Asus P5K64 WS User Manual

Motherboard

P5K64 WS

ii

E3231

First Edition
May 2007

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

P5K64 WS specications 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 Special features ...................................................

1-4

1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance

and Overclocking features .............................................. 1-7

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 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................

2-11

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2-13

2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................

2-13

2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

2-13

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2-15

2.4.4 Removing a

DIMM ........................................................ 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2-16

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2-16

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2-16

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

2-17

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

2-18

2.5.5 PCI Express slots ..........................................................

2-18

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2-19

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Contents

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-20

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

2-20

2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

2-22

2.7.3 Installing the optional fan ..............................................

2-32

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................

3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................

3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4-1

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4-4

4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

4-5

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4-7

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4-8

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

4-9

4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

4-9

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4-9

4.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................

4-10

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................

4-10

4.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................

4-10

4.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................

4-10

4.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................

4-10

4.2.9 General help .................................................................

4-10

4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

4-11

4.3.1 System Time ..................................................................

4-11

4.3.2 System Date ..................................................................

4-11

4.3.3 Floppy Diskette A

...............................................................................4-11

4.3.4 Language .......................................................................

4-11

4.3.5 SATA 1-6 .......................................................................

4-12

4.3.6 SATA Conguration .......................................................

4-13

4.3.7 System Information .......................................................

4-14

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4-15

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

4-15

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Contents

4.4.2 Ai Net2 .......................................................................... 4-19

4.4.3 USB Conguration ........................................................

4-20

4.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4-22

4.4.5 Chipset ..........................................................................

4-23

4.4.6 OnBoard Devices Conguration ...................................

4-24

4.4.7 PCIPnP .........................................................................

4-25

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

4-26

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

4-26

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................

4-26

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................

4-26

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

4-26

4.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

4-27

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4-28

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4-31

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4-31

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4-32

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4-33

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4-35

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4-35

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4-36

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

4-37

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

5.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................................................

5-5

5.2.5 Manual menu ..................................................................

5-6

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

5-6

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................

5-7

5.3 Software information ...................................................................

5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ...........................................................

5-9

5.3.2 Audio congurations ......................................................

5-11

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................

5-15

5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ...............................................................

5-21

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Contents

5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............................................................ 5-23

5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................

5-24

5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................

5-25

5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ..............................................................

5-26

5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................

5-27

5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................

5-28

5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................

5-28

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .....................................

5-29

5.4.3 Intel

®

RAID congurations ............................................. 5-29

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................

5-39

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ....

5-39

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows

®

............ 5-39

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 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-1

Using the Intel® EM64T feature ......................................................A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................

A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................

A-2

A.3 Intel

®

Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................ A-3

vii

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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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 cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

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,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD 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.

• Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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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.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5K64WS.ROM

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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

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P5K64 WS specications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad /

Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors
Supports FSB 800MHz and above only
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Chipset Intel® P35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access

Technology

System Bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333* / 1066 / 800 MHz,

non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* This chipset ofcially supports the memory frequency
up to DDR3 1066MHz. Tuned by ASUS Super
Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively
supports up to DDR3 1333. Refer to www.asus.com or
user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List).

Expansion Slots 4 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode)

2 x PCI 2.2

Storage Southbridge

- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Supports RAID 0 , 1, 5 , 10, and Intel® Matrix Storage
Technology

Marvell® 88SE6121 External Serial ATA controller

- 2 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s port

-1 x Primary IDE port

LAN Marvell® 88E8052+88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers

Audio Realtek® ALC888 8-channel Azalia Audio CODEC

Supports Multi-streaming, Enumeration, Jack-sensing,
and Jack-retasking functions
Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports

(continued on the next page)

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P5K64 WS specications summary

IEEE 1394 VIA 6308S 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a

ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)

USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back

panel)

ASUS Special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear 2

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS 8-Phase Power Design

- ASUS Fanless Design:Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool2

- ASUS Q Fan 2

- ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive­ Cooling only

ASUS Crystal Sound:

- ASUS Noise Filter

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo2™

Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features

Intelligent overclocking tools:
Intelligent overclocking tools:

- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

- ASUS AI Booster utility

Precision Tweaker:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment

- vDIMM: 15-step DRAM voltage control

- vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz
increment

- Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 1600MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to

150MHz at 1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

(continued on the next page)

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P5K64 WS specications summary

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
2 x External SATA
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x RJ45 port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Connectors 6 x USB connectors

1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x COM connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x CPU Fan with PWM control connector
2 x Chassis Fan with Q-fan control connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
Front panel audio connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x 20-pin Panel connector
1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector
6 x SATA 3.0 GB/s connectors

BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a,

Green PnP, DMI v2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS
v2.3, EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS3

Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE,

AI NET

Support DVD Contents Drivers

Symantec NIS 2006
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS AI Suite
BIOS ash utility under DOS
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c
Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.5cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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1

Product

introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

ASUS P5K64 WS

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1-2

ASUS P5K64 WS 1-1

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5K64 WS 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.

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5K64 WS

I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module + 1-port IEEE 1394a
module
1 x COM port module

Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cable for 4 devices
2 x Serial ATA power cable for 4 devcies
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system

panel; Retail version only)

Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation User guide

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction

on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision

of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard

consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775
package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers

with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful

CPU in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45 nm
manufacturing process.

Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/ 1066

/ 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient

CPUs in the world.

Intel P35 Chipset

The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB
of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side
Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. It especially includes Intel®

Fast Memory Access technology that signicantly optimizes the use of available

memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

DDR3 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066

/ 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,

multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture
doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two
channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels

and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new

feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 2-13 for details.

ASUS P5K64 WS 1-3

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA

(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling

the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port
located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup
photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See pages
2-23, and 2-26 for details.

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 2-22 and 2-28 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.
It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the
best signal quality. See page 2-24 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway

for managing trafc between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid

transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. See
page 2-22 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to

different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while
playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.2 ASUS Special features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from proles to adjust CPU frequency and
vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption

at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit
your needs. See page 5-20 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-21 for
details.

8-Phase Power Design

The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efcient operation to

generate less heat (at least 15°C (27°F)) than other conventional power
solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which
keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress.
It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially

benecial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading

or overclocking mode.

Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers

the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat
these critical components generate.

Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only)

The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the

CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling

is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page

2-35 for details.

ASUS P5K64 WS 1-5

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan

speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation.

See page 4-28 and 5-23 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-29 for details.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See page 2-34 for details.

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to

conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be

stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and

distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data

from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-7 for details.

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ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based ash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details.

Smart Support CD

It provides a checklist to allow the user to see which drivers are already
installed, as well as those that aren’t. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you
can easily see the critical parts of the computer.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add

style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-38 and 5-11 for

details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the

available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you congure your system

easier and faster. See page 4-11 for details.

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1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking
features

Super Memspeed Technology

To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB

and DRAM ratio proportions by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology- the latest

technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash

the true potential of DDR3 memory. Native DDR3 1333 maximizes system

performance by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and
the memory- providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory
demanding applications. Refer to page 2-13 for details.

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when
needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much
faster to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-16 and 5-22 for details.

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows
environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to ne tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz

increment to achieve maximum system performance.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

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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.

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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 ..........................................................................

2-16

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2-19

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2-20

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Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows
the location of the onboard LED.

2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power co r d from the wa l l socket be f o r e touching any
component.

• Us e a groun d e d wris t s t r ap or tou c h a s a f e l y gr ounded o b j e c t or
a me t a l o b je c t , su c h as th e po w e r s u pp l y ca s e , be f o r e ha n d l i n g
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whene v e r yo u u ni n s t a l l a n y c om p o n e n t , p l a c e it on a g r o u nd e d
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• B e f o r e y o u i n s t a l l o r r e m o v e a n y c o m p o n e n t , e n s u r e
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached
from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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P5K64 WS Onboard LED

SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to

ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Ma k e sur e to u n plug t h e pow e r cord b e f o re insta l l ing o r remo v i ng the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the
correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis
as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

30.5cm (12in)

Intel ICH9R

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)

24.5cm (9.6in)

LGA775

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

Super I/O

EATXPWR

SATA2

SATA1

SATA4

SATA3

SATA6

SATA5

EZ_PLUG

FLOPPY

PRI_IDE

CHA_FAN1

OPT_FAN

Intel MCH

Bearlake P35

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PCI1

PCI2

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX16_3

PCIEX16_4

SB_PWR

CHASSIS

CLRTC

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

TPM

PANEL

USB78USB56

COM1

IE1394_2

AAFP

USB1112

VIA 6308S

Marvell

88E8001

ALC888

CD

ICS

9LPRS918BKL

EATX12V

KB_USB56

AUDIO

LAN2_USB34

LAN1_USB12

SPDIF_O12

F_ESATA12

Marvell

88SE6121

Marvell

88E8052

CHA_FAN2

Refer to

2.7 Connectors

for more information about rear panel connectors and

internal connectors.

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2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-13

2. PCI slots

2-18

3. PCI Express slots

2-18

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-19

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-21

2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

2-20

3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port

2-20

4. IEEE 1394a port

2-20

5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port

2-20

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

2-20

7. Rear Speaker Out port (black)

2-20

8. Line In port (light blue)

2-20

9. Line Out port (lime)

2-20

10. Microphone port (pink)

2-21

11. Side Speaker Out port (gray)

2-21

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

2-21

13. External SATA port 1/2

2-21

14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

2-21

15. Optical S/PDIF Out port

2-21

16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6

2-21