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Chapter 1: Product introduction

LGA775 Intel

®

Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in

LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-

Core CPU. It´s excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic

gamers with 1600(OC)/1333 / 1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core is

one of the most powerful CPU in the world.

Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775

package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and

1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful

and energy efficient CPU in the world.

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-definition video, crisp imaging, and

accurate color control.

Dual-Channel DDR2 1066 (OC)

Dual-channel DDR2 technology doubles the bandwidth of your system

memory and hence boost the system performance to out perform any

memory existing solutions in the market.

8 Channel High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8 channel HD

audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC

enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature,

retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously

sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk

to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network

games. All of these are done on one computer.

Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports supports

USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation

components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB

1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at

480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.

Section	Page
Notices	6
About this guide	7
Safety information	7
P5KPL-AM specifications summary	9
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	39
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	39
1.11.2 Support DVD information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	41
2.1.2 ASUS Update utility	42
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	43
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	44
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	47
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	48
2.2.5 Submenu items	48
2.2.6 Configuration fields	48
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Time	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	49
2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave	49
2.3.5 IDE Configuration	50
2.3.6 System Information	50
2.4 Advanced menu	51
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	51
2.4.2 USB Configuration	52
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	53
2.4.4 Chipset	54
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	55
2.4.6 PCI PnP	55
2.5 Power menu	56
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	56
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	56
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	57
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	57
2.6 Boot menu	58
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	58
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	59
2.6.3 Security	59
2.7 Tools menu	60
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	60
2.7.2 AI NET2	60

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