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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

2.4

Advanced menu

The

Advanced

menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system

devices.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

JumperFree Configuration

USB Configuration

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCIPnP

Adjust system

frequency/voltage

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field

values can cause the system to malfunction.

2.4.1

JumperFree Configuration

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.

Select either one of the preset overclocking.

Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode]

The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].

FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization

CPU Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The

value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU

frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The

values range from 200 to 600. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and

CPU External Frequency settings.

Front Side Bus

CPU External Frequency

FSB 1600(overclocking)

400 MHz

FSB 1333

333 MHz

FSB 1066

266 MHz

FSB 800

200 MHz

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5KPL SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	12
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking 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	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.4 PCI slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot	27
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumper	28
1.10 Connectors	29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	29
1.10.2 Internal connectors	30
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	40
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	41
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	42
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	46
2.2.2 Menu bar	46
2.2.3 Navigation keys	46
2.2.4 Menu items	47
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	47
2.2.6 Configuration fields	47
2.2.7 Pop-up window	47
2.2.8 Scroll bar	47
2.2.9 General help	47
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Time	48
2.3.2 System Date	48
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	48
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4	48
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	49
2.3.6 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	50
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	50
2.4.2 USB Configuration	52
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.4 Chipset	53
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	54
2.4.6 PCI PnP	54
2.5 Power menu	55
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	55
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	55
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	56
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	56
2.6 Boot menu	57
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	57
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	57
2.6.3 Security	58
2.7 Tools menu	59
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	59
2.7.2 AI NET 2	60

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