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    P5KPL-AM Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the 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
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    information vii About this guide vii P5KPL-AM 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview
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    11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup
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    Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 Boot Device Priority 2-18 Boot Settings Configuration 2-19 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-20 2.8 Exit menu 2-21 
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper
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    . • 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
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    updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING:
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    P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core ready Support Intel® EIST technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.)
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    P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O port 2 x USB
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    for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above
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    Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset
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    file using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically
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    that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5KPL-AM SB_PWR P5KPL-AM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    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 P5KPL-AM ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-5
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    EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) P5KPL-AM LAN1_USB12 Intel G31 6 RTM870T-954 AUDIO PRI_IDE RTL 8102EL PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCI1 1 Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP 16 15 14 PCI2 USB78 CD CLRTC 13 12 11 9 SB_PWR 8Mb BIOS USB56 10 9 F_PANEL 8 7 1.5.4 Layout
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    (EIST), and HyperThreading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5KPL-AM P5KPL-AM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-7
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    damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 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
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    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 layer finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-9
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    heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence
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    the 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
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    correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline P5KPL-AM 112 Pins P5KPL-AM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to support
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    Vista 64-bit Windows® XP x 64 Edition Windows® Vista x 64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR-667. If this heppens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-13
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    P5KPL-AM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 667 MHz capability Size 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ Component DS DIMM support A* B* Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Elpida SS E2508AB-6E-E • • Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A
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    M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53 M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53 AL6E8E63B-8E1K CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support N/A Samsung SS N/A Promos SS N/A Samsung DS N/A -25EG80720 • • VD29608A8A-25EG30648 • • VD29608A8A-25EG30647 • • A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-15
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    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 at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5KPL
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    the system 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 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
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    system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-19
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    PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek 10/100 LAN connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port
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    Audio 2, 4, 6, or devices or other serial devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 5. FLOPPY P5KPL-AM PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5KPL-AM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-
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    pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5KPL-AM +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5KPL-AM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased
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    blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5KPL
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    so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (black) P5KPL-AM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature
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    a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to
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    output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-27
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    -1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET P5KPL-AM System Panel Connector • on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is
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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. To create a bootable floppy disk: 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions
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    DVD that comes 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 Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit
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    floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus. com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch
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    the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLAM.ROM Press . Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM
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    the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. Recovering
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    under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:08] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2
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    items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each
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    BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
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    if the device supports multi-sector transfer specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL
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    menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU [Manual]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal
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    The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM
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    Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Select [Manual] to set Ratio CMOS Setting
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    Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology ] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI ASUS P5KPL-AM
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    Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel 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] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to
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    PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 ASUS P5KPL
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    [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
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    , the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow
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    ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support Security menu items
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    to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press
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    2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
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