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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...
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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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...5KHz, Vertical: 75Hz VT1708 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special 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 We recommend ...1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 PCIe Gb LAN Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) intergrated Max. P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge:...
...5KHz, Vertical: 75Hz VT1708 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special 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 We recommend ...1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 PCIe Gb LAN Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) intergrated Max. P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge:...
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P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth 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 current PC loading and intelligently moderating power...
... controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth 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 current PC loading and intelligently moderating power...
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...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion...
...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion...
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... the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-23
... the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is purchased separately. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-23
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... Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
... Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
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... before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu...
... before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu...
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... Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or... system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
... Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or... system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
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...Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-...ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 loads the test mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Overclock Profile - Test Mode - Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification...
...Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Select either one of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. System Memory Displays the auto-...ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 loads the test mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. allows you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Overclock Profile - Test Mode - Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification...
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... enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Select an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in a ...ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - The system can cause the system to add more tables...
... enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Select an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in a ...ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - The system can cause the system to add more tables...
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...information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Power On... Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system.
...information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Power On... Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system.