Asus P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI User Manual

MotherboardP5KPL-AM IN

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN motherboard!Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your

P5KPL-AM INPCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1PRI_IDEUSB78USB56AAFPICS9LRS954A4GLFATX12VCPU_FANIntel®G31 B0Lithium CellCMOS PowerVIAVT1705RTL8131ITEIT8755E8MbBIOSSB_PWR1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel c

DDR2 800 Qualied Vendors List(continued on the next page)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.DIMM supportA* B*A-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB

DDR2 1066 Qualied Vendors ListVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.DIMM supportA* B*Kingston 461625.010819 PTGC 2048MB DS Kingston KVR800D2N6/2

1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. Refer to the technical documentation that come with your expansion card fo

2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and syst

1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel ports3. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and

3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DM

4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or l

6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t thes

8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pi

1.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the lates

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a

2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility.Download the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the B

2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52.3.3 Primary IDE/SATA1-2While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There

iiiContentsNotices ... vSafety information ...

2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM INATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configura

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].CPU Frequency [xxx]Displays the frequ

2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN2.4.2 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter&g

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9CPU TM function [Enabled]Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection fu

2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM INSouth Bridge CongurationAudio Controller [Azalia]Allows you to set the audio controller. Conguration options: [Azalia] [All Dis

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set

2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM INThe computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be ma

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [

2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN2.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen s

ivContents2.3.4 Storage Conguration ... 2-52.3.5 System Information ...

2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM INExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Su

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

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

viiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

viiiP5KPL-AM IN specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D

ixP5KPL-AM IN specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice. Internal connectors 1 x High Denition front panel audio conn