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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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... your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • 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 power cables from the existing ...
... your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • 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 power cables from the existing ...
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.... Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description 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 perform when installing ...
.... Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description 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 perform when installing ...
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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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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 the above items ... with 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 of ASUS quality motherboards! Combined with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the use of Hazardous Substances (...
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 the above items ... with 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 of ASUS quality motherboards! Combined with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-CM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the use of Hazardous Substances (...
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... Accelerator 3100. 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. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- With the new Intel® Core™ ...MHz front side bus (FSB), and delivers breakthrough advances in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
... Accelerator 3100. 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. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- With the new Intel® Core™ ...MHz front side bus (FSB), and delivers breakthrough advances in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a... is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate 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- This is a reminder that you uninstall any...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a... is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate 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- This is a reminder that you uninstall any...
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...! R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 it into the chassis in the image...
...! R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5KPL-CM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration 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 it into the chassis in the image...
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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 install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap... is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap... is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
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... and inedible. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. If it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Some heatsinks come with the...
... and inedible. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. If it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Some heatsinks come with the...
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... the CPU fan cable is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector...-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
... the CPU fan cable is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector...-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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! R 3.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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! R 3.
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ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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. B 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4.
ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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. B 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A B A A B B A 4.
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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 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 ... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 ... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations...Notes on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows...
... operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of less than 3GB. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations...Notes on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows...
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... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power...
... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power...
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... for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it...
... for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it...
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... 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Onboard HD audio shared - - -- PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 6 13 Printer Port (LPT1) 7 3 System...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 - - - FGH shared shared --- ---
... 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 2 - - - Onboard HD audio shared - - -- PCIEX1_1 shared - - -- ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-21 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 10 Communications Port (COM1) 4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 5 12 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 6 13 Printer Port (LPT1) 7 3 System...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 - - - FGH shared shared --- ---