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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 LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. ® ® Intel Core™2 Duo/ Intel Core™2 Extreme CPU support ® This mother
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IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. 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 allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analo
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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. It automatically provides power for higher performance or improve efficiency by 50% when the PC is running low intensity applications. Working + together with AI Gear 3
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P5K/EPU
Motherboard
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E3873 Third Edition V3 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix P5K/EPU specifications summary ........
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Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-23 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time .......................................................
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Contents 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-23 4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration ................................... 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-25 4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...............
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Contents 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-23 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 5-24 ® Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements ............................................................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, ju
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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P5K/EPU specifications summary ® CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core™2 Quad / ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / ® ® Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors 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 ® ® Chipset Intel P35 / ICH9 with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology System Bus 1600/1333 /
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P5K/EPU specifications summary ® IEEE 1394 VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back USB panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS Power Saving Solution: Unique features - ASUS EPU (Energy Process Unit) - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Direct Link - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ ASUS
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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 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header C
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS P5K/EPU
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P5K/EPU motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5K/EPU Cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial A
