Asus P5KPL IN/SI User Manual

MotherboardP5KPL IN/SI

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

P5KPL IN/SIPCIEX16PCI2PCI1PCI4PCI5PCI3USB56AAFPICS9LRS954A4GLFATX12VCPU_FANCHA_FANIntel®G31 B0Lithium CellCMOS PowerIT8756EVIAVT1705RTL81128MbBIOS17.8

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

• 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 co

DDR2 800 Qualied Vendors ListSize Vendor Part No.SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.DIMM supportA* B*2048MB A-Data AD2800002GMU DS Hynix Heat-Sink Package • • 51

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 KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB por

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

2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the m

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4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +1

6. 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 IN/SI2.1.2 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 IN/SI2.2 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 SATA1-4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate su

2-6 ASUS P5KPL IN/SI2.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the i

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Users need to reset

iiiContentsNotices ... vSafety information ...

2-8 ASUS P5KPL IN/SI2.4.3 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Gigabit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Cong

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-92.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes s

2-10 ASUS P5KPL IN/SI2.5.4 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC powe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Ena

2-12 ASUS P5KPL IN/SIAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]Bootup

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen s

2-14 ASUS P5KPL IN/SIExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Su

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

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 IN/SI specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Celeron® P

ixP5KPL IN/SI specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,