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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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... features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™...
... features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™...
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... DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video Technology - Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts ... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. After you to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the ...
... DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video Technology - Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts ... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. After you to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting the ...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual...latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using only one...
... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual...latency. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using only one...
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.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double - DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G ...
.... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double - DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G ...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM...
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... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ... internal frequency. Auto - Overclock Profile - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9
... the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ... internal frequency. Auto - Overclock Profile - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9
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... 960MHz 1000MHz v v v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v 1200MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this happens, revert to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 1600, 1333, 1066, and 800. Refer to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15... to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to the default setting. If this item is from 133 to select the overclock options. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 600.
... 960MHz 1000MHz v v v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v 1200MHz v Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this happens, revert to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 1600, 1333, 1066, and 800. Refer to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15... to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to the default setting. If this item is from 133 to select the overclock options. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 600.
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...item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Setting this option only when you install 64-bit ... appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to ...
...item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Setting this option only when you install 64-bit ... appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to ...
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... S1 state. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to malfunction. The system can... at any time. [S3 Only] - The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend. When set to RAM) sleep state (default).
... S1 state. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to malfunction. The system can... at any time. [S3 Only] - The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for system suspend. When set to RAM) sleep state (default).