Asus P5KPL-AM SE User Manual
P5KPL-AM SE
Motherboard
E4236
First Edition V1
October 2008
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
P5KPL-AM SE specications summary ..................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 ASUS Special features ...................................................
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1.7.1 Overview ........................................................................
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
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1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-27
1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................
1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
2.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
2.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
2.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................
2.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
2.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
2.2.9 General help ...................................................................
2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................
2.3.2 System Date .................................................................
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave .............................................
2.3.4
2.3.5 Storage Conguration ....................................................
2.3.6 System Information .......................................................
2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................
2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................
2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................
2.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................
SATA 1 and SATA 2 ........................................................................2-11
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2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-17
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................
2.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2.6.3 Security .........................................................................
2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
2.7.2 AI NET 2
2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
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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.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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.
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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.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
• 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.
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
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
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5KPLAMS.ROM
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that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
P5KPL-AM SE specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® G31
Front Side Bus 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz
Memory Dual channel memory architecture
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
VGA Integrated Gfx (Intel GMA3100) in North bridge supports
Storage Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports:
LAN Realtek® RTL8102EL, 10/100
Audio 6-CH ALC662 high-Denition Audio CODEC
USB Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at
ASUS Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series
Processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready
(Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets supports unbuffered non-ECC
4GB 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
1 x PCI slots
- Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp,
- Maximum shared memory of 256 MB
- Horizontal: 127.5 KHz, Vertical: 85Hz
- 1 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33 hard disk drives
- 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
Anti-Pop function
Jack-detect & Multi-Streaming
back panel
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x COM
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
6-channel audio I/O port
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Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
Manageability WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR BY Ring, PME Wake Up
Support DVD contents Drivers
Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable
Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.5 cm x 18.3cm)
1 x internal speaker connector
2 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x 24-pin EPS 12 V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x Front panel High Denition audio connector
1 x System Panel connector
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB turning from 133MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz
increment.
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM)
1 x Ultra ATA66 cable
I/O shield
User manual
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE 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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5KPL-AM SE
Cables 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable
1 x SATA cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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 Intel® Quad-core processors in LGA775 package. It
also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. It´s excellent for multi-tasking,
multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600(OC)/1333 / 1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-
core is one of the most powerful CPU in the world.
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Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new
Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is
one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world.
Intel® G31 chipset
The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the
integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. It supports 1333MHz
FSB (front-side-bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in 3D and 2D graphics; and video
capabilities. This integrated chipset is able to meet the changing display requirements of
visually rich applications and features the Intel® Clear Video Technology - which trailblazes new
standards in high-denition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control.
Dual-Channel DDR2 1066 (OC)
Dual-channel DDR2 technology doubles the bandwidth of your system memory and hence boost
the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market.
Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology
Serial ATA3.0Gb/s is the next generation ATA specication that provides scalable
performance foroday and tomorrow. With up to 300MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA II is
faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100% software compatibility.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With
a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs
much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 and x4 also
outperforms PCI interface with its exceptional high bandwidth. The high speed PCI Express
interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed
RAID systems.
FSB 1600 support (O.C.)
ASUS’s exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the Intel® Core
™2 processor. With the new Intel 45nm micro-architecture technology and FSB 1600 (O.C.) /
1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, this motherboard allows you to enjoy the latest technology supported
by one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
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6 Channel High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High
Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azaliz) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-
streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a
1.3.2 ASUS Special features
ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speeds according to
system load and temperature, enabling users to work in a distraction-free environment with
minimal noise.
ASUS MyLogo2™
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid
image on your screen.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB ash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS
from a USB ash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks
without preparing an additional oppy diskette or using an OS-based ash utility.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB ash disk
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB
ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a
replacement BIOS chip.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default
settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to
overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU
default setting for each parameter.
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1.4 Before you proceed
P5KPL-AM/PS
SB_PWR
ON
Standy Power Powered Off
OFF
P5KPL-AM SE
P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED
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.
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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.
Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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 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
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
P5KPL-AM SE
CHA_FAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCI1
PRI_IDE
USB56
USB78
AAFP
RTM870T-954
CD
ATX12V
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
Intel
®
G31
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Super
I/O
ALC662
RTL
8102EL
8Mb
BIOS
SB_PWR
18.3cm(7.2in)
24.4cm(9.6in)
LGA775
Intel
®
ICH7
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
VGA
SATA2
SATA1
PS2_USBPW1-4
CLRTC
USBPW5-8
SPEAKER
AUDIO
KBMS
COM
LAN1_USB12
USB34
F_PANEL
Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.
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1.5.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-25
2. LGA775 CPU Socket
3. DDR2 DIMM slots
4. CPU and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1)
5. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
8. SPEAKER connector (4-pin)
9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56)
10. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW5-8)
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)
12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
14. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4)
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core
™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 and Celeron
Series and Celeron 400 Series processors.
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E1000
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.
• 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.
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1.6.1 Installing the CPU
P5KPL-AM SE
P5KPL-AM SE CPU socket 775
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load
lever is on your left.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins,
do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and
forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then
push the PnP cap from the load plate
window to remove (4B).
Retention tab
A
B
Load lever
PnP cap
Load plate
4B
4A
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5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the socket then t
the socket alignment key into the CPU
notch.
6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of the CPU
that the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is spread in an even thin
layer.
Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this
step.
CPU notch
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin,
ensure that you wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger directly.
7. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into the
A
retention tab.
The motherboard supports Intel®
LGA775 processors with the
Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST) and HyperThreading Technology. Refer to the
Appendix for more information on
these CPU features.
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