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...memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 hard disk drive - 4 x SATA 150/300 ports PCIe Gigabit LAN Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® Sequence Processors...
...memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 hard disk drive - 4 x SATA 150/300 ports PCIe Gigabit LAN Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ASUS Overclocking Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® Sequence Processors...
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P5KPL SE specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Supported OS Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel ...
P5KPL SE specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Supported OS Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel ...
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... cable(s) connected to overclocking failure. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL SE...
... cable(s) connected to overclocking failure. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL SE...
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... assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P5KPL SE 1-17 Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the...
... assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS P5KPL SE 1-17 Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the...
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... Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use...
... Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in Windows®...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in Windows®...
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... floppy disk drive or the USB port. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL SE VER: 0305 (H:05 B:27) DATE: 12/03/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive...
... floppy disk drive or the USB port. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL SE VER: 0305 (H:05 B:27) DATE: 12/03/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive...
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... or updated BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that allows you to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; done Writing flash ...... Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. done Verifying flash .... Reading file "P5KPLSE.ROM". All rights reserved. Completed. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-5 The utility displays...
... or updated BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that allows you to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector; done Writing flash ...... Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. done Verifying flash .... Reading file "P5KPLSE.ROM". All rights reserved. Completed. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-5 The utility displays...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not userconfigurable. Use [+] or [-] to select floppy type. You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of the selected item. d] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
... menu bar displays the specific items for that is not userconfigurable. Use [+] or [-] to select floppy type. You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of the selected item. d] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
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... 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of floppy drive installed. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25...
... 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of floppy drive installed. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25...
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...ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in SATA mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in PATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] - Configuration options: [Disabled...
...ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in SATA mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in PATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] - Configuration options: [Disabled...
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Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. System Memory Displays...
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. System Memory Displays...
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... USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to detect the presence of the USB functions. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to determine whether to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. When enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
... USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to detect the presence of the USB functions. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to determine whether to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. When enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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... virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. We recommend that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). This function enhance protection of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. When set this item to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-15 Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology...
... virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. We recommend that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). This function enhance protection of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. When set this item to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-15 Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology...
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... enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options...
... enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options...
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... enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-17 Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA...
... enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-17 Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA...
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...system. If the fan is not connected to change the system boot options. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-19 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the system...
...system. If the fan is not connected to change the system boot options. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-19 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the system...
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...key to set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to change the system security settings. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you have set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets...
...key to set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to change the system security settings. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you have set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets...
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... the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to run the utility to display the sub-menu. View Only allows access but does not allow you press , a confirmation message appears. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash...
... the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to run the utility to display the sub-menu. View Only allows access but does not allow you press , a confirmation message appears. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash...
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... LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. menu. If you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you made changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...
... LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. menu. If you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you made changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...