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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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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 / Pentium® D...ALC662 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...
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 / Pentium® D...ALC662 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...
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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...
... 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...
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...ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard... 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 Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the ...
...ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard... 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 Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the ...
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... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-12 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR2 DIMM ... 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...
... panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-12 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin 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 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR2 DIMM ... 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...
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... 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 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase...
... 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 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase...
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...motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. Failure to do so may need to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE... Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW5-8 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up • The USB device ...
...motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. Failure to do so may need to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE... Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW5-8 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up • The USB device ...
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2. 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 You must turn ON the computer. 6. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM ...
2. 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 You must turn ON the computer. 6. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. Refer to the ...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 Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the...10/100 LAN controller, this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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. PS/2 mouse port (green...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. Refer to the ...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 Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the...10/100 LAN controller, this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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. PS/2 mouse port (green...
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... is for the function of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to a headphone or a speaker. 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...
... is for the function of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to a headphone or a speaker. 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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...gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is for the Ultra ...DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN1 P5KPL-AM SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra ...
...gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is for the Ultra ...DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN1 P5KPL-AM SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra ...
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...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •... connectors. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. 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
...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •... connectors. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. 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
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...you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ...Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that complies with more power-consuming devices. 6. ATX...
...you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ...Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that complies with more power-consuming devices. 6. ATX...
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... the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button 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 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Optical drive audio connector...
... the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button 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 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Optical drive audio connector...
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...your computer. Refer to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD 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 applications, ...
...your computer. Refer to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD 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 applications, ...
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... 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 Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
... 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 Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website... 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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... reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your system using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following procedures:...2 [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 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the...
... reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your system using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following procedures:...2 [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 Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the...
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... 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter...
... 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter...
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... USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set values may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select an item then press to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected...
... USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set values may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select an item then press to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected...