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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K3 Premium 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K3 Premium 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing...or extension cord. If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • ...
... you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing...or extension cord. If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • ...
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...procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
...procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Edition only) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield ASUS Optional Fan 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices...
Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Edition only) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield ASUS Optional Fan 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices...
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... and the memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to enjoy enhanced performance and faster speeds. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775...powerful CPU in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Native DDR3 1333 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. Refer to page 2-13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers...
... and the memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to enjoy enhanced performance and faster speeds. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775...powerful CPU in the new 45 nm manufacturing process. Native DDR3 1333 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. Refer to page 2-13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers...
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...I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, ... devices. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- Dual RAID solution The Intel® ICH9R chipset incorporates five Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-24 for managing...
...I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. WiFi-AP Solo is in either AP or wireless client mode. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, ... devices. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- Dual RAID solution The Intel® ICH9R chipset incorporates five Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-24 for managing...
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... Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Preserving the dialogue...
... Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Preserving the dialogue...
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Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional 8-phase power solutions. Furthermore, it ... and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Optional Fan (for the entire system. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details.
Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional 8-phase power solutions. Furthermore, it ... and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Optional Fan (for the entire system. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details.
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...load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection ...provides you can find out if they are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on the power supply. See page...
...load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection ...provides you can find out if they are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on the power supply. See page...
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..., C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- See page 4-11 for details. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without... the hassle of your choice from the available options. eliminates the need for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The...
..., C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS P5K3 Premium 1- See page 4-11 for details. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without... the hassle of your choice from the available options. eliminates the need for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS P5K3 Premium
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...supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug... install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® P5K3 PREMIUM ON Standby P5K3 PREMIUM Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them...
...supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug... install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® P5K3 PREMIUM ON Standby P5K3 PREMIUM Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them...
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... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K3 PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that...
... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5K3 PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that...
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ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY CHA_FAN1 AUDIO USB78_WFGBT (WiFi-AP Edition Only) 88E8056 USB910 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P35 RTL8110SC PCIEX1_2 ® PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD JMB363 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 P5K3 PREMIUM PCIEX16_2 agere...
ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY CHA_FAN1 AUDIO USB78_WFGBT (WiFi-AP Edition Only) 88E8056 USB910 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P35 RTL8110SC PCIEX1_2 ® PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD JMB363 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 P5K3 PREMIUM PCIEX16_2 agere...
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...sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase... of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ...
...sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase... of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts ...
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... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is...
... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5K3 Premium 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5K3 PREMIUM P5K3 PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is...