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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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...modules - ASUS Noise Filter 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Nap - P5K SE/EPU specifications ...) PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-Streaming - Profile -
...modules - ASUS Noise Filter 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Nap - P5K SE/EPU specifications ...) PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-Streaming - Profile -
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... 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 150MHz 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: - PCI-E... 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - vDIMM: 17-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - xii Memory tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V ...
... 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 150MHz 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: - PCI-E... 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - vDIMM: 17-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - xii Memory tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V ...
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... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package...
... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package...
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.... See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to your PC! See pages 2-25 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
.... See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to your PC! See pages 2-25 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
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ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help save the environment. See page 5-22 for...game, video conference and recording. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can help you are temporarily away. See page 4-27,4-28 and 5-25 for higher performance... computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in heavy or light loadings. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment,...
ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help save the environment. See page 5-22 for...game, video conference and recording. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can help you are temporarily away. See page 4-27,4-28 and 5-25 for higher performance... computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in heavy or light loadings. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment,...
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...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and ...vivid image on your screen. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-5 and 4-33 for details. Profile that...
...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and ...vivid image on your screen. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-5 and 4-33 for details. Profile that...
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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 power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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... the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K SE/EPU 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do...
... the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K SE/EPU 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do...
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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...
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...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever...
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-7 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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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. 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
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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 ... 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]. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 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 ... 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]. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-15 See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details.
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... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 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 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG ...
... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 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 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG ...
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... software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19
... software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19