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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 shared memory of 256 MB - Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - 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 shared memory of 256 MB - Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - 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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... socket before touching any of the items 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 install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you must shut down the system and...
... socket before touching any of the items 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 install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you must shut down the system and...
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...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 ... 24.4cm(9.6in) Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) 1-8 1-13 Page 1-11...) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-13 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-12 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. The edge with external ports goes to the...
...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 ... 24.4cm(9.6in) Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) 1-8 1-13 Page 1-11...) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-13 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-12 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. The edge with external ports goes to the...
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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 two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
... 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 two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
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...sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for installation details. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI...such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This...
...sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for installation details. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI...such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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...) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. enter data. Shut down the key during the boot...
...) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. enter data. Shut down the key during the boot...
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... +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 Realtek 10/100 LAN controller, this jumper to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. 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 ...
... +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 Realtek 10/100 LAN controller, this jumper to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. 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 ...
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... Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. 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 this port becomes Front...
... Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. 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 this port becomes Front...
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.... 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The USB module cable is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. Connect the USB module cable to the motherboard's IDE...
.... 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The USB module cable is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. Connect the USB module cable to the motherboard's IDE...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that...
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...-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The power supply plugs are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you...
...-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The power supply plugs are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you...
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...or soft-off the system power. 9. The IDE LED lights up when you to receive stereo audio input from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports ... Reset 8. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 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 read from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV ...
...or soft-off the system power. 9. The IDE LED lights up when you to receive stereo audio input from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports ... Reset 8. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 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 read from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV ...
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...Autorun is NOT enabled 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ...computer, browse the contents of your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features.
...Autorun is NOT enabled 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ...computer, browse the contents of your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features.
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To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having 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.... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the...
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having 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.... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the...
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... section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,... using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE...
... section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,... using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE...
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... the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
... the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Auto - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
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... of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options.
... of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options.