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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix 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...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix 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...
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Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ... Supports FSB 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...
Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O (continued on the next page) xi Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / ... Supports FSB 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...
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... Sound: - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Q-Connector - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
... Sound: - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Q-Connector - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
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P5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB..., 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...
P5K/EPU specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB..., 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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ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 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; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5K/EPU 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 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; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you desire. ASUS P5K/EPU 1- See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center... destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the environment. 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 ...
... speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you desire. ASUS P5K/EPU 1- See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center... destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the environment. 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 ...
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... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5K/EPU 1- See page 5-29 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to best protect your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like computer...
... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5K/EPU 1- See page 5-29 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to best protect your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances the audio on speech-centric applications like computer...
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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
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...it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K/EPU 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard ...the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep...
...it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K/EPU 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard ...the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep...
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... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5K/EPU 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it into it. Make...
... holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5K/EPU 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it into it. Make...
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ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) 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®...
ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) 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®...
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... load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap ...To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should 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. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a ...
... load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap ...To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should 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. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a ...
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... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only... Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ... on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2-
... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only... Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ... on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2-
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. P5K/EPU CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K/EPU CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. P5K/EPU CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5K/EPU CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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...DIMMs are notched differently to DDR2-1066 MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2...Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K/EPU 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This ...
...DIMMs are notched differently to DDR2-1066 MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-13 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2...Frequency item in BIOS to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K/EPU DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5K/EPU 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This ...
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... DS CM2X1024-6400C4 V V 5 ELPIDA SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 N/A 18A Chip Brand N/A N/A KINGMAX KINGMAX SS/DS SS DS SS DS Part No. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand ...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. CL 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink...
... DS CM2X1024-6400C4 V V 5 ELPIDA SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 N/A 18A Chip Brand N/A N/A KINGMAX KINGMAX SS/DS SS DS SS DS Part No. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand ...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. CL 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink...
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... V V V DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C V V DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D V V V SS AL6E8E63B8E1K VV DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K VVV SS 8G-24IK2-EBT VV DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C V V 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
... V V V DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C V V DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D V V V SS AL6E8E63B8E1K VV DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K VVV SS 8G-24IK2-EBT VV DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C V V 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
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Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 V VV 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS ...; C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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.
Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 V VV 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS ...; C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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.