Asus P5KPL SE User Manual - Page 11

ASUS P5KPL SE

1-1

Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1

Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS

®

P5KPL SE motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another

standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your package with the list below.

1.2

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS P5KPL SE motherboard

Cables

1 x Serial ATA cable

1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable

1 x SATA power cable

Accessories

1 x I/O shield

Application DVD

ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the

use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating

environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health

while minimizing the impact on the environment.

LGA775 Intel

®

Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efﬁcient processors from Intel.

Intel® Quad-core is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows

users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance.

Combined with 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800 of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard

guarantees enhanced user experience in the digital home and ofﬁce.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5KPL SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	12
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.4 PCI slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot	27
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumper	28
1.10 Connectors	29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	29
1.10.2 Internal connectors	30
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	40
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	41
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	42
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	46
2.2.2 Menu bar	46
2.2.3 Navigation keys	46
2.2.4 Menu items	47
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	47
2.2.6 Configuration fields	47
2.2.7 Pop-up window	47
2.2.8 Scroll bar	47
2.2.9 General help	47
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Time	48
2.3.2 System Date	48
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	48
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4	48
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	49
2.3.6 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	50
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	50
2.4.2 USB Configuration	52
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.4 Chipset	53
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	54
2.4.6 PCI PnP	54
2.5 Power menu	55
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	55
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	55
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	56
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	56
2.6 Boot menu	57
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	57
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	57
2.6.3 Security	58
2.7 Tools menu	59
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	59
2.7.2 AI NET 2	60

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