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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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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in 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 Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in ...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX...
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in 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 Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in ...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX...
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...RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1... PS2_USBPW1-4) 1-8 1-13 Page 1-11 1-7 1-14 1-14 1-12 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. LGA775 socket 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard...
...RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1... PS2_USBPW1-4) 1-8 1-13 Page 1-11 1-7 1-14 1-14 1-12 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. LGA775 socket 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 7. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard...
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...PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2...
...PnP cap. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2...
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...up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. USBPW5-8 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ... details. Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so 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,...
...up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. USBPW5-8 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ... details. Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so 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,...
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...66 IDE devices. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- The USB module cable is set as "Cable-Select," ensure ...NC Never connect a 1394 cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to the USB connectors. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have...
...66 IDE devices. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- The USB module cable is set as "Cable-Select," ensure ...NC Never connect a 1394 cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to the USB connectors. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have...
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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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD...
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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD...
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...the setup procedures presented in your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to...XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun ...
...the setup procedures presented in your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to...XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun ...
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... Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having 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... 2 and 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... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www...
... Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having 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... 2 and 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... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www...
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...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you 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 Master...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- If you want to enter Setup after changing any of the ...
...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you 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 Master...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- If you want to enter Setup after changing any of the ...
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...least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the first try. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected...] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration...
...least 1A on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the first try. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected...] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration...