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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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... on the next page) viii Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - Maximum shared memory of 256 MB - P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo...
... on the next page) viii Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - Maximum shared memory of 256 MB - P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo...
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P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary Internal connectors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x internal speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio in (24.5 cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to 600MHz at 1MHz increment. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU...
P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary Internal connectors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x internal speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio in (24.5 cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to 600MHz at 1MHz increment. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU...
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Refer to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on it, check the items in the bag that you for the ... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take ...
Refer to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on it, check the items in the bag that you for the ... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take ...
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... the chassis. LGA775 socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)...Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. 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) ...® 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...
... the chassis. LGA775 socket 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)...Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. 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) ...® 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...
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... DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory 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 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core ™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium®...
... DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory 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 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core ™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium®...
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...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 Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, 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...
...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 Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, 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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... the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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...ATX power supply that can wake up feature. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications Status OFF Blink Blink ACT LED Description No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Orange Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE Keyboard Power Setting 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Supported by pressing a key ...
...ATX power supply that can wake up feature. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications Status OFF Blink Blink ACT LED Description No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Orange Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE Keyboard Power Setting 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Supported by pressing a key ...
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... port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5KPL-AM SE SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P5KPL-AM SE SATA connectors (ICH7) right angle side Connect the right-angle side of the audio ports in...
... port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5KPL-AM SE SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P5KPL-AM SE SATA connectors (ICH7) right angle side Connect the right-angle side of the audio ports in...
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...USB78) These connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- Doing so will damage the motherboard! Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected... DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you...
...USB78) These connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- Doing so will damage the motherboard! Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected... DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you...
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... 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ...-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front ...
... 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. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of ...-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front ...
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.... Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that complies with more power-consuming devices. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. The system may become unstable or may not... later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
.... Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that complies with more power-consuming devices. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. The system may become unstable or may not... later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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...off the system power. 9. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for system reboot...LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 8. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
...off the system power. 9. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for system reboot...LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 8. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
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...procedures presented in this section for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of the Support DVD to... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
...procedures presented in this section for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of the Support DVD to... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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... BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Press to display the 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...to enable it. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without ...
... BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Press to display the 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or...to enable it. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without ...
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... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. •...to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE They may not exactly match what you see on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure ...
... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. •...to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE They may not exactly match what you see on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure ...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
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... change the configuration of USB devices at startup. Users need to reset the computer to detect the presence of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto...
... change the configuration of USB devices at startup. Users need to reset the computer to detect the presence of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto...