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...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 ... expansion card 1-20 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-20 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot 1-22 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-22 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot 1-22 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel...
...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 ... expansion card 1-20 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-20 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-21 1.8.4 PCI slot 1-22 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-22 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot 1-22 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3... 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3... 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 iv
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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 / Celeron...1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture (Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory Quality Vendor List) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) integrated Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp ...
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 / Celeron...1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture (Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory Quality Vendor List) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) integrated Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp ...
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...with integrated graphic engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and ...MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to 17.0 GB/s when O.C. 1066MHz). This integrated chipset contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for details.
...with integrated graphic engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and ...MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to 17.0 GB/s when O.C. 1066MHz). This integrated chipset contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for details.
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... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until...
... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until...
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... 1 - - - -- shared - - FGH shared shared --- --- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 shared - PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Onboard LAN - Onboard HD audio shared - - -- 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk...
... 1 - - - -- shared - - FGH shared shared --- --- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 shared - PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Onboard LAN - Onboard HD audio shared - - -- 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk...
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... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 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 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 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 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
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... Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...TAB] to configure system time. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu ...
... Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...TAB] to configure system time. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu ...
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... (for 1066MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] Configuration options (for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-19 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set... FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to become unstable! The value of this happens, revert to set the ...
... (for 1066MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] Configuration options (for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-19 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set... FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the system bus and PCI bus. If this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to become unstable! The value of this happens, revert to set the ...
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... Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of ...overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you ...
... Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of ...overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you ...
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...) devices not required for an IRQ. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play...
...) devices not required for an IRQ. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play...
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...2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...
...2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...
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...or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is in Soft-off mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. ...a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-29...
...or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is in Soft-off mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. ...a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-29...
