Owner's manual
ASUS P5KPL/1600 1-3
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel® 45nm Processor Ready
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 efciency.
PCI Express Architecture
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specications.
Intel® Core™2 and Quad-core Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775
package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With
new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800
MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efcient CPU in the world.
Dual channel DDR2 800 (O.C. DDR2-1066)
DDR2 800 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory
demanding applications on next generation memory technology.
*Support max. 2 DIMMs when over-clock to DDR2-1066
8-channel high denition audio
Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio
(High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
audio output, jack-detect feature automatically.