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P5KPL-CM Motherboard
P5KPL-CM Motherboard
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5KPL-CM 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5KPL-CM 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified ...slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ...
...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified ...slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ...
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... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...
... and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... from Intel. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-CM 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... from Intel. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-CM 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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...the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It ... entertainment contents to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/800/1066(O.C.) MHz to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-...
...the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It ... entertainment contents to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/800/1066(O.C.) MHz to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-...
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.... P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power...
.... P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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... the rear of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws...! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct ...
... the rear of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws...! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct ...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ...) PARALLEL PORT VGA 24.5cm (9.6in) USB34 PWR_FAN PS2_USBPW LAN_USB12 AUDIO Clock Gen 954 Intel G31 ICS 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ...) PARALLEL PORT VGA 24.5cm (9.6in) USB34 PWR_FAN PS2_USBPW LAN_USB12 AUDIO Clock Gen 954 Intel G31 ICS 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3...
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...R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will...installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
...R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will...installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap ...
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... contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer.
... contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer.
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Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition...
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction R 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction R 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4.
ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4.
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ... Technology and for optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R 128 Pins P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ... Technology and for optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R 128 Pins P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs...
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this heppens, contact your memory ...the DIMM sockets. • You may not match Intel® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to ODT value. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for...
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this heppens, contact your memory ...the DIMM sockets. • You may not match Intel® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to ODT value. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for...
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... these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 The DIMM might get...
... these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 The DIMM might get...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the .... Keep the screw for the card. 2. Make sure to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the .... Keep the screw for the card. 2. Make sure to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend...
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...for PCI devices. Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - -- Onboard LAN - PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Used - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 shared - - -- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 6 13 Printer Port (LPT1) 7 3 System... Port 12 8 Numeric Data Processor 13 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI1 - - - shared -
...for PCI devices. Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - -- Onboard LAN - PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Used - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 4 shared - - -- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 6 13 Printer Port (LPT1) 7 3 System... Port 12 8 Numeric Data Processor 13 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI1 - - - shared -
