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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product information 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product information 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 ... information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
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... the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that...
... the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5KPL-AM SE ON Standy Power P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that...
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...10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 1-3 10. 5-8) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-3 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 6....LGA775 socket 3. CPU, CHA fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-13... G31 PCIEX16 RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1 SB_PWR USBPW5-8...
...10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 1-3 10. 5-8) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-3 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 6....LGA775 socket 3. CPU, CHA fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-13... G31 PCIEX16 RTM870T-954 Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 P5KPL-AM SE SPEAKER Intel® ICH7 ALC662 AAFP F_PANEL CD PCI1 SB_PWR USBPW5-8...
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... power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel...
... power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel...
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... as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This...up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Otherwise, the system would not power...
... as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This...up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Refer to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Otherwise, the system would not power...
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... NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! There are for USB 2.0 ports. PRI_IDE If any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33...
... NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! There are for USB 2.0 ports. PRI_IDE If any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33...
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... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L P5KPL-AM SE HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. ...
... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L P5KPL-AM SE HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. P5KPL-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. ...
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To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE ... Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for reference only. The...
To run the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE ... Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for reference only. The...
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... two ways: (1) Press + during POST to use a bootable floppy disk and a DOS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
... two ways: (1) Press + during POST to use a bootable floppy disk and a DOS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
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...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. This section explains how to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to configure your ...are for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to "Run Setup." Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system....
...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. This section explains how to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to configure your ...are for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to "Run Setup." Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system....
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...] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on while the computer is not connected to turn on . If the fan is ...displays the CPU temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to turn on the system. Select Ignored if you do not ...a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
...] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on while the computer is not connected to turn on . If the fan is ...displays the CPU temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to turn on the system. Select Ignored if you do not ...a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE