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... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12...
... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1-4 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12...
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P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 ... than 3GB. resolution 2048 x 1536 x 32bpp, Horizontal: 127.5KHz, Vertical: 75Hz VT1708 High 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 Supports up to www...
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 ... than 3GB. resolution 2048 x 1536 x 32bpp, Horizontal: 127.5KHz, Vertical: 75Hz VT1708 High 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 Supports up to www...
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...new standards in 3D and 2D graphics; After you to save power and money. Intel® G31 Chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for high... 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 PC loading and intelligently moderating power in real-time...
...new standards in 3D and 2D graphics; After you to save power and money. Intel® G31 Chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for high... 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 PC loading and intelligently moderating power in real-time...
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If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is ...; Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using a 32...
If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is ...; Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using a 32...
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... parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. function. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For...
... parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. function. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. For...
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The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin... connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 9. Never connect a 1394 cable to avail of the system chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to ...
The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin... connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 9. Never connect a 1394 cable to avail of the system chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to ...
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... change the settings for the system. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Test Mode - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Overclock Profile - loads the test mode. System Memory Displays the auto...Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you...
... change the settings for the system. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Test Mode - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Overclock Profile - loads the test mode. System Memory Displays the auto...Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you...
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...functions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. NB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Northbridge Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] [1.45V] VTT_CPU Over Voltage ... CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...functions. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. NB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Northbridge Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] [1.45V] VTT_CPU Over Voltage ... CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [DVMT Mode] [Fixed Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ...IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PCG/IGD [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to...
North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [DVMT Mode] [Fixed Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS ...IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PCG/IGD [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to...