Asus Motherboard P5PL2 User Manual

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xP5PL2 specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Stor

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5PL2 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Dou

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5PL2 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe IIThis sm

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Ai BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment.A

ASUS P5PL2 5-55.2.4 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.•

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this inf

ASUS P5PL2 5-7Browse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request For

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5.3 ASUS MyLogo™The AS

ASUS P5PL2 5-9To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update utility” for details. 2. Select Opt

xi1 x 24-pin ATX power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x GAME

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After fla

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ... A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

ASUS P5LD2 A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.•

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5LD2 A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.•

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS P5PL2 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5PL2 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ma

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pent

ASUS P5PL2 1-3S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF-ou

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

iiE2233First Edition September 2005Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...

ASUS P5PL2 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRP5PL22.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure

ASUS P5PL2 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layout4MbBIOSLGA775Intel MCH945PLIntel ICH7CHASSISCHA_FAN1SB_PWRPCIEX16PCI1PCI2PCI3PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2RLT8111BAudioPS/2K

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. PCI-E x16 2-182. PCI-E x 1 2-183.

ASUS P5PL2 2-5Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. ICH7 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit

ASUS P5PL2 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º an

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors

ASUS P5PL2 2-9Fasten erMother boar d hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designe

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a

ASUS P5PL2 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.The narrow end of the groove sh

ASUS P5PL2 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationQualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Side(s ): S S - Sin gle- sided DS - Double-si ded CL: CAS L atencyDIMM s uppo r

ASUS P5PL2 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5PL2 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5PL2 2-192.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS mem

ivContents2.7 Connectors ... 2-212.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. USB device wake-up jumpers (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the c

ASUS P5PL2 2-212.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin po

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS P5PL2 2-232. ICH7 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal c

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])These connectors are for t

ASUS P5PL2 2-255. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports eithe

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module

ASUS P5PL2 2-278. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5PL2 2-29• System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this con

vContents4.4.2 USB Configuration ... 4-224.4.3 CPU Configuration ...

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3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS P5PL2 3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5PL2Chapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5PL2 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BI

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with

ASUS P5PL2 4-3The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS fil

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS P5PL2 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it f

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS P5PL2 4-74.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of boo

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS P5PL2 4-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Interne

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windo

ASUS P5PL2 4-114.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described i

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUse [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system time. Select Screen Select Item+

ASUS P5PL2 4-134.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5PL2 4-154.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode.

ASUS P5PL2 4-17Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Se

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5PL2 4-194.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.4.4.1 JumperFree Confi

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupFSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHzThe fo

ASUS P5PL2 4-21Memory Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V]Refe

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <

ASUS P5PL2 4-234.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Microcode Updation

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAdvanced Chipset SettingsConfigure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set

ASUS P5PL2 4-25Hyper Path 3 [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]DRAM

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CO

ASUS P5PL2 4-27Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IR

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5PL2 4-29IRQ-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], th

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) featur

ASUS P5PL2 4-314.5.5 APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pre

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRTC Alarm MinuteTo set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.

ASUS P5PL2 4-334.5.6 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorAI Quiet [Disabled]CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF]MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF] MB Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display

ASUS P5PL2 4-354.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the s

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (P

ASUS P5PL2 4-37Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options:

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5PL2 4-39Clear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password.Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

ASUS P5PL2 4-41Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or

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5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.