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... 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear...
... 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS Ai Net 2 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear...
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Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 ...
Contents 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-24 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 ...
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...: CPU features The Appendix describes the 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
...: CPU features The Appendix describes the 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800...
... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Intel® P35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800...
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... 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB...
... 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - P5K/EPU specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB...
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... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
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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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... 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and...
... 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and...
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...174; Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of the most powerful and energy... both the CPU and the memory- 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 LGA775 package. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance...
...174; Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of the most powerful and energy... both the CPU and the memory- 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 LGA775 package. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance...
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IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ... streams to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. 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 ... environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your partners on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center ...
IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ... streams to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. 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 ... environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your partners on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center ...
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... key into the socket to remove (B). Refer to ensure system stability. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent...
... key into the socket to remove (B). Refer to ensure system stability. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent...
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See the table below. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K/EPU 240-pin ...
See the table below. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K/EPU 240-pin ...
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...Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we ...
...Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - For optimum compatibility, it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we ...
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...EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 512MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX9600D2/512 DS KHX9600D2/1G DIMM support A* B* C* V V P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz ...capability Size Vendor Chip No. KHX8500D2/512 CM2X1024-8500C5 KLEC28F-A8KI5EGAS KLED48F-A8KI5-EPA DIMM support A* B* C* V VV VV V VV VV P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
...EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 512MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX9600D2/512 DS KHX9600D2/1G DIMM support A* B* C* V V P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz ...capability Size Vendor Chip No. KHX8500D2/512 CM2X1024-8500C5 KLEC28F-A8KI5EGAS KLED48F-A8KI5-EPA DIMM support A* B* C* V VV VV V VV VV P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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... N/A NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NT5TU64M8CE-25D N/A A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 E2508AB-GE-E 5 N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Chip Brand SS/ Part No. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD VVV N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD VV N/A DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 V V N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 V V N/A DS...
... N/A NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NT5TU64M8CE-25D N/A A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 E2508AB-GE-E 5 N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Chip Brand SS/ Part No. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD VVV N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD VV N/A DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 V V N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 V V N/A DS...
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... modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 V VV 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 V VV 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 5 ...-EBT 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP V VV SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 V VV 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 V VV 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 5 ...-EBT 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP V VV SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1....8226; The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get...
...socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1....8226; The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get...
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...expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for details. Align the... the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system ... settings for the card. 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...
...expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Failure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for details. Align the... the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system ... settings for the card. 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...
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... PCI Express device on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™...
... PCI Express device on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™...
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If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for details. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to the table below for ... Universal PCI Express slot (max. Refer to increase system stability. • Some PCI Express devices cannot operate on x4/x1 mode. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this mode disables the PCI Express x1 slot Always runs at PCI...
If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for details. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to the table below for ... Universal PCI Express slot (max. Refer to increase system stability. • Some PCI Express devices cannot operate on x4/x1 mode. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this mode disables the PCI Express x1 slot Always runs at PCI...