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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5PL2 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5PL2 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
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... retailer. vii Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing...
... retailer. vii Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing...
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... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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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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..., making it , check the items in 1 ATA/FDD cable 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5PL2 motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) module Cables Accessories 1 x 2 in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
..., making it , check the items in 1 ATA/FDD cable 2 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5PL2 motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) module Cables Accessories 1 x 2 in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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... Intel in LGA775 package. See pages 2-21 to date. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from the latest dual-core CPU. Doubled by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The ...allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to 4.3GB/s. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by the dual-channel architecture, the widest memory bus bandwidth 8.6GB/s is the next generation ...
... Intel in LGA775 package. See pages 2-21 to date. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from the latest dual-core CPU. Doubled by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The ...allows for thinner, more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to 4.3GB/s. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by the dual-channel architecture, the widest memory bus bandwidth 8.6GB/s is the next generation ...
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... default settings in packets. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from...14x. See page 4-5 for each parameter. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5PL2 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to analog format and keeps the best signal quality...
... default settings in packets. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from...14x. See page 4-5 for each parameter. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5PL2 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to analog format and keeps the best signal quality...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS P5PL2
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS P5PL2
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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5PL2 R P5PL2 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PL2 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down ... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5PL2 R P5PL2 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PL2 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down ... the power supply. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
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... it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5PL2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or...
... it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5PL2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or...
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... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. P5PL2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in ...the 775-land package • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ...
... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. P5PL2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in ...the 775-land package • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...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 CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU... the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PL2 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the...
...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 CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU... the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PL2 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5PL2 P5PL2 CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5PL2 P5PL2 CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5PL2 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5PL2 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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...ASUS P5PL2 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 112 pins P5PL2 128 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 R DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5PL2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You...
...ASUS P5PL2 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 112 pins P5PL2 128 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 R DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5PL2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You...
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ASUS P5PL2 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging ...: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock...
ASUS P5PL2 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging ...: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock...