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  • Page 1 P5KPL-E...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii P5KPL-E specifications summary .............. x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ........... 1-4 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-7 2.1.5...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-32 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-33 Tools menu ................. 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-35 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............2-36 Exit menu ..................2-37 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 3-2 Support CD information ..............

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 9 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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.

  • Page 10: P5Kpl-E Specifications Summary

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® Supports next generation 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ® Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Northbridge: Intel ® Southbridge: Intel ICH7 ® Front Side Bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz...
  • Page 11 P5KPL-E specifications summary Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel 1 x TPM connector (support Win XP, Vista) Audio Realtek ALC 883 8-channel High Definition Audio ® CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, Jack-...
  • Page 12 P5KPL-E specifications summary Manageability WOL by PXE, WOR by PME, PXE Supported OS Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    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.
  • Page 15 1-29 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz / 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing, Multi-streaming and jack-retasking features. ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 16: Asus Special Features

    BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-4 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-7 for details. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at most.

  • Page 17: Asus Exclusive Overclocking Features

    ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-37 for details.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5KPL-E Standby Powered Power P5KPL-E Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5KPL-E ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V CPU_FAN LGA775 PWR_FAN USB34 LAN_USB12 Intel AUDIO 9LPRS552AGLF PCIEX1_1 Attansic CHA_FAN P5KPL-E PCIEX16 PRI_IDE CHASSIS PCI1 Intel ICH7 PCI2 ALC883 PCI3 CLRTC USBPW5-8 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power...

  • Page 21: Layout Contents

    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. TPM connector (20-1 pinTPM) 1-35 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-36 ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5KPL-E P5KPL-E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 24 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Alignment key Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket...

  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Fastener Narrow end of the groove Ensure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5KPL-E 1-13...
  • Page 26 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR P5KPL-E P5KPL-E CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-E 1-15...
  • Page 28 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 29: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5KPL-E P5KPL-E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Max. memory size...

  • Page 30: Memory Configurations

    1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Configuration options Status DDR2-667 DDR2-800 DDR2-1066 FSB 1333 • • •* FSB 1066 • • • FSB 800 •...
  • Page 31 Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T800UA12C4 • 1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T800UB1GC4 • 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT512T64U880BY-25C • • 512MB A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 AL6E8E63B8E1K • • 1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K • 256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 8G-24IK2-EBT • • ASUS P5KPL-E 1-19...
  • Page 32 1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N AL7E8E63B-6E1K • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5KPL-E 1-21...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

    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. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 35: Interrupt Assignments

    — — — — Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — — — — shared Onboard HD audio shared — — — — — — — Onboard LAN — — shared — — — — — ASUS P5KPL-E 1-23...

  • Page 36: Pci Slots

    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 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    P5KPL-E Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5KPL-E Clear RTC RAM • 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.
  • Page 38 (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 USBPW5-8 P5KPL-E P5KPL-E USB Device Wake Up • 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.

  • Page 39: 1.10 Connectors

    Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5KPL-E 1-27...
  • Page 40 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-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...

  • Page 41: Internal Connectors

    P5KPL-E NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5KPL-E Floppy Disk Drive Connector 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.
  • Page 42 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,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5KPL-E IDE Connector P5KPL-E 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 43 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 P5KPL-E SATA Connectors right angle side 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.
  • Page 44 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. You can connect the USB CABLE TO ASUS Q-CONNECTOR (USB, blue) first, and then istall the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. 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.
  • Page 45 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR PWR_FAN Rotation +12V P5KPL-E CHA_FAN Rotation +12V P5KPL-E Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector supports ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS P5KPL-E 1-33...
  • Page 46 AAFP HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 compliant definition pin definition P5KPL-E P5KPL-E Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].
  • Page 47 +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts P5KPL-E ATX Power Connector • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
  • Page 48 P5KPL-E +IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply P5KPL-E System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) 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.
  • Page 49 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...
  • Page 50 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 51: Chapter 2: 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. BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 52: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2:Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 53 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. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 54: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 floppy 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>...

  • Page 55: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 56 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 57: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 58 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash 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...

  • Page 59: Asus Update Utility

    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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 60 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 61 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    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 file for this motherboard. 2-12...

  • Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

    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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-13...

  • Page 64: Menu Items

    2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Use [+] or [-] to...

  • Page 65: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration 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.] ASUS P5KPL-E 2-15...

  • Page 66: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1~4

    2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1-4 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 67: Storage Configuration

    [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] [PATA Only] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-E 2-17...

  • Page 68: System Information

    IDE Detect Time Out [35] Allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you to select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host &...

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-19...
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Ai Net2

    Allows you to control the CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [MANUAL] The following item appears only when CPU Ratio Control is set to [MANUAL]. Ratio CMOS Setting [12] Use the <+> - <-> keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to 12. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-21...
  • Page 72 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] This item should be enabled in order to enable or disable the ‘Enhanced Halt State”. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

  • Page 73: Chipset

    Configuration options: [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] ASUS P5KPL-E 2-23...

  • Page 74: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [Disabled] Parellel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Onboard LAN...

  • Page 75: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-E 2-25...

  • Page 76: Usb Configuration

    IRQ-xx [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>...

  • Page 77: Trusted Computing

    TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] support in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Set this item to Enabled to use the TPM function. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-27...

  • Page 78: Power Menu

    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 configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]...
  • Page 79 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-E 2-29...

  • Page 80: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [83ºC/131.5ºF] MB Temperature [44ºC/111ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2860RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.272V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V] Select Screen 5V Voltage [ 5.478V] Select Item 12V Voltage [11.246V] Enter Go to Sub-screen...

  • Page 81: Boot Menu

    Select Item The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] Save and Exit Exit ASUS P5KPL-E 2-31...

  • Page 82: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 83: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. 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. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-33...
  • Page 84 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disabled password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access]...

  • Page 85: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See page 2-4, section 2.1.2 for details.

  • Page 86: Asus O.c. Profile

    2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This ASUS O.C. Profile allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings.

  • Page 87: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation 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. ASUS P5KPL-E 2-37...
  • Page 88 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 89: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 90: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 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.

  • Page 91: 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.

  • Page 92: Utilities Menu

    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 ®...

  • Page 93: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual ® ® file. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5KPL-E...
  • Page 94 Chapter 3: Software support...
  • Page 95 The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 96: Appendix: Cpu Features

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 2 for details.

  • Page 97: Using The Eist

    Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5KPL-E...

  • Page 98: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

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