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No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 3
information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 4
1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS 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 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 5
Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-17 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-17 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-18 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 2.7.2 AI - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 6
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 7
. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 8
descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 9
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Graphics Audio LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 10
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1X Parallel port 1 x - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 11
DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 12
Intel® G31 Chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. It supports 1333MHz FSB (front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in 3D and 2D graphics; and video capabilities. This - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 13
tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 14
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 15
of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-5 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 16
-4, USBPW5-8) 1-20 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-27 4. Intel CPU socket 1-7 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-26 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-22 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-23 6. DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-12 14 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 17
Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 18
window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 19
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-9 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 20
condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 21
CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 22
clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 23
to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-13 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 24
P5KPL-AM EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 N/A 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN N/A 1G Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A 512MB Apacer 78.9AG9S.9L5 5 1G - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 25
U2S12D30TP-8E DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR2-667 MHz • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-15 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 26
MDT 1024MB 4 MDT MDT MDT 1024MB 4 MDT PQI DDR2-667U 1G N/A Hynix AENEON AET660UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON AENEON 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 at www.asus - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 27
motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR2 break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 28
unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 29
RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 30
to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 3. Keyboard - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 31
the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 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-AM EPU 1-21 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 32
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. COM port. This - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 33
you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-23 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 34
the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 35
DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices -Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-25 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 36
-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 37
this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for details. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 38
that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 39
with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 40
the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 41
system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 42
down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 43
match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [00:31:48] System - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 44
do not fit on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 45
Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values Monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 46
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The following item appears only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration item to [Enhanced]. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 47
of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 48
item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 49
Disabled] [Enabled] 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 50
Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 51
Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-13 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 52
Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto] allows the system - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 53
memory BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support RAM Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 54
to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 55
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-17 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 56
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 57
clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-19 - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 58
functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 59
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU - Asus P5KPL-AM EPU | User Manual - Page 60
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