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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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...and Multi-streaming - Optical S/PDIF output 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix 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. 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 ...
...and Multi-streaming - Optical S/PDIF output 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4-ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix 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. 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 ...
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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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... 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... frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 Before you for new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
... 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... frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for buying an ASUS® P5KPL/EPU motherboard! ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-1 Before you for new levels of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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... (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 detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb...channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for 3D graphics and other...
... (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 detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the appropriate power usage in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA 3Gb...channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for 3D graphics and other...
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... key applications before entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS ...
... key applications before entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-3 C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS ...
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... you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...
... you place it . Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...
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...of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...components. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel ...
...of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-7 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...components. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel ...
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B ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in ...
B ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-9 DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in ...
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3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
3. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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... from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for overclocking may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-13 or - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using...
... from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for overclocking may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be about 3GB or less. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-13 or - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using...
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... KHX8500D2/ 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. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. "Timing SS N/A Heat-Sink Package SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS Kingston Heat...
... KHX8500D2/ 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. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. "Timing SS N/A Heat-Sink Package SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 SS Kingston Heat...
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... cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
... cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-17 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change...
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... 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-19 This jumper is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you...
... 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-19 This jumper is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you...
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... external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Do... on the fan connectors! These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.
... external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-21 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Do... on the fan connectors! These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.
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The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-23 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps ...
The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-23 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps ...
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.... The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
.... The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
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Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9.
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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 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to install If Autorun is...
... 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 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to install If Autorun is...