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... P5K/EPU 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.1-6 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 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
... P5K/EPU 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.1-6 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 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
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If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. This symbol ...; Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer.
If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. This symbol ...; Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer.
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... the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways... CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ...
... the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways... CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ...
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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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... Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 ...
... Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 ...
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...is the latest chipset designed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding... maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in the world. Refer to support 8GB of the most powerful...
...is the latest chipset designed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding... maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 and Core™2 Quad processors in the world. Refer to support 8GB of the most powerful...
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...to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your CrossFire system. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you ...desire. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.It allows to...
...to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your CrossFire system. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you ...desire. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.It allows to...
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... provides conductivity to install. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to best protect your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-4 and 4-35 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects ...repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature ...
... provides conductivity to install. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to best protect your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. See pages 4-4 and 4-35 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects ...repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature ...
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... the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages...
... the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5K/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 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5K/EPU
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...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...is detached from the power supply. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K/EPU 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...
...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...is detached from the power supply. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K/EPU 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...
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... overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw...
... overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw...
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...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN CD AAFP EATXPWR Intel® P35 88E8056 DET_X16_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1... DET_PCI2 PCI2 FLOPPY IE1394_2 USB1112 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-
...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBMS USB56 ATX12V SPDIF_O1 F_USB34 LGA775 EPU LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN AUDIO CPU_FAN CD AAFP EATXPWR Intel® P35 88E8056 DET_X16_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1... DET_PCI2 PCI2 FLOPPY IE1394_2 USB1112 USB910 SB_PWR USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-
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...recommend you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage 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 the Intel® Core™2 Quad /Core™...
...recommend you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage 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 the Intel® Core™2 Quad /Core™...
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... face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP...
... face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...
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... assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure ...optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is ...
... assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure ...optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is ...