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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 and...
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 and...
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P5KPL-CM 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 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 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 Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel...
P5KPL-CM 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 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 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 Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel...
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xi P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan ... Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33...
xi P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan ... Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33...
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...This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to 800 MHz. ASUS P5KPL-CM ...1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features...
...This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to 800 MHz. ASUS P5KPL-CM ...1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features...
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... we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter ...1: Product introduction The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16...
... we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter ...1: Product introduction The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16...
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... These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install ... TV tuner, or MPEG card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5KPL-CM USB56 P5KPL-CM USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable...
... These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install ... TV tuner, or MPEG card. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5KPL-CM USB56 P5KPL-CM USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable...
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... you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-33 ATX12V EATXPWR R +12V DC GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5...) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; Find ...
... you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-33 ATX12V EATXPWR R +12V DC GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5...) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; Find ...
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... items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help At the top right... any menu screen means that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13
... items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help At the top right... any menu screen means that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13
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...Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-15 Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, ... the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors...
...Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-15 Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, ... the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 01/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core (TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0302 Build Date : 01/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core (TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
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... Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for system suspend. Suspend...use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [Reserved],...
... Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for system suspend. Suspend...use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [Reserved],...
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...ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard...wish to display the detected temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF] MB Temperature...
...ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard...wish to display the detected temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF] MB Temperature...
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... the boot device priority sequence from the aSSveeallileeaccbttleSIctdreeemveinces. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to change the system boot options. VCORE Voltage, ... that appears on the screen deEFpn1etnedrsGGooenntetorhaeSlunbHu-eslmcprbeeernof devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxFE1Sx0CDrivSEeaxvi] et[DainsdabElxeidt] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-31 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan...
... the boot device priority sequence from the aSSveeallileeaccbttleSIctdreeemveinces. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to change the system boot options. VCORE Voltage, ... that appears on the screen deEFpn1etnedrsGGooenntetorhaeSlunbHu-eslmcprbeeernof devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxFE1Sx0CDrivSEeaxvi] et[DainsdabElxeidt] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-31 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan...