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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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...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables... technician or your area. This symbol of electronic products. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If...
...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables... technician or your area. This symbol of electronic products. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If...
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...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter... describes the power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix ...
...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter... describes the power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix ...
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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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... 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; ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
... 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; ASUS P5K/EPU 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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... the world. providing great performance for details. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. the latest technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory...to page 2-13 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of the memory accesses. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-
... the world. providing great performance for details. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. the latest technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory...to page 2-13 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of the memory accesses. Native DDR2 1066 maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-
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... partners on your CrossFire system. See page 2-23 for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. This is ideal for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings you want. You can now talk to different destinations. High Definition...
... partners on your CrossFire system. See page 2-23 for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. This is ideal for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings you want. You can now talk to different destinations. High Definition...
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... and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. Without the usual "fingers..." present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
... and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-29 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. Without the usual "fingers..." present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
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See page 5-23 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 to ...case the system hangs due to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
See page 5-23 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 to ...case the system hangs due to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
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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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... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you uninstall any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to indicate ...that the system is switched off mode. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power...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 install or remove any component...
... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you uninstall any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to indicate ...that the system is switched off mode. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power...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 install or remove any component...
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... DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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...
... DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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...
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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...
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...
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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... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty ...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use ...
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... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty ...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use ...
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... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. ASUS P5K/EPU 2- P5K/EPU ® P5K/EPU CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
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... The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 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...
... The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 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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Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the ... installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the ... installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K/EPU 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.