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P5KPL-AM SE Motherboard
P5KPL-AM SE Motherboard
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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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... high-Definition Audio CODEC Anti-Pop function Jack-detect & Multi-Streaming Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x... USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O port (continued on the next page) viii 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&#...
... high-Definition Audio CODEC Anti-Pop function Jack-detect & Multi-Streaming Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x... USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O port (continued on the next page) viii 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&#...
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... manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
... manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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...
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... with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic...
... with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic...
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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...10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 14. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 ...
... 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...10-1 pin AAFP) 1-11 14. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CD) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin 1-10 ...
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... Celeron 400 Series processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap.../incorrect removal of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 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
... Celeron 400 Series processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap.../incorrect removal of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 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
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... for installation details. 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 in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Refer to unplug the power cord before ...adding or removing expansion cards. 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 ...
... for installation details. 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 in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Refer to unplug the power cord before ...adding or removing expansion cards. 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 ...
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..., use the C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
..., use the C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. CLRTC 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... 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 The USBPW56 jumper is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. LAN (RJ-45) port. When ...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. PS/2 mouse port (green). Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply...
... 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 The USBPW56 jumper is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. LAN (RJ-45) port. When ...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. PS/2 mouse port (green). Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply...
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... 4. Line Out port (lime). This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 SATA signal cable to...
... 4. Line Out port (lime). This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 SATA signal cable to...
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IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the system chassis. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 ... gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never...
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the system chassis. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 ... gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE GND USB_P7+ USB_P7- USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never...
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...jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black... fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front ... NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L P5KPL-AM SE HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that ...may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 These are not jumpers! 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AC97]. P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN ...
...jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black... fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front ... NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L P5KPL-AM SE HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that ...may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 These are not jumpers! 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AC97]. P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN ...
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... 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 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. 6. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5KPL-AM SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V...
... 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 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. 6. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC P5KPL-AM SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V...
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... power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...receive stereo audio input from or written to this connector. Ground Reset 8. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power ...
... power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...receive stereo audio input from or written to this connector. Ground Reset 8. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power ...
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... hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. 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 your computer. Use the...
... hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. 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 your computer. Use the...
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...EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Press to use a bootable floppy disk and a DOS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having ... POST 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:\ ...update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www...
...EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Press to use a bootable floppy disk and a DOS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having ... POST 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:\ ...update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www...
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...xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. We recommend that you always shut down procedure. •... 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 If you are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you want to ...
...xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. We recommend that you always shut down procedure. •... 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 If you are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you want to ...
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.... The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree...
.... The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the configuration of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. The Module Version and USB Devices...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the configuration of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. The Module Version and USB Devices...
