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....1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup ...11 USB Configuration 2-12 CPU Configuration 2-13 Chipset 2-14 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 Suspend Mode 2-16 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 APM Configuration 2-...
....1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup ...11 USB Configuration 2-12 CPU Configuration 2-13 Chipset 2-14 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 PCI PnP 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 Suspend Mode 2-16 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 APM Configuration 2-...
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... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron® 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7...
... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron® 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7...
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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports... additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis ..., PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports... additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis ..., PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... Video Technology - Intel® Quad-core is able to different destinations. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in 3D and 2D graphics; It supports 1333MHz FSB (front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in LGA775 package. All of these are done on one of the most powerful CPU in the...
... Video Technology - Intel® Quad-core is able to different destinations. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in 3D and 2D graphics; It supports 1333MHz FSB (front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in LGA775 package. All of these are done on one of the most powerful CPU in the...
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...OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. PCI Express x1 and x4 ... creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems. Serial ATA 3 Gb/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 high-speed...
...OS-based utility. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. PCI Express x1 and x4 ... creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems. Serial ATA 3 Gb/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 high-speed...
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...motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and HyperThreading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your left. P5KPL-AM P5KPL-AM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
...motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and HyperThreading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your left. P5KPL-AM P5KPL-AM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
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... PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. SPEAKER P5KPL-AM +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 P5KPL-AM Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-25 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. pin SPEAKER) This...
... PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. SPEAKER P5KPL-AM +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 P5KPL-AM Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-25 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. pin SPEAKER) This...
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... Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the...-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM ...
... Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the...-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM ...
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... Mbps). keys to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to adjust the...Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to change ...
... Mbps). keys to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to adjust the...Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to change ...
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...PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]... of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
...PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]... of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
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... 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12...System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI...
... 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12...System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 Chipset 2-23 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI...
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... 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST...
... 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST...
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... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the following parts: • Chapter...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide ...
... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the following parts: • Chapter...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide ...
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... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...
... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...
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xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x S/PDIF...PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/...
xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x S/PDIF...PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/...
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1.1 Welcome! Intel® Quad-core is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM motherboard! It´s excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of...
1.1 Welcome! Intel® Quad-core is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM motherboard! It´s excellent for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of...
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Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...II is one of visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video Technology - PCI Express x1 and ...Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is faster than that of your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5KPL... in applications such as 3D gaming. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your ...
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...II is one of visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video Technology - PCI Express x1 and ...Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is faster than that of your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5KPL... in applications such as 3D gaming. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your ...
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6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B)... finger directly. 7. Refer to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-11 Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in ...
6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B)... finger directly. 7. Refer to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-11 Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in ...
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...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...! These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-31 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...! These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-31 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...
... LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Intel® EIST technology (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...