
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...non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-22 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply ...can help save the environment. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running low intensity applications. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you...
...non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-22 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply ...can help save the environment. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running low intensity applications. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you...
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... without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
... without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. P5K SE/EPU ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5K SE/EPU Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. P5K SE/EPU ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5K SE/EPU Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster ... be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to the default. Select any one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Allows you to change the settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking CPU Ratio Control DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Transaction Booster ... be stable. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are not guaranteed to the default. Select any one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Allows you to change the settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads...
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Refer to adjust the FSB frequency. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-17 Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. You can also type the ... 6 to 12. If this happens, revert to become unstable! CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-1200MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the default...
Refer to adjust the FSB frequency. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-17 Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. You can also type the ... 6 to 12. If this happens, revert to become unstable! CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-1200MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the default...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support