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... 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; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
... 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; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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...-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 The onboard 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends...
...-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-3 The onboard 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends...
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... which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that aren't. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 Update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily...
... which drivers are already installed, as well as those that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that aren't. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 1-5 Update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily...
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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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... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5K SE/EPU SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5K SE/EPU Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
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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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... motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. 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 facing towards you .
... motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. 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 facing towards you .
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... connector. Make sure 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 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
... connector. Make sure 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 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-11
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 DS SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 SEC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE6 SEC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 SAMSUNG DS M378T6553EZS-CE6 SAMSUNG DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 ... 5 K4T51083QC 5 ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 K4T51083QE 5 K4T51083QE 5 HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 MIII00605 N/A NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand SEC SS/ Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL.
... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-17 DS SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 SEC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE6 SEC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 SAMSUNG DS M378T6553EZS-CE6 SAMSUNG DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 ... 5 K4T51083QC 5 ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 K4T51083QE 5 K4T51083QE 5 HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 MIII00605 N/A NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 Chip Brand SEC SS/ Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL.
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion...
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-19 See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion...
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The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics ...
The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics ...
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...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU Keyboard power 3. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can connect to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power ...2-3 (+5VSB), you can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW9-12 jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . •...
...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5K SE/EPU ® P5K SE/EPU Keyboard power 3. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you can connect to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power ...2-3 (+5VSB), you can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW9-12 jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-23 otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . •...
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... Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
... Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-25 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
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P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 2. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ...
P5K SE/EPU IDE connector PIN 1 ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-27 2. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5K SE/EPU ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ...
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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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29
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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-29
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COM1 PIN 1 ® P5K SE/EPU P5K SE/EPU COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on ....) at the back of the connector. 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31
COM1 PIN 1 ® P5K SE/EPU P5K SE/EPU COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on ....) at the back of the connector. 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5K SE/EPU 2-31
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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 ... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming ...
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 ... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming ...