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Asus P5KPL-AM SE User Manual

Asus P5KPL-AM SE
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Motherboard
P5KPL-AM SE

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Asus P5KPL-AM SE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
CPU SocketLGA 775
Memory Slots2 x DIMM
Maximum Memory4 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
Integrated GraphicsIntel GMA 3100
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
PS/21 x PS/2 Keyboard, 1 x PS/2 Mouse
Video Outputs1 x VGA
ChipsetIntel G31
Supported CPUIntel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron
Front Side Bus1066/800 MHz
Memory Speed800 / 667 MHz
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI
Storage Interface4 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x IDE
AudioRealtek ALC662, 6-Channel

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.4 Before you proceed

Provides essential precautions before installing or configuring the motherboard.

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Covers the installation and requirements for the CPU.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the LGA775 socket.

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Procedure for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.7 System memory

Information regarding system memory (RAM) installation and configuration.

1.7.2 Memory configurations

Details memory module compatibility, sizes, and OS limitations.

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step guide for installing a DDR2 DIMM into a socket.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

Instructions for physically installing an expansion card into a slot.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

Describes the ports located on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

Details the SATA connectors for hard drives.

CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

Describes fan connectors for cooling components.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

Details the main power supply connectors.

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

Explains connectors for chassis buttons, LEDs, and reset.

1.11 Software support

Covers operating system installation and support tools.

1.11.1 Installing an operating system

Guidance on installing Windows XP/Vista and necessary updates.

1.11.2 Support DVD information

Details the contents and usage of the motherboard support DVD.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Introduces utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

Describes the ASUS Update utility for BIOS management in Windows.

2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

Details the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for BIOS updates.

2.1.4 AFUDOS utility

Explains the AFUDOS utility for BIOS updates in DOS.

2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

Describes the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 for BIOS recovery.

2.2 BIOS setup program

Guides users on how to access and use the BIOS setup utility.

2.4 Advanced menu

Allows configuration of CPU and other system devices.

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Settings for CPU overclocking and frequency adjustments.

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Options for automatic CPU overclocking.

CPU Frequency [xxx]

Manual setting for CPU frequency.

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Predefined CPU overclocking levels.

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Settings for DDR2 memory operating frequency.

CPU TM function [Enabled]

Enables CPU thermal monitoring and protection.

Intel® SpeedStep® Technology [Enabled]

Enables Intel SpeedStep for power management.

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

Enables or disables onboard devices like LAN and serial ports.

2.5 Power menu

Settings for Advanced Power Management (APM).

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Configures system suspend states (S1, S3, Auto).

2.5.4 APM Configuration

Settings related to system power states and wake events.

2.6 Boot menu

Settings for system boot options and priorities.

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Sets the sequence of devices for booting.

2.6.3 Security

Settings for system passwords and security.

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Runs the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for BIOS updates.

2.8 Exit menu

Options for saving/discarding changes and loading defaults.

Exit & Save Changes

Saves BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Load Setup Defaults

Loads the default BIOS settings.

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