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... Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 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 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
... Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 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 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
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...® ICH7 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066 (O.C.)*/800/667MHz memory modules - P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core...
...® ICH7 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066 (O.C.)*/800/667MHz memory modules - P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core...
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P5KPL/EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors ASUS Special features BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support OS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
P5KPL/EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors ASUS Special features BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support OS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI...
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...;2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which introduces new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 Thank you start installing...
...;2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which introduces new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 Thank you start installing...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to their default settings. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging ...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to their default settings. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging ...down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading...
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... comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...
... comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...
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... pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices.... 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port. CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, and 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
... pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices.... 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port. CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, and 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
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...to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40] [1.45] CPU Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for safe mode. The increment is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected...support is disabled. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). If no USB device is 0.00625V. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P5KPL/EPU...
...to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40] [1.45] CPU Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for safe mode. The increment is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected...support is disabled. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). If no USB device is 0.00625V. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P5KPL/EPU...
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... the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable C1E Support. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability...
... the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable C1E Support. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability...