Asus P5KPL-AM EPU User Manual
P5KPL-AM EPU
Motherboard
E4721
First Edition V1
May 2009
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
P5KPL-AM EPU specications summary ................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................
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1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1.11 Software support ........................................................................
1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................
1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
2.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
2.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
2.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
2.2.5 Submenu items ...............................................................
2.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
2.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
2.2.9 General help ...................................................................
2.3 Main menu ....................................................................................
2.3.1 System Time ..................................................................
2.3.2 System Date ..................................................................
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and
2.3.4 Storage Conguration .....................................................
2.3.5 System Information .........................................................
2.4 Advanced menu ...........................................................................
2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ..............................................
2.4.2 CPU Conguration .........................................................
2.4.3 Chipset ..........................................................................
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................
2.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................
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2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-15
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .........................................................
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ......................................................
2.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2.6.3 Security .........................................................................
2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
2.7.2 AI NET 2
2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
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• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
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P5KPL-AM EPU specications summary
CPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad /
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® G31
System bus 1600 (O.C)/1333/1066/800MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
Expansion slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot
Storage Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports:
LAN PCIe Gb LAN
Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) intergrated
Audio VT1708 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC
USB 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back
ASUS Special
features
Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core /
Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready
Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
(Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
- 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC
DDR2 1066* (O.C.)/800/667MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 4GB system memory
** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,
Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less
than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system
memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS.
1 x PCIe x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s
1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Max. resolution 2048 x 1536 x 32bpp, Horizontal: 127.5KHz,
Vertical: 75Hz
panel)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash2
ASUS EPU-L
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS AI NET2
ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Turbo Key
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Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Internal connectors 1 x High Denition front panel audio connector
BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS
Manageability WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up
Accessories 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable
Support DVD Drivers
Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3cm)
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6-channel audio I/O port
1 x VGA port
1 x COM port
1X Parallel port
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x System panel connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
4 x SATA connectors
1 x Speaker connector
v2.5, ACPI v2 0a
1 x Serial ATA cable
1 x I/O shield
User Manual
ASUS Update
ASUS PC Probe II
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM EPU motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable
Accessories 1 x I/O shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU
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support
This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™
2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for multitasking,
multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 (O.C.)/1333/ 1066/ 800
MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm
manufacturing process.
Intel® G31 Chipset
The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia
experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 3100. It supports 1333MHz FSB (front-side-bus), and delivers
breakthrough advances in 3D and 2D graphics; and video capabilities.
This integrated chipset is able to meet the changing display requirements
of visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video
Technology - which trailblazes new standards in high-denition video,
crisp imaging, and accurate color control.
DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 support
This motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer
rates of 1066 (O.C.)/ 800/ 667 MHz providing great performance for 3D
graphics and other memory-demanding applications.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specications, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efcient power
management for advanced operating systems.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS EPU
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power
management by detecting the current PC loading and intelligently
moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most
appropriate power usage to save power and money.
Turbo Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into
an overclocking button. After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts
performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through
pressing the button.
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ASUS Q-FAN
ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan
speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work
in distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB disk
that contains the latest BIOS le.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without
using an OS-based utility.
ASUS AI NET2
ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after
turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported
back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings
when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the
need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut
down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the
CPU parameters to their default settings.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s
Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line
with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly 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 install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to
static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts 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 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
1.5.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-26
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin
ATX12V)
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4,
USBPW5-8)
4. Intel CPU socket 1-7 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
6. DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-12 14. Onboard LED 1-4
7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-25 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-27
8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 16. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24
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1-23 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24
1-20 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-27
1-22 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®
Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core
/ Celeron® processors.
• Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector and chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the
socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing,
or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever
is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
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 the
arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and
forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then
push the PnP cap from the load plate
window to remove (4B).
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket then t
the socket alignment key into the CPU
notch.
PnP cap
Load plate
4B
4A
3
CPU notch
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
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