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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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... form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 800 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - P5K SE/EPU specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor Intelligent...
... form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 800 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - P5K SE/EPU specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor Intelligent...
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... multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2‑6 for details. It also...
... multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2‑6 for details. It also...
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ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you are temporarily away. See page 5-24 for details. See page 4-27,4-28 and 5-25 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can help save the environment. See page 5-22 for higher performance or improve efficiency by 50% ... applications. It automatically provides power for details. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 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 are temporarily away. See page 5-24 for details. See page 4-27,4-28 and 5-25 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can help save the environment. See page 5-22 for higher performance or improve efficiency by 50% ... applications. It automatically provides power for details. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
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... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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 Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-17 to overclock the CPU speed ...
... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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 Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-17 to overclock the CPU speed ...
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P5K SE/EPU ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5K SE/EPU Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need... ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never .... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
P5K SE/EPU ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5K SE/EPU Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need... ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never .... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
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...guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select any one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for the system. ...F10 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 [Auto...
...guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select any one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for the system. ...F10 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 [Auto...
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... options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]. Some of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front ... may cause the system to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to become unstable! ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-17 Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric ...
... options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]. Some of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front ... may cause the system to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to become unstable! ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-17 Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric ...
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5.3.8 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 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 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.
5.3.8 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 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 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.