Asus P5KPL-CM User Manual

MotherboardP5KPL-CM

xP5KPL-CM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pen

xiP5KPL-CM specications summaryInternal I/O connectors 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan

xii

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 K P L - C M m o t h e r b o a r d !The m

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-3Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 ASUS Special featuresASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds accordi

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5KPL-CMR1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ens

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal con

iiE3811Second Edition V2 March 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-162. PCI slots 1-243. PCI Express x1 slot 1-244. PCI

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / C

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A)

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-115. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the sock

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionFastenerMotherboard hole1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-133. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagona

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cabl

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-155. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer to the documentatio

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modul

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-171.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionQualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2 667 Size Vender Model Brand Side(s) Part No.DIMM supportA B256MB Kingston KVR667D

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-19DDR2 667DDR2 800 Size Vender Model Brand Side(s) Part No.DIMM supportA B1G PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1K PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 256MB Na

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introductionSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted into any slot as

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-211.7.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the s

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-231.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controlle

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-251.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-8)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CP

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-271.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pi

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy d

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.11. PS/2 keyboard port (pur

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-291.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There a

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-314. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial AT

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-337. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 35

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-35• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (o

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Syste

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-12BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS par

vContents2.5.4 APM Conguration ... 2-292.5.5 Hardware Monitor ...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-3Windows® Vista environmenta. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windo

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the lates

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, t

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

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Inte

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-11• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes uns

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

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-152.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. T

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

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-172.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the ite

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit2.4 Advanced menu

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-19The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].FSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationDRAM F

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-21USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]Sets the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command.

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

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.3 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Congure

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-23Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-25Video Function CongurationVideo Function Conguration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]DVMT Mode Select [D

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.5 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure Win627DHG-A Super IO ChipsetOnboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-272.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ an

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit2.5 Power menuThe Pow

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-292.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RT

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPower On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requi

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-31 Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitChassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-33If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for info

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-352.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the su

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go

ASUS P5KPL-CM 3-13Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS P5KPL-CM 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

ASUS P5KPL-CM 3-53.2.4 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on th

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

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support