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... Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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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...total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core... 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 Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...
...total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core... 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 Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600...
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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 ...High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin ...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 ...
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 ...High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin ...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 ...
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... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with 1600 (O.C.)/1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent...
... technologies, making it , check the items in your package with 1600 (O.C.)/1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent...
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... comply with minimal noise. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the... that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool...
... comply with minimal noise. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the... that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool...
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..., ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap ...is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors...
..., ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap ...is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) These fan connectors support a cooling fan of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. This 15-pin port... a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect...
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) These fan connectors support a cooling fan of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. This 15-pin port... a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect...
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... BIOS automatically detects. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] [1.45V] VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to boot even without support for safe mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V...
... BIOS automatically detects. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] [1.45V] VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to boot even without support for safe mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V...
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... Timing by SPD. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Enable this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use as the primary boot...
... Timing by SPD. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Enable this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use as the primary boot...