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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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... before the signal cables are not damaged. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected... outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
... before the signal cables are not damaged. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected... outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
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... your dealer. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
... your dealer. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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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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...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! LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-CM motherboard! Combined with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
...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! LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-CM motherboard! Combined with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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... performance. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It supports ...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
... performance. See page 1-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It supports ...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
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...ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM... Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
...ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM... Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
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... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the chassis. R Place this...
... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to the chassis. R Place this...
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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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... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that...
... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that...
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B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...
B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...
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...optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink... heatsink assembly. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable...
...optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink... heatsink assembly. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! R 3.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! R 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 B 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 B 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
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... prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
... prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
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...Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. You may install a maximum of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Notes on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for single-channel operation. • Always... When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB...
...Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. You may install a maximum of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Notes on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for single-channel operation. • Always... When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB...
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... one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 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. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use...
... slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 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. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use...
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... 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 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 - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - shared - - Onboard LAN - ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21
... 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 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 - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - shared - - Onboard LAN - ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21