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...express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ..., INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E4402 First Edition V1 March 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ..., INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E4402 First Edition V1 March 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL/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/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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P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Celeron® ...multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to 600MHz at back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Optical S/PDIF output 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ...
P5KPL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS exclusive overclocking features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Celeron® ...multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to 600MHz at back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Optical S/PDIF output 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ...
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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 ... 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 BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR...
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 ... 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 BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR...
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-2 Chapter ...The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. Dual channel DDR2 ...
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1-2 Chapter ...The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU ASUS EPU detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. Dual channel DDR2 ...
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... earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you...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...
... earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you...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...
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... boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that 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 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and...
... boot. • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that 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 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and...
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...The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to... the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to...
...The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to... the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to...
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... of a menu screen are items that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu...
... of a menu screen are items that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu...
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA device... device information. Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CDROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA device... device information. Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA drive. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-7
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... overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP...you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ...
... overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP...you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ...
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.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the...
.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-15 When set to [Power On], the system goes on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to change the settings for the ... 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: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - When set to its working state exactly where it...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-15 When set to [Power On], the system goes on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to change the settings for the ... 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: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - When set to its working state exactly where it...
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... Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to turn...
... Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to turn...