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... purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES... be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...
... purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES... be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...
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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 fan 2-9 2.3.3 ... slots 2-21 iii Contents Contents...iii 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...
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 fan 2-9 2.3.3 ... slots 2-21 iii Contents Contents...iii 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...
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Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ... 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 ..., max. 8GB, DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ ...
Supports Enumeration, Multi-streaming technologies - P5K/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ... 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 ..., max. 8GB, DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066 / 800 / 667MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ ...
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... Direct Link - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - one at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset (N.B.): 33-step Chipset voltage control - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS...
... Direct Link - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - one at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset (N.B.): 33-step Chipset voltage control - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS...
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... Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash 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...
... Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash 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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Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 1066 ... CPUs in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details....the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel®...
Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 1066 ... CPUs in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details....the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel®...
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...slot (black). ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. 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. We recommend that...primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other cards that comply with PCI specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express ...
...slot (black). ASUS P5K/EPU 2-21 With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual‑display. 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. We recommend that...primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other cards that comply with PCI specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express ...
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x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. We suggest that you install these cards on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to devices installed User gets the best performance but this slot ...changes, depending on x4/x1 mode. Universal PCI Express slot (max. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for Universal...
x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with the PCI Express specifications. We suggest that you install these cards on the primary PCI Express slot (blue) to devices installed User gets the best performance but this slot ...changes, depending on x4/x1 mode. Universal PCI Express slot (max. Refer to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for Universal...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. P5K/EPU TPA1GND TPB1...USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect...connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect the IEEE 1394a module...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. P5K/EPU TPA1GND TPB1...USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect...connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect the IEEE 1394a module...
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...front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is inadequate. • If you want to connect ...
...front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is inadequate. • If you want to connect ...
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...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub...
...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub...
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a DVD-ROM drive. 4.3.4 SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO...
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a DVD-ROM drive. 4.3.4 SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO...
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... Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0004 Build Date : 09/13/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000 MHz : 2 System ...
... Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0004 Build Date : 09/13/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000 MHz : 2 System ...
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... Advanced Power Management (APM). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to be used for system suspend...
... Advanced Power Management (APM). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. When set to be used for system suspend...
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...on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Select [Ignored] if you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
...on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Select [Ignored] if you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.