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... Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in ...
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......vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii P5KPL-AMEPU specifications summary...ix
Chapter 1:
1.1 ... Placement direction...1-5 Screw holes...1-5 Motherboard layout...1-6 Layout contents...1-6 Installing the CPU...1-7 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...1-10 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...1-11 Overview...1-12 Memory configurations...1-13 Installing a DIMM...1-17 Removing a ...
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...11 1.11.1 1.11.2 Rear panel connectors...1-21 Internal connectors...1-22 Installing an operating system...1-28 Support DVD information...1-28
Software support...1-28
Chapter 2:
2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 ASUSUpdate utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...2-2 ASUS CrashFree ...
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...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference ... website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed ...
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...by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. ... guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:...
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... also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and softwareupdates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
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CPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core...® CPU support list)
Chipset System bus Memory
Expansion slots StorageLAN Graphics AudioUSBASUS Special features
Northbridge: Intel®.../667MHz memory modules - Supports up to 4GB system memory ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating ...
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Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4... PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User ManualDriversASUSUpdateASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19...
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Chapter 1
1.1 Welcome!
Product introduction
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AMEPUmotherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ... on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
ASUSP5KPL-AMEPUmotherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUSmotherboard support DVD ...
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... BIOS file.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European ... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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1.4
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you installmotherboard components or change any motherboardsettings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component... shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location...
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... to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.1
When ... to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Screw holes
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Retention tab A B Load lever
3.
Lift the load lever in the direction of... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
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5.
Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left ...
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... memoryaddress limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the ... OS. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
Memory configurations
•... default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.
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... you removed earlier. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2
1. 2. 3.
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the softwaresettings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Install the softwaredrivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that ...
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4.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.
5.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound ...
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1.11
1.11.1
Software support
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the ... version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboardsettings and hardware ... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to...
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... utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUSUpdate utility
InstallingASUSUpdate
To installASUSUpdate: 1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Click the ... to launch the ASUSUpdate utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:
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...click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.
The ASUSUpdate utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the...the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROMBOARD: P5KPL-AMEPU VER: 0201 DATE: 04/13/2009 A: UpdateROMBOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\...
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...! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
2.2
BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports ...using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system,...