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All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T ...LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...
All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T ...LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...
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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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... Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-Streaming - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Q-Connector - P5K SE/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features...
... Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-Streaming - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Q-Connector - P5K SE/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features...
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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 overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x ... tuning from 667MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice.
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 overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x ... tuning from 667MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 200MHz to change without notice.
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... new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of DDR2 memory. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in the world. providing great performance for details. Intel® Core™2 Duo...FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Supports Intel...
... new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of DDR2 memory. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in the world. providing great performance for details. Intel® Core™2 Duo...FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Supports Intel...
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... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 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 achieve maximum system...
... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 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 achieve maximum system...
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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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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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... is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated • You may...system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). ...
... is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated • You may...system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). ...
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See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 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 ... CH / Titanium • Alpha VX2 DS KHX8500D2K2 / 2GN / 9905316 - 071.AOOLF K2 / • 2733866 2.2V DS CM2X1024 - 9136C5D / XMS9105V1.1 • If 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].
See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 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 ... CH / Titanium • Alpha VX2 DS KHX8500D2K2 / 2GN / 9905316 - 071.AOOLF K2 / • 2733866 2.2V DS CM2X1024 - 9136C5D / XMS9105V1.1 • If 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].
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB...; ••• • • •• • ••• • • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 P5K SE/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB...; ••• • • •• • ••• • • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
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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 pins 2-3. Shut down the key .... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
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 pins 2-3. Shut down the key .... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC...
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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... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT 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...
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... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT 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...
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.... 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 3-1 At power on self tests or POST. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
.... 2. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 3-1 At power on self tests or POST. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-15 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP ...
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-15 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP ...
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...the CPU voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Atheros Check LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10...Item +- CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.20V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V]...
...the CPU voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the CPU! AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Atheros Check LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10...Item +- CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.20V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V]...
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... the sub-menu. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: ...] Allows you to enable or disable the PECI interface. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you set CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep ...
... the sub-menu. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: ...] Allows you to enable or disable the PECI interface. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you set CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep ...
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [AC97... when you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control...
... [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K SE/EPU 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [AC97... when you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control...
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ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides...
ASUS P5K SE/EPU 5-15 Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides...
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... pie chart at the bottom of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system.
... pie chart at the bottom of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system.