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......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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
......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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, ...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, make sure all ...
...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, ...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, make sure all ...
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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 support...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It ...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 support...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix It ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K SE/EPU motherboard! 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...
... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K SE/EPU motherboard! 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...
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... even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of dual-channel DDR2 800/677 MHz memory architecture. 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 use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while...
... even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of dual-channel DDR2 800/677 MHz memory architecture. 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 use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while...
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...functions. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for ...high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to different destinations.
...functions. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for ...high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to different destinations.
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... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back ...a checklist to allow the user to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See...
... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back ...a checklist to allow the user to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See...
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... and clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-26 for... hangs due to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 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 clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-26 for... hangs due to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. 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...
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Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 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 2-19 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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...and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you...before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 This is a reminder that...
...and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you...before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 This is a reminder that...
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... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5K SE/EPU 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5K SE/EPU 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 USB78...
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 USB78...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 ...the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to .../loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 ...the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to .../loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
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...a CPU: 1. 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 released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 Locate the ...CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP...
...a CPU: 1. 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 released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 Locate the ...CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP...
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... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is ...
... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is ...
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2. CPU_FAN P5K SE/EPU GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K SE/EPU CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2. CPU_FAN P5K SE/EPU GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K SE/EPU CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information