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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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... chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. •...
... chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. •...
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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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... DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment...
... DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - 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 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment...
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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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...version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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...
...version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5K/EPU motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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...
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... PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that provides... memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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™...
... PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that provides... memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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™...
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...multi-channel network games. See page 2-23 for details. This is ideal for handling large amounts 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 to different destinations. See pages...check the effect with the European Union's Restriction on your CrossFire system. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. The onboard 8-...
...multi-channel network games. See page 2-23 for details. This is ideal for handling large amounts 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 to different destinations. See pages...check the effect with the European Union's Restriction on your CrossFire system. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as video, audio, and voice. The onboard 8-...
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... orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure...
... orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure...
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... with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...
... with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. See section 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration for details. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...
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... memory. Mode 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 Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for other critical functions. 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 ...
... memory. Mode 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 Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for other critical functions. 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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...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. N/A 18E 1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK- N/A 18A Chip... VVV N/A N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY80ED4 VV 5 N/A SS CM2X512A-6400 4 N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 V V 5 ELPIDA SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability Size Vendor Chip No.
...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. N/A 18E 1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK- N/A 18A Chip... VVV N/A N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY80ED4 VV 5 N/A SS CM2X512A-6400 4 N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 V V 5 ELPIDA SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E ASUS P5K/EPU 2-15 P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz(O.C.) capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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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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...EBT 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP V VV SS - ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black... memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
...EBT 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP V VV SS - ASUS P5K/EPU 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black... memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. P5K/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
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...NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. Align a DIMM on the ...
...NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. Align a DIMM on the ...
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... 3. Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
... 3. Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-19 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
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With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The ...figure shows a LAN card installed on the Universal PCI Express slot (black). We recommend that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure ...
With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The ...figure shows a LAN card installed on the Universal PCI Express slot (black). We recommend that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure ...
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... 2: Hardware information If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot... supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to devices installed User gets the best performance but this slot changes...
... 2: Hardware information If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that comply with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot... supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to devices installed User gets the best performance but this slot changes...