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- Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 1
P5PL2 Motherboard - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.2 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.3 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
from the motherboard, ensure your power supply is set to the correct voltage in service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. 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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
P5PL2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Socket 775 for Intel Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron processors Supports Intel® EM64T/ EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology Supports Intel® 04B/04A and 05B/05A processor Northbridge: Intel® 945PL Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 800/533 MHz Memory Dual- - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector Chassis Intrusion CPU/Chassis/ Power Fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5PL2 motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) module Cables Accessories 1 x 2 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 the above - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
memory bus bandwidth 8.6GB/s is achieved on this motherboard. 6 Channel Audio and SoundMax Digital Audio System SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5PL2 R P5PL2 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
USBPW34 USBPW12 R PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RLT8111B SPDIF_OUT Audio CD GAME AAFP PCI1 Intel ICH7 PCI2 SB_PWR PCI3 4Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PRI_IDE USBPW78 USBPW56 CHA_FAN1 FLOPPY USB56 USB78 PANEL CHASSIS ASUS P5PL2 2-3 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. PCI-E x16 2. PCI-E x 1 3. PCI Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parallel port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. Line In port (light - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
[black]) 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 7. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 8. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan ) Page 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 ASUS P5PL2 2-5 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5PL2 CPU Socket 775 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5PL2 2-7 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PL2 2-9 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
fan B assembly in place. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5PL2 P5PL2 CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
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 A motherboard. A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B A B ASUS P5PL2 2-11 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5PL2 2-13 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/400 MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it 1 flips out with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5PL2 2-15 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
and damage motherboard components. BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
3 - - - shared - - - - Onboard EHCI controller - - - - shared - - - Onboard IDE port - - - - - - shared - Onboard SATA port - - - - - - - shared Onboard Audio controller shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN controller - - - shared - - - - ASUS P5PL2 2-17 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
(Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5PL2 2-19 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
(no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. P5PL2 R P5PL2 USB Device Wake Up USBPW34 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
Network (LAN) through a network hub audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio Pin 5. P5PL2 2-22 FLOPPY R NOTE: Orient the red markings on the - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
on the motherboard, a black jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5PL2 R P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5PL2 SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
SENSE2_RETUR MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5PL2 Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high-definition audio capability. ASUS P5PL2 2-25 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5PL2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5PL2 USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB78 1 The - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5PL2 R CHA_FAN1 P5PL2 Fan Connectors GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ATXPWR +3 Volts ATX12V +12 Volts +12 Volts P5PL2 +5V Standby +12V DC +12V DC Power OK R GND GND Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5PL2 2-29 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5PL2 3-1 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5PL2.rom ASUS P5PL2 4-3 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5PL2.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy 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 to P5PL2.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5PL2.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5PL2 4-9 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
under the Exit Menu. See section "4.7 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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5PL2 4-11 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
BIOS System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) confi - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
of the selected item. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5PL2 4-13 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
The BIOS set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
[UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for As Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode] IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0107 Build Date : 09/08/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz : 2666 MHz : 1 System Memory Total : 256MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 256MB Select - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5PL2 4-19 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
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 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
] Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB ports in your system. Setting this item to [Disable] disables the USB device detection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R)4 CPU 2.66GHz Frequency : 2666 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Link Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the VC0 but below VC1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 4] ASUS P5PL2 4-25 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
Chipset HD Audio controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX Gbe LAN items are set - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
[EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] ASUS P5PL2 4-27 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5PL2 4-29 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]... ~ [31] RTC Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] ASUS P5PL2 4-31 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set the alarm second, highlight this item and External Modems [Disabled] Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
] [11.985V] Automatically optimize BIOS setting to Minimi CPU FAN speed according to system loading CPU Q-Fan Control item appears with the default setting [Disabled]. • And the CPU Q-Fan Control item is enabled, the CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears with the default setting [Optimal]. ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
[Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority Sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive options: [xxxxx Drive] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] or [Disabled] ASUS P5PL2 4-35 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
use the ASUS MyLogo™ 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 [Auto] Allows - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
ESC Exit Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
item to 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 P5PL2 4-39 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 97
default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.- ASUS P5PL2 4-41 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 98
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 99
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 100
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 ASUS MyLogo 5-8 ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Drivers Installs the Intel® Chipset Drivers. ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Realtek Lan Driver Install the Realtek® Lan Driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 105
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. Intel LGA775 CPU Install Userʼs Manual Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation guide. ASUS P5PL2 5-5 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 106
tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS P5PL2 5-7 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
. See section "4.1.2 Updating the BIOS". • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo. See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration". • You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 109
to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5PL2 - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 115
-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile - Asus P5PL2 | P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 116
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