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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product information 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product information 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
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... your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
... your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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...-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8102EL CHA_FAN Intel® G31 PCIEX16 RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB78 CLRTC USB56 PRI_IDE 8Mb BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Place ...orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 1-3 10. 5-8) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-3 11. CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 13. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...
...-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8102EL CHA_FAN Intel® G31 PCIEX16 RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1 SB_PWR USBPW5-8 USB78 CLRTC USB56 PRI_IDE 8Mb BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Place ...orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 1-3 10. 5-8) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-3 11. CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 13. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...
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... configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of...
... configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of...
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...install expansion cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for installation details. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
...install expansion cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for installation details. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
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... is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Driver Jumper setting Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports up to PIN 1. GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select ...IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. The USB module cable is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification ...
... is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Driver Jumper setting Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports up to PIN 1. GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select ...IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. The USB module cable is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification ...
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...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition ... 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...
...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition ... 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN...
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...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your computer. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to...
...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to your computer. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to...
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...following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/28/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy ...
...following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/28/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy ...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
... Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change...
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... you to use the PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Disable/Enable RI to turn on the...Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select Ignored if you to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... you to use the PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Disable/Enable RI to turn on the...Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select Ignored if you to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...