sacha35
15-01-2008, 12:18 PM
Date: 15th January 2008
Category: Motherboard
Manufacturers: ASUS
Author: sacha35
Asus: P5K PRO
Rating:
Speed: 89-100
Features: 91-100
Value:96-100
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The P5K PRO is an Intel P35 chipset-based motherboard that supports FSB 1333 and DDR2 1066 and combines better overclocking performance with great energy efficiency. Featuring the cutting-edge ASUS EPU and ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design, the P5K PRO triumphs over other competitive MB solution.
With improved VRM efficiency, ASUS EPU digitally monitors and fine-tunes the CPU power supply in heavy or light loadings, while ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design ensures better power efficiency and thermal performance over competitor’s 6-phase design with higher temperatures.
This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 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 Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
The Intel P35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support the next generation 45nm CPU; and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz and DDR2 800/667 MHz memory architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. Surpass the Limit with Easy Overclocking Choices ASUS´s Super Memspeed Technology keeps you one step ahead by breaking through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions with full support of native DDR2 1066. With support for future memory trends, your purchase investment is protected; and it is the best stage for overclocking options when compared to other technologies that run at reduced frequencies of DDR2 800 or require overclocking to reach DDR2 1066.
It is also the only technology that allows overclocking to be more convenient and smart - providing better compatibility and the ability to overclock up to 1370MHz - an enhancement of up to 71% - granting great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
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 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications.
Working together with AI Gear 3, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to help save the environment.
With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS´ 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with its 95% power efficiency.
High quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors all add up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - creating more energy efficiency. Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition 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.
Main Features:
Intel P35 chipset
Intel Core2 Quad / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design
Precision Tweaker 2
ASUS Q-Shield
Overview
The P5K PRO is an Intel P35 chipset-based motherboard that supports FSB 1333 and DDR2 1066 and combines better overclocking performance with great energy efficiency. Featuring the cutting-edge ASUS EPU and ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase power design, the P5K PRO triumphs over other competitive MB solution. With improved VRM efficiency, ASUS EPU digitally monitors and fine-tunes the CPU power supply in heavy or light loadings, while ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design ensures better power efficiency and thermal performance over competitor’s 6-phase design with higher temperatures.
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Specifications
Product Type Motherboard Form Factor MATX Width 30.5 cm Depth 21.8 cm Compatible Processors Pentium 4, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Wolfdale 64-bit Processors Compatibility Built-in Processor Socket LGA775 Socket Multi-Core Support Dual-Core / Quad-core Chipset Type Intel P35 Express / Intel ICH9R Max Bus Speed 1333 MHz BIOS Type AMI Storage Controller ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) Power Connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Processor
Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )
Memory
Supported RAM Technology DDR II SDRAM Supported RAM Integrity Check Non-ECC RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 8 GB (max) Supported RAM Speed PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-8500 RAM Features Unbuffered, two DDR channels
Audio
Audio Output Sound card Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Telecom / Networking
Networking Network adapter - Marvell Yukon 88E8056 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features
BIOS Features DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, SMBIOS 2.3 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS MyLogo3, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support Manual Settings CPU frequency, processor core voltage Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR) Hardware Features Chassis intrusion detection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS Q-Fan 2, ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System), ATI CrossFire technology support, ASUS AI Nap, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, ASUS AI NET2, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS), ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS AI Direct Link, ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slot(s) 1 processor - LGA775 Socket
4 memory - DIMM 240-pin
1 PCI Express x16
1 PCI Express x16 ( x4 mode )
2 PCI Express x1
2 PCI Storage Interfaces Intel ICH9R : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
Marvell 88SE6102 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) RAID Features Intel Matrix RAID Technology Interfaces 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC
1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 PIN FireWire
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Additional Connectors (Optional) 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
Software Included Drivers & Utilities Compliant Standards Plug and Play, RoHS
Final thoughts:
The ASUS P5K PRO is an outstanding small ATX motherboard that offers all the features you expect to see on a higher priced full size ATX board.
The board layout and overall design were well thought out,except the main 24 pin power supply input as this seams a bit of an unusual place to put this, but keeping with ASUS’ stellar reputation, with no real tight areas on the board.
Asus have again outdone themselves on this one and have provided all the accessories as you would expect to find in a much higher priced motherboard.
With a retail price of around £75.00 it makes this motherboard a worth will investment especially if you are limited for space.
Link To asus site: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534&l4=0&model=1921&modelmenu=1
Category: Motherboard
Manufacturers: ASUS
Author: sacha35
Asus: P5K PRO
Rating:
Speed: 89-100
Features: 91-100
Value:96-100
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f124/waterboy100/000000063195.jpg
The P5K PRO is an Intel P35 chipset-based motherboard that supports FSB 1333 and DDR2 1066 and combines better overclocking performance with great energy efficiency. Featuring the cutting-edge ASUS EPU and ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design, the P5K PRO triumphs over other competitive MB solution.
With improved VRM efficiency, ASUS EPU digitally monitors and fine-tunes the CPU power supply in heavy or light loadings, while ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design ensures better power efficiency and thermal performance over competitor’s 6-phase design with higher temperatures.
This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 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 Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
The Intel P35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support the next generation 45nm CPU; and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz and DDR2 800/667 MHz memory architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. Surpass the Limit with Easy Overclocking Choices ASUS´s Super Memspeed Technology keeps you one step ahead by breaking through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions with full support of native DDR2 1066. With support for future memory trends, your purchase investment is protected; and it is the best stage for overclocking options when compared to other technologies that run at reduced frequencies of DDR2 800 or require overclocking to reach DDR2 1066.
It is also the only technology that allows overclocking to be more convenient and smart - providing better compatibility and the ability to overclock up to 1370MHz - an enhancement of up to 71% - granting great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
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 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications.
Working together with AI Gear 3, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to help save the environment.
With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS´ 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with its 95% power efficiency.
High quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors all add up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - creating more energy efficiency. Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition 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.
Main Features:
Intel P35 chipset
Intel Core2 Quad / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design
Precision Tweaker 2
ASUS Q-Shield
Overview
The P5K PRO is an Intel P35 chipset-based motherboard that supports FSB 1333 and DDR2 1066 and combines better overclocking performance with great energy efficiency. Featuring the cutting-edge ASUS EPU and ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase power design, the P5K PRO triumphs over other competitive MB solution. With improved VRM efficiency, ASUS EPU digitally monitors and fine-tunes the CPU power supply in heavy or light loadings, while ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design ensures better power efficiency and thermal performance over competitor’s 6-phase design with higher temperatures.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f124/waterboy100/169503.gif
Specifications
Product Type Motherboard Form Factor MATX Width 30.5 cm Depth 21.8 cm Compatible Processors Pentium 4, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Wolfdale 64-bit Processors Compatibility Built-in Processor Socket LGA775 Socket Multi-Core Support Dual-Core / Quad-core Chipset Type Intel P35 Express / Intel ICH9R Max Bus Speed 1333 MHz BIOS Type AMI Storage Controller ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) Power Connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Processor
Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )
Memory
Supported RAM Technology DDR II SDRAM Supported RAM Integrity Check Non-ECC RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 8 GB (max) Supported RAM Speed PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-8500 RAM Features Unbuffered, two DDR channels
Audio
Audio Output Sound card Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Telecom / Networking
Networking Network adapter - Marvell Yukon 88E8056 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features
BIOS Features DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, SMBIOS 2.3 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS MyLogo3, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support Manual Settings CPU frequency, processor core voltage Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR) Hardware Features Chassis intrusion detection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS Q-Fan 2, ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System), ATI CrossFire technology support, ASUS AI Nap, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, ASUS AI NET2, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS), ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS AI Direct Link, ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slot(s) 1 processor - LGA775 Socket
4 memory - DIMM 240-pin
1 PCI Express x16
1 PCI Express x16 ( x4 mode )
2 PCI Express x1
2 PCI Storage Interfaces Intel ICH9R : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
Marvell 88SE6102 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) RAID Features Intel Matrix RAID Technology Interfaces 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC
1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 PIN FireWire
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Additional Connectors (Optional) 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
Software Included Drivers & Utilities Compliant Standards Plug and Play, RoHS
Final thoughts:
The ASUS P5K PRO is an outstanding small ATX motherboard that offers all the features you expect to see on a higher priced full size ATX board.
The board layout and overall design were well thought out,except the main 24 pin power supply input as this seams a bit of an unusual place to put this, but keeping with ASUS’ stellar reputation, with no real tight areas on the board.
Asus have again outdone themselves on this one and have provided all the accessories as you would expect to find in a much higher priced motherboard.
With a retail price of around £75.00 it makes this motherboard a worth will investment especially if you are limited for space.
Link To asus site: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534&l4=0&model=1921&modelmenu=1