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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K64 WS 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 Special 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 the CPU...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5K64 WS 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 Special 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 the CPU...
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...-sensing, and Jack‑retasking functions Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports (continued on the next page) xi P5K64 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core... 800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * This chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR3 1066MHz. Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR3 1333. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Intel CPU support...
...-sensing, and Jack‑retasking functions Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports (continued on the next page) xi P5K64 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core... 800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * This chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR3 1066MHz. Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR3 1333. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Intel CPU support...
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... Sound: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5K64 WS specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA 6308S 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports...
... Sound: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5K64 WS specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA 6308S 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports...
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... architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/ 1066 / 800 MHz... in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
... architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/ 1066 / 800 MHz... in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR3 memory. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the... chassis and clear the RTC data. Unlike other memory demanding applications. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for speed. 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...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of DDR3 memory. ASUS P5K64 WS 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the... chassis and clear the RTC data. Unlike other memory demanding applications. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for speed. 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...
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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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS P5K64 WS
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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS P5K64 WS
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... that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. 4. 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 window to... fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
... that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. 4. 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 window to... fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Dual-channel (1) - Dual-channel (2) populated DIMM_B1 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 populated populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5K64 WS 2-13 FSB 1600 1333 1066...
... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Dual-channel (1) - Dual-channel (2) populated DIMM_B1 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 populated populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5K64 WS 2-13 FSB 1600 1333 1066...
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... it is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total... for the dual-channel configuration. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to the DDR3 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • You may install ...
... it is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total... for the dual-channel configuration. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Refer to the DDR3 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • You may install ...
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...jumper allows you to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5K64 WS 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC...
...jumper allows you to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5K64 WS 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC...
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...-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5K64 WS AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5K64 WS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that the Front Panel Type...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 EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA ...
...-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5K64 WS AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5K64 WS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that the Front Panel Type...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 EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA ...
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... power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5K64 WS 3- Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps...
... power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5K64 WS 3- Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps...
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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel Robson Technology appears only when you an overview of the general... SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0119 Build Date : 05/14/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2814 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. This...
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel Robson Technology appears only when you an overview of the general... SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0119 Build Date : 05/14/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2814 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. This...
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... Feature [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]...64-bit operating system. Enable this option only when you to [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-23 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears ...
... Feature [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]...64-bit operating system. Enable this option only when you to [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K64 WS 4-23 Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears ...
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... 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 the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
... 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 the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
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ASUS P5K64 WS 5-19 Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. The pie chart at ... installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. If the CPU has an enabled...
ASUS P5K64 WS 5-19 Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. The pie chart at ... installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. If the CPU has an enabled...
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The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor ... default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor ... default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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ASUS P5K64 WS 5-27 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
ASUS P5K64 WS 5-27 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.