Asus P5KC User Manual

ASUS P5KC 1-3
DDR3 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of
1333/1066/800 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 2-14 for
details.
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 page 2-28, 2-32, and 2-33 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 page 2-27 and 2-35 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 pages 2-27, 2-29, and 2-34 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, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-
streaming technology 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 page 2-27 and 2-28 for details.

Asus P5KC Specifications

General

ECC	No
Non-ECC	Yes
Number of memory slots	6
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Number of SATA connectors	5
Special features	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear2. - ASUS AI Nap. - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution. - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2. - ASUS Q-Fan 2. ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter. ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector. - ASUS O.C. Profile. - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. - ASUS EZ Flash 2. - ASUS AI Slot Detector.
Manageability features	WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Controller interface type	Serial ATA
Controller 2nd interface type	UltraDMA 133/100/66
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	2 x PCI-E x16 1 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI
Bundled software	Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm