Asus P5KPL Specifications

MotherboardP5KPL SE

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

xiP5KPL SE specications summaryRear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 port

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL SE motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

ASUS P5KPL SE 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 SE 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 introduction1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.P5

iiE4111First Edition August 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connector

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-111.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ens

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-131.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connect

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-151.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DI

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-17(continued on the next page)Size Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM supportA* B* 256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS1

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction(continued on the next page)DDR2 800 Size Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM support A* B* 512MB Kingston KVR

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-19Size Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM support A* B* 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package · · 512MB

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-211.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the ex

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 — —3 11 IRQ ho

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-231.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specicati

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-251.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectorsRefer to the audio conguration table on the next page for the function of the audio po

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel congurationPort Headset 2-speaker 4-speaker 6-speakerLight Blue Line In Surround Out Sur

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-271.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the oppy disk drive (FDD) signal

ivContents1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ... 1-251.10.2 Internal connectors ...

1-28 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 SE 1-294. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial AT

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound so

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-317. 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

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul

ASUS P5KPL SE 1-33• 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

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Syste

2Chapter 2: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS paramete

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

vContents2.5.1 Suspend Mode ... 2-282.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partit

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-52.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the upd

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download t

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-72.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when i

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the support DVDTo recover the BIOS from the support DVD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy dis

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-94. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the s

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-11P5KPLSEP5KPLSE.romUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system bec

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-132.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAdv

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

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-152.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. T

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-17PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Congurati

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-192.4.1 JumperFree CongurationAI Overclocking [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal fre

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationCPU Frequency [XXX]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the sys

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-21Memory Over VoltageAllows you to set the Memory Over Voltage. Use +/- to adjust the voltage. The increment is 0.00625V. The standar

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item show

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-232.4.3 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Congure advanced

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

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 SE 2-25North Bridge CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory abov

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 [Dis

ASUS P5KPL SE 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 SE 2-292.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External M

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [44ºC/111ºF]MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [2884RPM]CP

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-31 Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu

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 SE 2-33If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumper” for infor

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

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 SE 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 setup2.7.2 AI NET 2AI NET 2 Pair Status LengthCheck Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]Check Realtek LAN cable during POST.

ASUS P5KPL SE 2-37Exit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operation. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-s

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3Chapter 3: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD 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 DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from t

ASUS P5KPL SE 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 SE 3-5Corel MediaOne PlusInstalls the Corel MediaOne Plus application to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data.Ulead P

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 support3.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

AAppendix: CPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.•

ASUS P5KPL SE A-3A.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, highlig

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T