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... 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 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
... 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 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slot 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-7 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
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... port (continued on the next page) viii Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM SE 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 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core... 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz Dual channel memory...
... port (continued on the next page) viii Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - P5KPL-AM SE 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 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core... 400 Series Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz Dual channel memory...
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... connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary Internal connectors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x internal speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA...
... connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary Internal connectors ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x internal speaker connector 2 x Serial ATA...
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... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. Ensure to the technical documentation that can provide 500mA ... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to install expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to wake...
... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with your expansion card for the USB port. Ensure to the technical documentation that can provide 500mA ... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to install expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you may need to wake...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. This port is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE Keyboard Power Setting 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. LAN (RJ-45) port...No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE When you set this port allows 10/100 connection to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a ...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. This port is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 P5KPL-AM SE +5V +5VSB (Default) P5KPL-AM SE Keyboard Power Setting 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. LAN (RJ-45) port...No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE When you set this port allows 10/100 connection to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a ...
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...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports...-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE PIN1 P5KPL-AM SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE ...
...motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that supports...-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE PIN1 P5KPL-AM SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE ...
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.... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
.... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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... SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for... SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 The IDE LED lights up when you to receive stereo audio input from or written to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Optical drive audio connector (4-...
... SE HD_LED RESET P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for... SE P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14 The IDE LED lights up when you to receive stereo audio input from or written to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Optical drive audio connector (4-...
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... the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers... (OS). Refer to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. ...
... the DVD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers... (OS). Refer to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. ...
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... motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports ...while updating the BIOS to enable it. 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 Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09...
... motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports ...while updating the BIOS to enable it. 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 Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09...
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... overclocking options to malfunction. Auto - Test Mode - ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the...achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the ...
... overclocking options to malfunction. Auto - Test Mode - ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the...achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the ...
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Select an item then press to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set values may differ. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration...
Select an item then press to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set values may differ. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration...
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...PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the ... the Serial Port1 base address. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to PCI VGA...
...PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the ... the Serial Port1 base address. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to PCI VGA...