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...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ...
...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 Placement direction 1-5 Screw holes 1-5 Motherboard layout 1-6 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 Installing the CPU 1-7 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 Placement direction 1-5 Screw holes 1-5 Motherboard layout 1-6 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 Installing the CPU 1-7 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 Uninstalling...
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..., 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the next page) ix Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium...
..., 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the next page) ix Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium...
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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently and... as 3D gaming. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. PCI Express x1 and x4 also outperforms PCI interface with minimal noise. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3
... 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently and... as 3D gaming. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. PCI Express x1 and x4 also outperforms PCI interface with minimal noise. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3
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...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card...
...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card...
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... 1: Product introduction 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5KPL-AM USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND...
... 1: Product introduction 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5KPL-AM USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND...
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...boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-27 11. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-...
...boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...orientation. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-27 11. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-...
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... the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields... field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM You cannot select an item that menu.
... the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields... field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM You cannot select an item that menu.
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... in .] 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you...
... in .] 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 2.3 Main menu When you...
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.... Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM
.... Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM
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...menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI ...] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is reserved for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used...
...menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI ...] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is reserved for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used...
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...] Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS...feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit...
...] Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS...feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit...
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If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to... items allow you do not wish to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the power, the specific field shows N/A. Select an item then press to enable or...
If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to... items allow you do not wish to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the power, the specific field shows N/A. Select an item then press to enable or...
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..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5KPL-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5KPL-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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... mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM 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 / Celeron...
... mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM 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 / Celeron...
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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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...any memory existing solutions in applications such as 3D gaming. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1- Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your system memory and hence...RAID systems. Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports supports USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA775 package. Backwards compatible with.../s, for next generation components and peripherals. and video capabilities. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s...
...any memory existing solutions in applications such as 3D gaming. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1- Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your system memory and hence...RAID systems. Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports supports USB 2.0 is the next generation ATA specification that of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in LGA775 package. Backwards compatible with.../s, for next generation components and peripherals. and video capabilities. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s...
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... the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express...
... the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express...