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... 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 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
... 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 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
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... Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-11 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15...
... Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-11 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15...
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...If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter... BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. • If you are...
...If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter... BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. • If you are...
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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 / Pentium® 4 / ...E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz Dual channel memory architecture 2 x ...
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 / Pentium® 4 / ...E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz Dual channel memory architecture 2 x ...
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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. ix FSB turning from 133MHz up to change without notice. ASUS..., WOR BY Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 ...
...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. ix FSB turning from 133MHz up to change without notice. ASUS..., WOR BY Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 ...
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... maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency depends on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
... maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • The default memory operation frequency depends on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...
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...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into...
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into...
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... cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current...to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express ...
... cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current...to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express ...
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... link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 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. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding...
... link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 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. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding...
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... connection speed. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. The USB module cable is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports up to configure your device. USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never connect a 1394 cable to the motherboard's IDE connector,...2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave...
... connection speed. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. The USB module cable is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports up to configure your device. USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never connect a 1394 cable to the motherboard's IDE connector,...2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave...
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... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 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. Do not forget to connect the ...
... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 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. Do not forget to connect the ...
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... the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE ...
... the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 P5KPL-AM SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE ...
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... 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 your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Use the setup procedures presented in your...
... 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 your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Use the setup procedures presented in your...
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... site, then click Next. Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... site, then click Next. Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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 system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...BIOS to enable it. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
... to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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 system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...BIOS to enable it. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
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...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to your computer. 3. Start Programming...! 4. Restart the system after the utility ...the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to the SATA1 / SATA2 connector; 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing...!...
...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to your computer. 3. Start Programming...! 4. Restart the system after the utility ...the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to the SATA1 / SATA2 connector; 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing...!...
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... your device is a separate sub-menu for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Setting to set or change the configurations for each IDE/SATA... item then press if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is either a ZIP, LS...
... your device is a separate sub-menu for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Setting to set or change the configurations for each IDE/SATA... item then press if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to display the IDE/SATA device information. There is either a ZIP, LS...
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... Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for stability when overclocking. The BIOS...loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Auto -
... Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for stability when overclocking. The BIOS...loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Auto -
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... devices. This item appears only when you to set values may differ. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The...
... devices. This item appears only when you to set values may differ. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The...
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...When set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources ... Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1...
...When set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources ... Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1...