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... PRODUCT. E3155 First Edition V1 May 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
... PRODUCT. E3155 First Edition V1 May 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5KC 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5KC 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the...
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...ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and Multi-Streaming Technology - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5KC specifications... Compatible with Intel® 05A/05B/06 processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333/1066...
...ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and Multi-Streaming Technology - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5KC specifications... Compatible with Intel® 05A/05B/06 processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333/1066...
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...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - AI NOS™ - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo2 Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory ... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P5KC specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors...
...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - AI NOS™ - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo2 Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory ... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P5KC specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors...
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P5KC specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive ...Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66...Q-connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
P5KC specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive ...Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66...Q-connector Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
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... PC! Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-28, 2-32, and 2-33 for details. See pages... DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5KC 1-
... PC! Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-28, 2-32, and 2-33 for details. See pages... DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5KC 1-
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... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5KC 2-23 The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two... ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...
... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5KC 2-23 The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two... ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...
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...; Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on the type of 2 GB/s. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. We suggest that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. Universal PCI-E slot (max. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI...
...; Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on the type of 2 GB/s. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with the PCI Express specifications. We suggest that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. Universal PCI-E slot (max. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI...
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...module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5KC SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5KC Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. 5. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) ...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® P5KC USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V USB+5V...
...module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5KC SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5KC Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. 5. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) ...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® P5KC USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V USB+5V...
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... 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 hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ...P5KC ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +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 Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification...
... 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 hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ...P5KC ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +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 Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification...
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... selected. You cannot select an item that is user- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KC 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are...
... selected. You cannot select an item that is user- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KC 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are...
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... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KC 4-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or ...dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 4.3.4 SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KC 4-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or ...dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 4.3.4 SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5KC 4-15 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5KC 4-15 Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices...
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... CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU...
... CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU...
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Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5KC 5-
Browse this CD Displays the Support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5KC 5-