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Asus P5K PREMIUM/WIFI-AP - Pearl Special Edition Motherboard User Manual

Asus P5K PREMIUM/WIFI-AP - Pearl Special Edition Motherboard
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Motherboard
P5K Premium/
WiFi-AP

Table of Contents

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Asus P5K PREMIUM/WIFI-AP - Pearl Special Edition Motherboard Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P35
Supported CPUIntel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron
FSB1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory Slots4
Max Memory8 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
PCI Express x1 Slots2
PCI Slots3
Audio ChipsetADI AD1988B
Audio8-channel HD Audio
LAN ChipsetMarvell 88E8056
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Dimensions30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Memory StandardDDR2 800/667
Storage InterfaceSATA 3Gb/s
SATA RAIDRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Ports12
Wireless LAN802.11b/g
Power Connector24-pin ATX

Summary

ASUS P5K Premium Product Introduction

Welcome!

Introductory message welcoming the user to the motherboard.

Package contents

Lists all the items included in the motherboard package for verification.

Product highlights

Details key features and technologies of the motherboard.

ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features

Highlights features enhancing user experience and system lifestyle.

ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features

Describes features for optimizing performance and overclocking capabilities.

ASUS P5K Premium Hardware Overview

Before you proceed

Important precautions before installing components or changing settings.

Motherboard overview

Provides a general layout and identification of motherboard components.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Details about the CPU socket, installation, and related procedures.

System memory

Information on DDR2 DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and compatibility.

Expansion slots

Details on installing and configuring PCI and PCI Express expansion cards.

Jumper

Explains the function and usage of the Clear RTC RAM jumper.

Connectors

Describes various rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

ASUS P5K Premium Power Management

Starting up for the first time

Step-by-step guide for the initial power-on and POST process.

Turning off the computer

Instructions on how to properly shut down the computer system.

ASUS P5K Premium BIOS Configuration

Managing and updating your BIOS

Procedures for updating and managing the motherboard BIOS using utilities.

BIOS setup program

Explains how to navigate and configure system settings through the BIOS setup utility.

Main menu

Overview of basic system information and configuration options available in the BIOS.

Advanced menu

Details on changing advanced settings for CPU, chipset, and other system devices.

Power menu

Configuration options for Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

Boot menu

Settings for configuring the system boot sequence and options.

Tools menu

Access to special function utilities like EZ Flash and O.C. Profile.

Exit menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

ASUS P5K Premium Software and Utilities

Installing an operating system

Guidance on installing supported OS for optimal hardware features.

Support DVD information

Details on the support DVD contents, including drivers and software.

Software information

Details about ASUS utilities like MyLogo3, AI NET2, PC Probe II, etc.

RAID configurations

Explains RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations for hard drives.

Creating a RAID driver disk

Guide to creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

ASUS P5K Premium ATI CrossFire Support

Overview

Introduction to ATI CrossFire technology and its requirements.

Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Step-by-step instructions for installing multiple graphics cards.

Software information

Details on installing device drivers and using the Catalyst Control Center.

ASUS P5K Premium CPU Features Explained

Intel® EM64T

Information on using the Intel EM64T feature for 64-bit operating systems.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Guide to using EIST for power management and performance optimization.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Details on enabling and using Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for multi-tasking.

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