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... Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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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... mid-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Supports up to 4GB system memory *Support a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
... mid-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Supports up to 4GB system memory *Support a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port...panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 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...
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 LAN (RJ-45) port...panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU / 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...
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... standout in the long line of energy efficiency. Before you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! Intel® 45nm Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU which are excellent for new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
... standout in the long line of energy efficiency. Before you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! Intel® 45nm Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU which are excellent for new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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...is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. C.P.R. eliminates... the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable ...
...is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. C.P.R. eliminates... the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable ...
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...® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and 400 Series processors. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Locate the...installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 ...
...® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and 400 Series processors. • Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Locate the...installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 ...
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... the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 13. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB... support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL/EPU ...
... the fan connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 13. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB... support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5KPL/EPU ...
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.... Setting to [Auto] allows the system to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40] [1.45] CPU Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the Memory Over Voltage. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the ...Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for safe mode. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] NB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set ICH chipset voltage or Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-11...
.... Setting to [Auto] allows the system to adjust the voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40] [1.45] CPU Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the Memory Over Voltage. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the ...Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for safe mode. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] NB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set ICH chipset voltage or Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-11...
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... [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max... [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in independent partitions. If an invalid ratio is plugged. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the USB mass stroage...
... [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max... [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in independent partitions. If an invalid ratio is plugged. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to set the USB mass stroage...