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... 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 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of...
... 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 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of...
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... Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your partners on the headphone while...
... Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your partners on the headphone while...
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... the chassis front panel cables to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-35 for details. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file...
... the chassis front panel cables to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-35 for details. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 See page 4-8 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file...
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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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... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on 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 indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before...
... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on 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 indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before...
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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... SB_PWR COM1 USBPW9-12 USB1112 BIOS USB910 SATA3 SATA1 CHA_FAN PANEL FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 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... SB_PWR COM1 USBPW9-12 USB1112 BIOS USB910 SATA3 SATA1 CHA_FAN PANEL FLOPPY Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-3
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... To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 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 released from the retention tab.
... To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 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 released from the retention tab.
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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 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... 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 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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.
A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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.
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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 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 DS DIMM support A* B* C* DS OCZ2P10002GK / PC2 8000 / 1G EL Dual CH / Platinum • • XTC SS BL646AA1005.8FD / CL111R5W6-65183 • SS KHX8500D2 / 512 / ... whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. 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 DS DIMM support A* B* C* DS OCZ2P10002GK / PC2 8000 / 1G EL Dual CH / Platinum • • XTC SS BL646AA1005.8FD / CL111R5W6-65183 • SS KHX8500D2 / 512 / ... whose SPD is DDR2-800, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. 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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... for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix CORSAIR NANYA ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix CORSAIR NANYA ... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 Failure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on...
...: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 Failure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on...
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... installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
... installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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...supply in low power mode) using a USB device. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU Keyboard power 3. The USBPW1-4 and USBPW78 jumpers are for each USB port; ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on...USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power 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 requires ...
...supply in low power mode) using a USB device. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU Keyboard power 3. The USBPW1-4 and USBPW78 jumpers are for each USB port; ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on...USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power 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 requires ...
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to this port. 11. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to this port. 11. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
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If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the ...80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on...
If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the ...80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on...
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P5K SE/EPU +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 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).
P5K SE/EPU +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 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).
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... of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that.... Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. P5K SE/EPU GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation 7....
... of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that.... Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. P5K SE/EPU GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation 7....
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... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 ... 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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • ...
... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 ... 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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • ...