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...electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. viii Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, ... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
...electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. viii Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, ... service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. •...
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... SATA port located at the same time. See pages 2-25 and 2-32 for details. 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) jacks.It allows to ...pages 2-25 and 2-26 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of up to 12.8 GB/s. ASUS P5K-V 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications...
... SATA port located at the same time. See pages 2-25 and 2-32 for details. 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) jacks.It allows to ...pages 2-25 and 2-26 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of up to 12.8 GB/s. ASUS P5K-V 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications...
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... Probe II, you can find out if they are already installed, as well as those that allows users to the motherboard. Update your favorite settings. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS P5K-V 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings...
... Probe II, you can find out if they are already installed, as well as those that allows users to the motherboard. Update your favorite settings. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS P5K-V 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings...
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... are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or...
... are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for... • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or...
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... socket to ensure system stability. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate .... 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the...
... socket to ensure system stability. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate .... 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-V P5K-V CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5K-V P5K-V CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2.
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...-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ® P5K-V P5K-V IDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS P5K-V 2-29 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-...Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's ...
...-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ® P5K-V P5K-V IDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS P5K-V 2-29 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-...Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's ...
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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5K-V GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5K-V IEEE 1394a connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5K-V GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5K-V IEEE 1394a connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
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... Audio Channel P5K-V Internal audio connector ASUS P5K-V 2-33 The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately. 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... Audio Channel P5K-V Internal audio connector ASUS P5K-V 2-33 The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately. 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® COM1 P5K-V PIN 1 P5K...-V COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not forget to connect...a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation ® GND ...
...motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® COM1 P5K-V PIN 1 P5K...-V COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not forget to connect...a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation ® GND ...
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...standard. ASUS P5K-V 2-35 The signal is removed or replaced. By default, this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set to this connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high...]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. if you intend to this connector. 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio].
...standard. ASUS P5K-V 2-35 The signal is removed or replaced. By default, this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is set to this connector. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a high...]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. if you intend to this connector. 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio].
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...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS...stability. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR ® +12V DC GND P5K-V P5K-V ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts... fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug;
...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS...stability. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR ® +12V DC GND P5K-V P5K-V ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts... fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug;
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... support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-V 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities...
... support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5K-V 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities...
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...Insert the USB flash disk that allows you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/SATA2 connector; The utility will not function. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the ...file "P5K-V.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. otherwise, the utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. When found ! Insert the motherboard support...
...Insert the USB flash disk that allows you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/SATA2 connector; The utility will not function. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the ...file "P5K-V.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. otherwise, the utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. When found ! Insert the motherboard support...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by ...hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item ...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by ...hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item ...
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... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5K-V 4-29 If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Set...
... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5K-V 4-29 If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Set...
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... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5K-V 5- ASUS Splendid Installs the ASUS Splendid. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the...
... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5K-V 5- ASUS Splendid Installs the ASUS Splendid. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the...
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... for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek...® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides ...
... for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5K-V 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek...® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides ...
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... the operating system. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard... other drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in ...
... the operating system. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard... other drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in ...