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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 using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your area...
.... • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your area...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
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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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...' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 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 gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Combined with...
...' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 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 gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Combined with...
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...;2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It supports 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz front side bus (FSB), and delivers breakthrough advances in the LGA775 package. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- This integrated chipset... contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data ...
...;2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. It supports 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz front side bus (FSB), and delivers breakthrough advances in the LGA775 package. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- This integrated chipset... contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data ...
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... is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the... power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM...
... is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the... power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Onboard LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5KPL-CM...
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... you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to...
... you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes...rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to...
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ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- 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...
ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- 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 and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
... R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
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6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. If it ...
6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the exposed area of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. If it ...
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... you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top ...CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. B 2. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure...
... you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top ...CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. B 2. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. R 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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!
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. R 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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!
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B 2.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B 2.
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... 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 are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate...
... 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 are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate...
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...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 the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. You may install a maximum ...of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on memory ...
...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 the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. You may install a maximum ...of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on memory ...
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... is properly seated. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components...
... is properly seated. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components...
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...connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring ...came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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...
...connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring ...came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 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...
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...Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - Onboard LAN - FGH shared shared --- --- PCI2 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 1 - - - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 shared - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - -- Onboard USB controller 4 shared - - -- Onboard HD audio shared - - -- IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- PCIEX16_1 shared ...13 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI1 - - - shared - -
...Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - Onboard LAN - FGH shared shared --- --- PCI2 shared - - -- Onboard USB controller 1 - - - -- Onboard USB controller 3 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - - ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 shared - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - -- Onboard USB controller 4 shared - - -- Onboard HD audio shared - - -- IRQ assignments for PCI devices. PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- PCIEX16_1 shared ...13 9 Primary IDE Channe * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI1 - - - shared - -