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...names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
...names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL/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/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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...-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 133MHz to 600MHz at back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total...-ECC DDR2 1066 (O.C.)*/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - 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 ...
...-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - FSB tuning from 133MHz to 600MHz at back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total...-ECC DDR2 1066 (O.C.)*/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - 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 ...
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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 ... 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 BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR...
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 ... 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 BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR...
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High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s...management for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express architecture PCI Express ...
High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s...management for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express architecture PCI Express ...
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... 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the.... 1.8.3 PCI 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...
... 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the.... 1.8.3 PCI 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...
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... system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when 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 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The system may become unstable...
... system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when 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 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The system may become unstable...
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... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module ... purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed.
... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module ... purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
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... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen ... [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async...
... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen ... [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async...
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... the items in this menu. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of ... items allow you to change the settings for the system. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. Auto - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications.
... the items in this menu. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of ... items allow you to change the settings for the system. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. Auto - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications.
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... PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for boot. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to PCI...
... PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for boot. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to PCI...
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...stays in the S1 state. The system can be off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-15 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM ...(default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)...
...stays in the S1 state. The system can be off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-15 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM ...(default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)...
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... options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [Any Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set values. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
... options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] [Any Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set values. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...