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... 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 fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
... 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 fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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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... (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 4GB, DDR2 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...
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... (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 4GB, DDR2 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...
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... 2D graphics, and video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667/800/1066(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s (up to install DIMMs with integrated graphic engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- With the new Intel®...
... 2D graphics, and video capabilities. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667/800/1066(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s (up to install DIMMs with integrated graphic engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- With the new Intel®...
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...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab. 6. If so, skip this step. If it is toxic and inedible. B The motherboard supports...
...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab. 6. If so, skip this step. If it is toxic and inedible. B The motherboard supports...
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... 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 support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (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 support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2...
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.... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for...
.... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. SS - DDR2 800 Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB... SS DS SS DS DS Part No. Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules as one pair of Dual-channel...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. SS - DDR2 800 Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB... SS DS SS DS DS Part No. Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules as one pair of Dual-channel...
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. function. Reinstall the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM ... move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system •words. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can...
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to overclocking. function. Reinstall the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM ... move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system •words. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. You can...
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...- Use [+] or [-] 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 screen means that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled...
...- Use [+] or [-] 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 screen means that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled...
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2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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.
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to malfunction. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [...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 to enable or disable ...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to malfunction. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [...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 to enable or disable ...
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... Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [DVMT Mode] [256MB] OptOipotnisons Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the front panel support...you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-25 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED...
... Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [DVMT Mode] [256MB] OptOipotnisons Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the front panel support...you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-25 If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [Yes] and if you to select the ... the system to malfunction. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [Yes] and if you to select the ... the system to malfunction. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ...