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... the express written permission 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in...
... the express written permission 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in...
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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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...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 P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus... memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron®...
...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 P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus... memory architecture - 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron®...
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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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...(front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the ... 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...
...(front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the ... 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...
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.... 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.... 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot...
.... 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.... 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot...
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... 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 the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then...devices. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-23 The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. The system may become unstable ...
... 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 the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then...devices. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-23 The power supply plugs are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. The system may become unstable ...
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...you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the... section 2.4.3 Chipset for USB 2.0 ports. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 9. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio...
...you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the... section 2.4.3 Chipset for USB 2.0 ports. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. 9. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. configurable, you can change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
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... the presence of the basic system information. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 These items show N/A if no IDE/ Serial ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to section 2.2.1 BIOS ...xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter ...
... the presence of the basic system information. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 These items show N/A if no IDE/ Serial ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to section 2.2.1 BIOS ...xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure system time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter ...
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...system. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu ... items in this menu allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - loads the test mode. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. The BIOS automatically detects the ...
...system. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu ... items in this menu allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. Overclock Profile - loads the test mode. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. The BIOS automatically detects the ...
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.... Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). The system can cause the system to malfunction. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows... Mode [Auto] 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: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-15 Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). The system can cause the system to malfunction. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows... Mode [Auto] 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.
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... [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list.
... [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list.