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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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Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, ...
Canadian Department of Communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, ...
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...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables are also provided. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...
...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your... technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables are also provided. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that ...
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If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ...cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you start...
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ...cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you start...
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...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... 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. 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 to the rear part of the chassis. 24.4cm(9.6in) Place...
...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... 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. 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 to the rear part of the chassis. 24.4cm(9.6in) Place...
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... 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
... 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules...
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...-Y5 DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 SS E5108AE-6E-E SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS E5108AE-6E-E SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support A* B* •... address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency depends on its SPD.
...-Y5 DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 SS E5108AE-6E-E SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS E5108AE-6E-E SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support A* B* •... address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency depends on its SPD.
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...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 motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. USB device wake-up.... Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
...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 motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. USB device wake-up.... Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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...the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device ... 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for USB 2.0 ports. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
...the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. USB+5V P5KPL-AM SE USB78 PIN 1 USB56 PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P8- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device ... 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for USB 2.0 ports. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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...Audio]. 5. 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 ...-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you...
...Audio]. 5. 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 ...-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you...
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... Support DVD to your computer. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if 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 ...
... Support DVD to your computer. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if 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 ...
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...Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Installing ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...Next. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a.
...Next. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Installing ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...Next. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a.
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...in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST 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...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 ...2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. 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...
...in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST 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...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 ...2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. 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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...the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...allows you to the SATA1 / SATA2 connector; Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Completed. When found ! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree...
...the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...allows you to the SATA1 / SATA2 connector; Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Completed. When found ! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree...
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...Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press... latest BIOS file for this utility. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure system time. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or ...
...Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend that you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press... latest BIOS file for this utility. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure system time. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or ...
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... temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on . If the fan is not connected to generate a wake event....[Disabled] Disable/Enable RI to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead...
... temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on . If the fan is not connected to generate a wake event....[Disabled] Disable/Enable RI to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead...