Asus P5Kpl Cm Users Manual

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Motherboard

P5KPL-CM

E3662

First Edition V1

January 2008

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transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any

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permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

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iii

Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

P5KPL-CM specications summary .......................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-4

1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-6

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7

1.5.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-8

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-9

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 1-10

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................. 1-12

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-14

1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-16

1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-16

1.7.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 1-17

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-21

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-21

1.8 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-22

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-22

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-22

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-23

1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-24

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 1-24

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 1-24

1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-25

1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-27

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-27

1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-29

Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 2-13

2.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 2-13

2.2.9 General help ................................................................. 2-13

2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ....................... 2-15

2.3.5 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 2-16

2.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 2-17

2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-18

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ............................................. 2-18

2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-20

2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-22

2.4.4 Chipset ......................................................................... 2-24

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-26

2.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-27

2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-28

2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-28

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 2-28

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 2-28

Contents

2.5.4 APM Conguration ....................................................... 2-29

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-30

2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-31

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-31

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-32

2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-33

2.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-35

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................... 2-35

2.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-36

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

vii

Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the

power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are

connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system

before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure

that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.

If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,

contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a

qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all

the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer

immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in

any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical

and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not

be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic

products.

viii

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you

have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of

the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup

menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the

motherboard package.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and

software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following

symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value

enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

P5KPL-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 / Pentium® 4 /

Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron® 400 Series

Processors

Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready

Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

(Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list)

Chipset Northbridge: Intel® G31

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

Front Side Bus 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz

Memory 2 x DIMM, max. 4GB, DDR2 1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 MHz,

non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual channel memory architecture

(Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory Quality

Vendor List)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

VGA Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100)

integrated

Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp (@75Hz)

Horizontal: 127.5KHz, Vertical: 85Hz

Storage Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports:

- 1 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33 hard disk drives

- 4 x SATA 150/300 ports

LAN PCIE Gigabit LAN controller

Audio VT 170B, 8-CH High-Denition Audio CODEC

USB Max. 8 x USB1.1&2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports

at back panel)

ASUS Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2

Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x Parallel port

1 x VGA port

1 x COM

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

8-channel audio I/O port

P5KPL-CM specications summary

Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports

1 x Internal Speaker connector

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Power fan connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel high denition audio connector

2 x 5pin Front panel

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x CD audio in connector

1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.4

Manageability WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up

Support CD contents Drivers

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS Update utility

Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable

1 x Serial ATA power cable

1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

I/O shield

User manual

Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5 cm x 20.3 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

xii

Product

introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies

it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-CM motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it

another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the

items in your package with the list below.

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5KPL-CM

Cables 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable

1 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories I/O shield

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation User guide

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction

on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision

of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard

consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efcient processors

from Intel. Intel® Quad-core is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process

technology that allows users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and

multi-tasking performance.

Combined with 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 of front side bus (FSB), this

motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in the digital home and ofce.

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-3

Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775

package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 /

1066 / 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processor is designed to provide powerful

and energy efcient performance.

Intel® G31 chipset

The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience

with integrated graphic engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. It supports

1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz front side bus (FSB), and delivers breakthrough advances

in 3D and 2D graphics, and video capabilities. This integrated chipset contains

one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card

and provides the interface for processor in the 775-land package, dual channel

DDR2 at speeds up to 800 MHz.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

667/800/1066(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2

architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system

performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s (up

to 17.0 GB/s when O.C. 1066MHz). Without restriction to the memory size across

the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with different

memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See page 1-16 for

details.

Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial

ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and

doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup

photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page

1-31 for details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3.2 ASUS Special features

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the

system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for

a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update

your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash

utility.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a

USB ash disk containing the BIOS le.

8-channel high denition audio

Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio

(High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality

192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature, which automatically detects and

identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and noties

users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of

Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks.

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-5

1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or

a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached

from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate

that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder

that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before

removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below

shows the location of the onboard LED.

P5KPL-CM

Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

P5KPL-CM

1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to

ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the

correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis

as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard

to the chassis.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage

motherboard components.

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-7

1.5.3 Motherboard layout

Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel

connectors and internal connectors.

20.3cm (8in)

24.5cm (9.6in)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

KPL

P5KPL-CM

LAN_USB12

AUDIO

LGA775

CPU_FAN

Super I/O

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

FLOPPY

PRI_IDE

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

Intel ICH7

Intel G31

CLRTC

CHASSIS USB56

F_PANEL

8Mb

BIOS

SPDIF_OUT

SPEAKER

AAFP

PCI2

PCI1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

VT1708B

PS2_USBPW

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

ATX12V

PARALLEL PORT

VGA COM1

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

USB34

EATXPWR

ATHEROS

AR8121

ICS 9L

PRS552

SB_PWR

USB78

P5KPL-CM

Gen 954

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-16

2. PCI slots 1-24

3. PCI Express x1 slot 1-24

4. PCI Express x16 slot 1-24

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-25

2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) 1-26

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 1-27

2. Parallel port 1-27

3. LAN (RJ-45) port 1-27

4. Line In port (light blue) 1-27

5. Line Out port (lime) 1-27

6. Microphone port (pink) 1-27

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 1-28

8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 1-28

9. VGA port 1-28

10. Serial port 1-28

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1-28

Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-29

2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29

3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-30

4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 1-31

5. Speaker connector (4 pin SPEAKER) 1-31

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-32

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-32

8. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 1-33

3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-34

10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-34

11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX 12V) 1-35

12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-36

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-9

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the

Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4

and Celeron® E1000 Series and 400 Series processors.

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on

the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer

immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost

of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

•

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes

with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

•

Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis

fan connector to ensure system stability.

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of

the arrow to a 135º angle.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is

released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

This side of the socket box

should face you.

PnP cap

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you

are installing a CPU.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you

and the load lever is on your left.

P5KPL-CM

CPU Socket 775

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-11

5. Position the CPU over the

socket, making sure that

the gold triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of the

socket then t the socket

alignment key into the

CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

6. Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until it

snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU,

connect the chassis fan cable

to the chassis fan connector to

ensure system stability.

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading

Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load

plate window to remove (B).

Load plate

CPU notch

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Fastener

Motherboard hole

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan

assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, making sure that

the four fasteners match the holes

on the motherboard.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan

and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you

use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.

•

Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design

and requires no tool to install.

•

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure

that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU

heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you

install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing

outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Orient the heatsink and fan

assembly such that the CPU

fan cable is closest to the CPU

fan connector.

Narrow end of the groove

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

CPU_FAN.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in

a diagonal sequence to secure the

heatsink and fan assembly in place.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors

can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

P5KPL-CM

CPU Fan Connector

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in

a diagonal sequence to disengage

the heatsink and fan assembly

from the motherboard.

4. Carefully remove the heatsink

and fan assembly from the

motherboard.

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to

ensure correct orientation when

reinstalling.

Narrow end of the groove

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for

detailed information on CPU fan installation.

The narrow end of the

groove should point

outward after resetting.

(The photo shows the

groove shaded for

emphasis.)

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a

240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched

differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System

Technology and for optimum performance.

P5KPL-CM

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

128 Pins 112 Pins

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

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1.7.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2

DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• 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

conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,

it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit

Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the Physical Address Extension (PAE)

support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for

system device.

• We recommend that you install only a maximum of 3GB system memory

when using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the PAE.

The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem;

however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the

system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb

chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to

4 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum

of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 2 GB

density modules are available for this conguration.

• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®

On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade

to run at DDR-667. If this heppens, contact your memory vendor to check

to ODT value.

32-bit 64-bit

Windows® XP Windows® XP x64 Edition

Windows® 2003 Server Windows® 2003 Server x64 Edition

Windows® Vista Windows® Vista x64 Edition

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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. A B

DIMM support

DDR2 667

DIMM support

256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Elpida SS E2508AB-6E-E • •

256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • •

256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Inneon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • •

512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27 • •

512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Elpida SS E5108AGBG-6E-E • •

1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Kingston DS D6408TE8WL-3 • •

1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Kingston DS D6408TEBGGL3U • •

1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Elpida DS E5108AGBG-6E-E • •

512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6 Samsung SS K4T51083QC • •

512MB Samsung KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6 Samsung DS K4T56083QF-ZCE6 • •

512MB Samsung M378T6553CZ3-CE6 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

1G Samsung M378T2953CZ3-CE6 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

256MB Qimonda HYS64T32000HU-3S-A Qimonda SS HYB18T512160AF-3SSSS17310 • •

512MB Qimonda HYS64T32000HU-3S-A Qimonda SS HYB18T5128000AF-3SSSS27416 • •

512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000HU-3S-A Qimonda SS HYB18T512800AF3SFSS05346 • •

1G Qimonda HYS64T128020HU-3S-A Qimonda DS HYB18T512800AF3SSSS28104 • •

512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 Corsair SS 64M8CFEGPS0900647 • •

512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • •

1G Corsair VS1GB667D2 Corsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC • •

1G Corsair XMS2-5400 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 • •

512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8EB5 Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •

512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

512MB Apacer 78.91092.420 Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC Apacer SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •

1G Apacer 78.01092.420 Elpida DS E5108AE-6E-E • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •

512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •

512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20648 • •

512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20718 • •

1G ADATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG20645 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EC20615 • •

512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H166I1C52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20637 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • •

512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1K PSC SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • •

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DDR2 667

1G PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1K PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • •

256MB Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C Nanya SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C • •

512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

512MB MDT MDT 512MB MDT SS 18D51280D-30648 • •

1G MDT MDT 1024MB MDT DS 18D51200D-30646 • •

1G MDT MDT 1024MB MDT DS 18D51280D-30646E • •

1G PQI DDR2-667U 1G Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A • •

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DA98Z AENEON SS AET93F30DA 0552 • •

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DB97X AENEON SS AET93R300B 0634 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z AENEON DS AET93F30DA8EE47414G 0540 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z AENEON DS AET93F30DA 0604 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DB97X AENEON DS AET93R300B 0639 • •

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI takeMS SS MS18T51280-3 • •

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665AP takeMS SS MS18T51280-3S0627D • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI takeMS DS MS18T51280-3 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE takeMS DS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP takeMS DS MS18T51280-3SP0717A • •

512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM45EG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • •

1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM55EG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • •

512MB GEIL GX21GB5300DC GEIT SS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB TEAM TVDD512M667C5 TEAM SS T2D648MT-6 • •

1G TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 TEAM DS T2D648PT-6 • •

512MB Century CENTURY 512MB Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

512MB Century CENTURY 512MB Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G Century CENTURY 1G Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G Century CENTURY 1G Nanya DS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

512MB KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz KINGBOX SS EPD264082200-4 • •

1G KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz KINGBOX DS EPD264082200-4 • •

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. A B

DIMM support

DDR2 800

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. A B

512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Promos SS V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA• •

1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Nanya DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C62321800CP • •

1G Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •

2G Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ3-CE7 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

256MB Qimonda HYS64T32001HU-2.5-A Qimonda SS HYB18T256800AF25SSS49313 • •

512MB Qimonda HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A Qimonda DS HYB18T256800AF25SSS25063 • •

1G Corsair CM2X1024-6400 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Corsair XMS2-6400 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

DIMM support

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

A - Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • •

2G Apacer AHU02GE800C5N1C Apacer DS Heat-Sink Package •

512MB ADATA M20AD6G3H3160I1E58 ADATA SS AD29608A8A-25EG80720 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-25EG30648 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG30647 • •

512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-8E1K PSC SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •

1G PSC AL7E8E63B-8E1K PSC DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-25DB98X AENEON SS AET93F25DB 0621 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-25DB97X AENEON DS AET93R25DB 0640 • •

512MB SIS SLY264M8-JGE-3 SIS SS DDRII6408-8E 7212 • •

1G SIS SLY264M8-JGE-3 SIS DS DDRII6408-8E 7301 • •

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP takeMS SS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP takeMS DS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 • •

512MB VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG Veritech SS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 • •

1G VERITECH GTU01GHLTXX4EG Veritech DS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 • •

1G UMAX 1GB,DDR2,PC6400 UMAX DS U2S12D30TP-8E • •

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Part No. A B

DIMM support

DDR2 800

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM

matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clips

snap back in place and the DIMM

is properly seated.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining

clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR

DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

Unlocked retaining clip

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other

system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the

motherboard and the components.

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out with

extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections

describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with

it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw

for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See

Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion

cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard

components.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card

inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9

3 10 Communications Port (COM1)

4 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

5 12 Standard Floppy Disk Controller

6 13 Printer Port (LPT1)

7 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

8 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

9 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

10 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

11 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

12 8 Numeric Data Processor

13 9 Primary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCI1 — — — shared — — — —

PCI2 shared — — — — — — —

PCIEX16_1 shared — — — — — — —

PCIEX1_1 shared — — — — — — —

Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — — — — shared

Onboard USB controller 2 — — — shared — — — —

Onboard USB controller 3 — — shared — — — — —

Onboard USB controller 4 shared — — — — — — —

Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — — — — shared

Onboard HD audio shared — — — — — — —

Onboard LAN — Used — — — — — —

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1.8.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as

a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,

and other cards that comply with PCI

specications. The gure shows a LAN

card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express

x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other

cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications. The following gure

shows a network card installed on the

PCI Express x1 slot.

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express

x16 graphic cards that comply with the

PCI Express specications. The gure

shows a graphics card installed on the

PCI Express x16 slot.

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1.9 Jumpers

1. 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 system setup

parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button

cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup

information such as system •words.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on

pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

to re-enter data.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to

overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU

Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS

can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R.

function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the

power cord before reboot the system.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper

default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

P5KPL-CM

Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear RTC

(Default)

1 2 2 3

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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-8)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode

(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using

the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep

modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced

power mode).

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can

provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,

the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply

capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

P5KPL-CM

USB Device Wake Up

PS2_USBPW

(Default)

+5V

+5VSB

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by ATHEROS AR8121 PCIE Gigabit LAN

controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network

(LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

Activity/Link Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port LED indications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources. .

7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

11 13

2 3

10 12

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10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial

devices.

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

12. Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

13. USB ports. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in

2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when

using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.

Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other

end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

P5KPL-CM

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

FLOPPY

P5KPL-CM

Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

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3. 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 DMA 100/66/33 signal cable:

blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you

connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device

jumpers have the same setting.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

device(s)

Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

P5KPL-CM

IDE Connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the ID

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

PIN1

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4. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk

drives.

Connect the right-angle side

of SATA signal cable to SATA

device. Or you may connect the

right-angle side of SATA cable to

the onboard SATA port to avoid

mechanical conflict with huge

graphics cards.

right angle side

P5KPL-CM

SATA Connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP2

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXN3

RSATA_RXP3

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_RXP4

GND

SATA4

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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the

back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

The USB module is purchased separately.

P5KPL-CM

USB 2.0 Connectors

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

P5KPL-CM

Internal Audio Connector

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources

such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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7. 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 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.)

or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the

fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each

cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air

ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature.

P5KPL-CM

Fan Connectors

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

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9. 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 legacy AC’97 audio standard.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

• By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High

Denition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel

Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section “2.4.4 Chipset”

for details.

8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.

Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this

connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to

this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal

is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with

a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the

chassis intrusion detection feature.

P5KPL-CM

Intrusion Connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

P5KPL-CM

Front Panel Audio Connector

HP_HD

MIC2_L

HP_R

HP_L

MIC2_JD

Jack_Sense

MIC2_R PRESENSE#

AGND

AAFP

Legacy AC’97-compliant

pin definition

MIC2_L

Line out_R

Line out_L

MIC2_R NC

AGND

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

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•

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 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your

system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator

at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.

aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to

support the motherboard power requirements.

10. 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 these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper

orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

P5KPL-CM

P5KPL-CM ATX Power Connector

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

ATX12V

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

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11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• System power LED (2-pin PWRLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis

power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when

you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button

turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending

on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds

while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system

reboot without turning off the system power.

P5KPL-CM

System Panel Connector

F_PANEL

PLED-

PWR

PLED+

Ground

GNDReset

IDELED+

IDELED-

+HD LED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

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BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change

the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions

of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a oppy disk or

USB ash disk.)

2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy

disk.)

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, USB

ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets

corrupted.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows

XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

Windows

2003 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2003:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click Start, then select Run.

d. From the Open eld, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or

a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the

original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

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Windows

Vista environment

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk

drive.

b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.

c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the

Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box.

d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

e. Click Start.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the

system.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go

through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing

<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the

oppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

Note

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

Current ROM Update ROM

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5KPL-CM

VER: 0104

DATE: 01/16/08

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter>.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le

is found. Then press <Enter>.

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

Note

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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using

a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to

copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight

alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

Main lename Extension name

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least

1024KB free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS

screen displays may not be same as shown.

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk

with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent

system boot failure!

4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM

Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS

lename at the DOS prompt.

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is

completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent

system boot failure!

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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can

update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD , the oppy disk or

the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk

containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy

disk or the USB ash disk to P5KPLCM.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk

drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the

oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy found!

Reading le “P5KPLCM.ROM”. Completed.

Start ashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can

cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the

oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy not found!

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM found!

Reading le “P5KPLCM.ROM”. Completed.

Start ashing...

When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive

for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.

• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can

support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so

can cause system boot failure!

Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found,

the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-3 for the

Utilities screen menu.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the

motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you

to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard

package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update

main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from

the Internet option from the

drop-down menu, then click Next.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update

main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,

then click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS

version that you wish to download.

Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself

through the Internet. Always

update the utility to avail all its

features.

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions

to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after

changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system

compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the

Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only,

and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le

for this motherboard.

2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update

using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your

BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring

your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the

computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

SPI chip.

The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up

the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;

otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the

following procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to

force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data

or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the

operating system.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a

menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make

your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

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2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard

until the desired item is highlighted.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

Navigation keysSub-menu items

2.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that

particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change

the settings.

General help

Menu bar Conguration eldsMenu items

System Time [20:46:08]

System Date [Fri 02/08/2002]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]

SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

SATA 3 :[Not Detected]

SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system time.

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2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that menu.

For example, selecting Main shows the Main

menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,

Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their

respective menu items.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a

sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,

you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item

that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To

change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

2.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a

menu screen when there are items that do

not t on the screen. Press the

Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page

Down> keys to display the other items on the

screen.

2.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is

a brief description of the selected item.

System Time [11:10:19]

System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Legacy Diskette B [Disabled]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]

IDE Configuration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to

configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Main menu items

Scroll bar

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below

may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]

DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]

DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]

Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

Pop-up window

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2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving

you an overview of the basic system information.

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen

items and how to navigate through them.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system time.

System Time [20:46:57]

System Date [Fri 02/08/2002]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]

SATA 2 :[Not Detected]

SATA 3 :[ST380817AS]

SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

System Information

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2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then

press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and

SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the

appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device

is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto]

[CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the

device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data

transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Auto]

Primary IDE Master

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Select the type

of device connected

to the system

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.5 IDE Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

IDE Conguration

ATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

ATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced]

Allows you to set the ATA/IDE conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Compatible] [Enhanced]

[Disabled] Disables the integrated SATA and PATA controller.

[Compatible] Sets all SATA devices to operate in PATA mode. This allows a

maximum of four (4) ATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices

plus two SATA devices.

[Enhanced] Sets all SATA devices to operate in SATA mode.

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

Disabled

Compatible

Enhanced

Options

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2.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

AMIBIOS

Version : 0302

Build Date : 01/20/08

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Core (TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz

Speed : 1866MHz

Count : 2

System Memory

Installed Size: 512MB

Usable Size: 503MB

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Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other

system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Conguration

USB Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

Overclock Prole - loads overclocking proles with optimal parameters for stability

when overclocking.

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

1.8V Dual Over Voltage [1.87V]

1.5V Over Voltage [DEFAULT]

VTT_CPU Over Voltage [DEFAULT]

1.25 Over Voltage [DEFAULT]

Select the target CPU

frequency, and the

relevant parameters

will be auto-adjusted.

Frequencies higher

than CPU manufacturer

recommends are not

guaranteed to be

stable. If the system

Adjust system

frequency/voltage

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The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to

[Manual].

FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Conguration options (for 1600MHz FSB CPU): [800MHz] [960MHz] [1000 MHz]

[1200MHz]

Conguration options (for 1333MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1000

MHz] [1110MHz]

Conguration options (for 1066MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1066

MHz]

Conguration options (for 800MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz]

CPU Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.

The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to

adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the

numeric keypad. The values range from 133 to 500. Refer to the table below for

the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Conguration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%]

[Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become

unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to

[Overclock Prole].

Front Side bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1600 400 MHz

FSB 1333 333 MHz

FSB 1066 266 MHz

FSB 800 200 MHz

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2.4.2 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB Mass Storage Device conguration

Disabled

Enabled

Options

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the

auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or select the different values of the USB functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [2.00V] [2.25V]

1.5V Over Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V]

VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V]

1.25V Over Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.4V]

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USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Sets the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device

after start unit command. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec]

[40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Selects the Emulation type. When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB

will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as hard drive. Forced FDD option

can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boost as FDD drive to boot

as FDD. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Device #1 Netac

Emulation Type [Auto]

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

Allows you to congure the USB Mass Storage Class Devices.

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating

systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB

devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no

USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full

Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

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2.4.3 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS

automatically detects.

Congure advanced CPU settings

Module Version: 3C.0E

Manufacturer: Intel

Brand String: Intel(R)Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz

Frequency : 1.86GHz

FSB Speed : 1066MHz

Cache L1 : 64 KB

Cache L2 : 2048 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07.0, Min:06.0)

Ratio Actual Value: 7

CPUID : 6F2

CPU ratio Adjustment [Auto]

C1E Support: [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

CPU TM function: [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel(R)SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled]

Options

Auto

MANUAL

CPU ratio adjustment [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Select [Manual] to set Ratio

CMOS Setting. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

Ratio CMOS Setting [14]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus

frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the

<+> - <-> keys to adjust the BIOS.

C1E TM function [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving

function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage

is reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Conguration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Options

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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to

Disabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy

operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Conguration

options: [disable] [enable]

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by

Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems

and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer

system can function as multiple virtual systems. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

CPU TM function [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU

overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and

voltage is reduced when the CPU is overheats. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhances

protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer

overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default:

Enabled) Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to

[Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to

use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or

later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).

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2.4.4 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

North Bridge Conguration

South Bridge Conguration

North Bridge chipset Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

PEG Port Conguration

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

Video Function Conguration

North Bridge Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above

the total physical memory. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable congurating DRAM Timing by SPD.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

ENABLE: Allow

remapping of

overlapped PCI memory

above the total

physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow

remapping of memory

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the Interanal graphics

device. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]

PEG Port Conguration

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1.

Configuration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Congure North Bridge

features.

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Video Function Conguration

Video Function Conguration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Conguration options: [Fixed Mode]

[DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Conguration

options: [128MB] [256MB]

Options

Fixed Mode

DVMT Mode

South Bridge Conguration

South Bridge chipset Conguration

Audio Controller [Azalia]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

HD Audio Controller [Azalia]

Allows you to set the audio controller. Conguration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Denition Audio

Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Conguration options: [AC97]

[HD Audio]

Options

Azalia

All Disabled

Options

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2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration

Congure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.

This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item

allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.

Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_

Enable/Disable

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2.4.6 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP

devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency

timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for

an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even

if requested. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that

an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function

correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NO: lets the BIOS

congure all the

devices in the system.

YES: lets the operating

system congure Plug and

Play (PnP) devices not

required for boot if

your system has a Plug

and Play operating

system.

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Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

conguration options.

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state

to be used for system suspend.

Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) 2.0 specications.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.

When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Select the ACPI state

used for System

Suspend.

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2.5.4 APM Conguration

APM Conguration

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Allows you to set the power button mode.Conguration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to

Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state

was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]

[Last State]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is

set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,

and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer

when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and

applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst

try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off

causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a

PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides

at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a

PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least

1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Go into On/Off,

or Suspend when

Power button

is pressed.

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This

feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on

the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF]

MB Temperature [31ºC/87.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2884RPM]

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.344V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]

5V Voltage [ 5.145V]

12V Voltage [11.932V]

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected

temperatures.

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected speed.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Temperature

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Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed

in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specic eld

shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

the onboard voltage regulators.

2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Boot settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]

3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of

devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

Species the Boot

Device Priority

sequence.

A virtual oppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive B:

) may appear when you

set the CD-ROM drive

as the rst boot

device.

Species the boot

sequence from the

available devices.

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2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip

certain tests while

booting. This will

decrease the time

needed to boot the

system.

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS]

[Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to

erase the RTC RAM.

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Passward

<Enter> to change

password.

<Enter> again to

disabled password.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor

Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a

password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters

and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your

password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user

password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then

press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to

change other security settings.

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on

top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this

item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six

letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password

successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup

utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level [Full Access]

Change User Password

Clear User Password

Password Check [Setup]

<Enter> to change

password.

<Enter> again to

disabled password.

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2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then

press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Press ENTER to run

the utility to select

and update BIOS.

This utility doesn't

support :

1.NTFS format

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],

then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. See page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

Current ROM Update ROM

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5KPL-CM

VER: 0104

DATE: 01/16/08

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

• This function can not support IDE CD-ROM, IDE DVD-ROM, or External

SATA devices.

• This function only supports FAT 32/16 format.

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Exit system setup

after saving the

changes.

F10 key can be used

for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System

Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes

or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard

backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned

off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save

changes and exit.

2.8 Exit menu

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options

from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the

BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the

program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes

before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

ASUS P5KPL-CM 3-1

Software

support

This chapter describes the contents

of the support CD that comes with the

motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2000 Server/2003 Server/32-bit XP/

32-bit Vista/64-bit 2003 Server/64-bit XP/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).

Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the

features of your hardware.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,

software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard

features.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS

documentation for detailed information.

• Make sure that you install Windows® 2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows®

XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better

compatibility and system stability.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without

notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard

information

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed

devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver.

VIA Audio Driver

Installs the VIA audio driver and application.

Atheros AR8121 Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Atheros AR8121 Gigabit Ethernet driver.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard

supports.

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a

Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through

a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,

and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer

in healthy operating condition.

Atheros AR8121 Utility

Installs the Atheros AR8121 Utility.

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3.2.4 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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