1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS
®
P5KPL-AM 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5KPL-AM
Cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable
1 x SATA cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
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.
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.