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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL/EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL/EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features...
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...creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging 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 to USB drives only. Express Gate Express...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 This is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
...creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging 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 to USB drives only. Express Gate Express...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 This is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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...of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately ...
...of the motherboard, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 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. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately ...
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... into the A retention tab. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-9
... into the A retention tab. If it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. B ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-9
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-11
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-11
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... Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to the memory address limitation on the motherboard...
... Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to the memory address limitation on the motherboard...
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Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-15 "Timing SS N/A Heat-Sink Package SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-.../ 512 KHX8500D2K2/2G OCZ2N1066SR2DK(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 2GB(2 x 1GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double - DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot...
Single-sided / DS - ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-15 "Timing SS N/A Heat-Sink Package SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-.../ 512 KHX8500D2K2/2G OCZ2N1066SR2DK(EPP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 2GB(2 x 1GB) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double - DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot...
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... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to...
... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you may cause you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to...
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..., power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-19 This jumper is for the rear USB ports. 3. When you set this jumper to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB...
..., power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-19 This jumper is for the rear USB ports. 3. When you set this jumper to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB...
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... 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime ...
... 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime ...
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The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-23 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By ...
The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-23 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By ...
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... blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
... blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
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The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27
The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27
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... from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-29
... from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-29
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... disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is...ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL/EPU...
... disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is...ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL/EPU...
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... utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •.... 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KPLEPU.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for USB Device... When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file...
... utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •.... 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5KPLEPU.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for USB Device... When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file...
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for special functions. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for special functions. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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... the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Select a device item then press to configure system time. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Primary IDE Master...
... the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Select a device item then press to configure system time. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7 Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Primary IDE Master...
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... can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information...
... can cause the system to malfunction. Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Overclock Profile - BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information...