Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS
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
Cables
Accessories
Application DVD
Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3
Special features
1.3.1
Product highlights
Intel
This motherboard supports Intel
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
manufacturing process.
Intel
This motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU which introduces
new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given
frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power
management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency.
ASUS P5KPL/EPU
P5KPL/EPU motherboard!
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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
Core™2 Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support
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45nm Processor Ready
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LGA775 Core™ 2 Core™ 2 Quad/
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CPUs in the 45nm
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