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...devices on the environment. Combined with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5KPL SE 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If ...
...devices on the environment. Combined with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5KPL SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5KPL SE 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If ...
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... utility. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-3 Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-5 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... port. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking failure, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...
... utility. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-3 Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-5 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... port. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking failure, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...
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... chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5KPL SE ASUS P5KPL SE 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it...
... chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5KPL SE ASUS P5KPL SE 1-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it...
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... pin PRI_EIDE) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 10. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 8. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ... 11. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 and USB78) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. Floppy disk drive ...
... pin PRI_EIDE) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 10. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 8. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ... 11. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 and USB78) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. Floppy disk drive ...
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... key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5KPL SE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch.
... key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5KPL SE 1-9 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch.
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.... 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL SE P5KPL SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5KPL SE 1-11
.... 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5KPL SE P5KPL SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS P5KPL SE 1-11
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Double - ASUS P5KPL SE 1-15 sided. DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. DDR2-1066MHz...
Double - ASUS P5KPL SE 1-15 sided. DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. DDR2-1066MHz...
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... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector...
... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector...
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... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS P5KPL SE 1-19 Line Out port (lime). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE...
... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS P5KPL SE 1-19 Line Out port (lime). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE...
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...PRI_IDE If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. P5KPL SE IDE connector 4. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. SPDIFOUT GND +5V P5KPL SE SPDIF_OUT P5KPL SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the system chassis. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PIN1 P5KPL SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal ...
...PRI_IDE If any device jumper is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. P5KPL SE IDE connector 4. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. SPDIFOUT GND +5V P5KPL SE SPDIF_OUT P5KPL SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices... or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the system chassis. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PIN1 P5KPL SE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal ...
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... cable is purchased separately. 8. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD P5KPL SE P5KPL SE Internal audio connector Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel ASUS P5KPL SE 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to...
... cable is purchased separately. 8. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD P5KPL SE P5KPL SE Internal audio connector Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel ASUS P5KPL SE 1-23 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to...
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...to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 P5KPL SE GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND PIN 1 GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts GND P5KPL SE ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +...with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-25 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) ...
...to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 P5KPL SE GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts GND PSON# GND PIN 1 GND GND -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts GND P5KPL SE ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +...with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5KPL SE 1-25 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) ...
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... 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 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the...
... 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 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the...
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... the BIOS in Windows® environment. 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-1 Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a USB...
... the BIOS in Windows® environment. 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-1 Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a USB...
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... 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 the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-3 You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot...
... 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 the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-3 You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot...
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... utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Do not turn off power during the updating process. When found ! ASUS P5KPL SE 2-5 WARNING!! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "... , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is completed. You can cause system boot failure! Checking for floppy... 5. The utility returns to the ...
... utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Do not turn off power during the updating process. When found ! ASUS P5KPL SE 2-5 WARNING!! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "... , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is completed. You can cause system boot failure! Checking for floppy... 5. The utility returns to the ...
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...to your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this utility. This requires you see on . ASUS P5KPL SE 2-7 The SPI chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to configure your data or system. Press during the Power-On ... when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. If you can enable the security password feature or...
...to your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this utility. This requires you see on . ASUS P5KPL SE 2-7 The SPI chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to configure your data or system. Press during the Power-On ... when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. If you can enable the security password feature or...
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... the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop...
... the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-11 Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS P5KPL SE 2-11 Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors ...
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... select FSB termination voltage or set it to [Overclock Profile]. Memory Over Voltage Allows you to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-13 The following table for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] 1.30V Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select MCH chipset voltage...
... select FSB termination voltage or set it to [Overclock Profile]. Memory Over Voltage Allows you to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS P5KPL SE 2-13 The following table for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] 1.30V Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select MCH chipset voltage...