Asus P5KPL-AM SE User Manual

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P5KPL-AM SE

Motherboard

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E4236

First Edition V1 October 2008

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Contents

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

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

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

P5KPL-AM SE specications 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 congurations ..................................................

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 Conguring 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 Conguration 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 Conguration ....................................................

2.3.6 System Information .......................................................

2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................

2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................

2.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

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 Conguration ........................................................

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

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

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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.

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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 modications 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.

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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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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.

• 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:

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P5KPL-AM SE specications 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-Denition 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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P5KPL-AM SE specications summary

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 Denition 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

*Specications 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 efcient 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-denition 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 specication 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 efcient CPUs in the world.

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6 Channel High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High

Denition 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

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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P5KPL-AM SE

1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration 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

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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• 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

forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then

push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

Retention tab

Load lever

PnP cap

Load plate

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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

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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1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE CPU fan connector

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

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When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires

no tool to install.

properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

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.

1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1

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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.

• Alw ays install DIMMs with the same CAS late ncy. Fo r optimum comp ati bility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard.

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

Notes on memory limitations

• This motherboard only supports up to 4GB on Windows

You may install up to 2GB DIMMs on each slot. Install only DDR2 800 and DDR2 667 2GB DIMMs.

Windows® XP Windows® XP x 64 Edition Windows® Vista Windows® Vista x 64 Edition

• 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 happens, contact your memory vendor to check to ODT value.

32-bit 64-bit

XP x 64 and Vista x 64 editions.

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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List

Size Vendor Model CL Brand

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

256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • •

256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Inneon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • •

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

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

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

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

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

512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC • •

512MB Samsung KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T56083QF-ZCE6 • •

512MB Samsung M378T6553CZ3-CE6 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

1G Samsung M378T2953CZ3-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •

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

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

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

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

512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N/A Corsair SS 64M8CFEGPS0900647 • •

512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N/A Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • •

1G Corsair VS1GB667D2 N/A Corsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC • •

1G Corsair XMS2-5400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 • •

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

512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

512MB Apacer 78.91092.420 N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC N/A Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •

1G Apacer 78.01092.420 5 Elpida DS E5108AE-6E-E • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 5 Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •

512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •

512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20648 • •

512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20718 • •

1G ADATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG20645 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EC20615 • •

512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H166I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20637 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • •

512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1K 5 PSC SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • •

1G PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • •

256MB Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C N/A Nanya SS NT5TU32M16AG-3C • •

512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C N/A Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

512MB MDT MDT 512MB 4 MDT SS 18D51280D-30648 • •

1G MDT MDT 1024MB 4 MDT DS 18D51200D-30646 • •

1G MDT MDT 1024MB 4 MDT DS 18D51280D-30646E • •

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

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON SS AET93F30DA 0552 • •

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DB97X 5 AENEON SS AET93R300B 0634 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON DS AET93F30DA8EE47414G 0540 • •

S S / DS

Component

DIMM support

A* B*

(continued on the next page)

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DIMM support

A* B*

•

• •

GEIT

S S /

Component

SS MS18T51280-3S0627D

SS Heat-Sink Package

Size Vendor Model CL Brand

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON DS AET93F30DA 0604 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DB97X 5 AENEON DS AET93R300B 0639 • •

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 5 takeMS SS MS18T51280-3 • •

512MB TAKEMS

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI 5 takeMS DS MS18T51280-3 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE 5 takeMS DS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP 5 takeMS DS MS18T51280-3SP0717A • •

512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM45EG N/A VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • •

1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM55EG N/A VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • •

512MB GEIL

512MB TEAM TVDD512M667C5 N/A TEAM SS T2D648MT-6 • •

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

512MB Century CENTURY 512MB N/A Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

512MB Century CENTURY 512MB N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

1G Century CENTURY 1G N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

512MB KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz N/A KINGBOX SS EPD264082200-4 • •

1G KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz N/A KINGBOX DS EPD264082200-4 • •

TMS51B264C081-665AP

GX21GB5300DC 4

Century CENTURY 1G N/A Nanya DS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

5 takeMS

DDR2 800 Qualied Vendors List

•

Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component

2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 5 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E •

2G PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 5 PSC DS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E •

2G AENEON AET860UD00-25DC08X 5 AENEON DS AET03R250C 0732 •

2G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 5 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package •

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

512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 N/A Promos SS V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA• •

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

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

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

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

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

512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •

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

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

1G Corsair CM2X1024-6400 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Corsair XMS2-6400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Corsair XMS2-6400 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • •

2G Apacer AHU02GE800C5N1C 5 Apacer DS Heat-Sink Package •

512MB ADATA M20AD6G3H3160I1E58 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-25EG80720 • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-25EG30648 • •

1G VDATA M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG30647 • •

512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •

DIMM support

A* B*

(continued on the next page)

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Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component

1G PSC AL7E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •

512MB AENEON AET660UD00-25DB98X N/A AENEON SS AET93F25DB 0621 • •

1G AENEON AET760UD00-25DB97X 5 AENEON DS AET93R25DB 0640 • •

512MB SIS

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

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 5 takeMS SS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 5 takeMS DS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 • •

512MB VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG N/A Veritech SS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 • •

1G VERITECH GTU01GHLTXX4EG N/A Veritech DS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 • •

1G UMAX

SLY264M8-JGE-3

1GB,DDR2,PC6400 5

N/A SIS

SS DDRII6408-8E 7212

DS U2S12D30TP-8E

UMAX

DIMM support

DDR2 1066 Qualied Vendors List

A* B*

•

• •

•

Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component

512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB Apacer 78.9AG9S.9L5 5 Apacer SS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Apacer 78.0AG9S.BN4 5 Apacer DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 N/A Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5D 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB ADATA M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z 5 ADATA SS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G ADATA M2OMIDG314720INC5Z 5 ADATA DS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB AENEON AXT660UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON SS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G OCZ OCZ2N10662GK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •

512MB Kingbox EP512D21066PS N/A Micron SS 6QD22D9GCT • •

DIMM support

A* B*

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

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 inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

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.

DDR2 DIMM notch

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket

until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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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.

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

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.

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.

1.8.3 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.

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that

comply with the PCI Express specications.

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI

Express specications.

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1.9 Jumpers

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

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 reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets the parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4)

P5KPL-AM SE

Keyboard Power Setting

P5KPL-AM SE

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

PS2_USBPW1-4

P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up

P5KPL-AM SE

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5-8

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports.

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8)

Set this 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 the 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.

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1.10 Connectors

3 42

57 6

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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

2. LAN (RJ-45) port.

connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

ACT LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF No link

Blink Data activity OFF 10M

Blink Data activity Orange 100M

Supported by Realtek 10/100 LAN controller, this port allows 10/100

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

3. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

4. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel and

6-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

5. Microphone port (pink).

This por t co nnect s a m ic rophone . In a 6- channel

conguration, the function of this port becomes Center/Bass.

6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

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8. Video Graphics Adapter port.

SATA2

GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2

GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

GND

GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1

GND

RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA1

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE SATA connectors (ICH10R®)

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-

compatible devices.

9. Serial port.

10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

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

This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

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

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

right angle side

Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. You may also connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port

to avoid mechanical conict with huge

graphics cards.

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

P5KPL-AM SE

PRI_IDE

NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector

Right Audio Channel

GND

Left Audio Channel

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connecto

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.

Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector

Single device Cable-Selected or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave

• 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 133/100/66 IDE devices.

Slave Gray

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting.

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

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE Analog franel connector

AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

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!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

5. 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.

•

If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set

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the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio].

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6. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN

+5V

GND

Speaker Out

SPEAKER

PIN 1

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_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, ensuring 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.

7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

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

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

GND

PIN 1

GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

-5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND

-12 Volts +3 Volts

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND +3 Volts +3 Volts

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.

•

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 EATX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot.

• We recommended that you use a PSU with a higher power output 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.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following conguration:

CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW

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

P5KPL-AM SE

P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector

PIN 1

PWR BTN

PLED+

PLED-

PWR

GND

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

Ground

Reset

F_PANEL

PWR LED

HD_LED RESET

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.

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1.11 Software support

1.11.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the

latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this section for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Ensure that you install Windows the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

1.11.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

To run the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing

Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

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Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1 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 oppy disk or USB ash

disk.)

2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk, USB ash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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.

2.1.1 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, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the

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

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Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

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

Drivers menu appears.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the Windows

desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate.

2. Select

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click

Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

Auto Select

then click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then 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.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the Windows

desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate.

2. Select

3. Locate the BIOS le from the

Update BIOS from a le from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

Open window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk

1. Do any 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

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

then click

Windows® Vista environment

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

Start.

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

drive.

then press <Enter>.

b. Click

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from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.

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

Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box.

d. Select the

e. Click

Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

Start.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.

2.1.3 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 PowerOn Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 in two ways:

(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.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 09/28/2008

PATH: A:\

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press

<Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing

<Tab> before the correct le is found.

Then press <Enter>.

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

and automatically reboots the system when done.

• 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!

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2.1.4 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:

• Ensure 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 the same as shown.

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

bootable oppy disk.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode.

3. At the prompt key in

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename of not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric characters for

the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

then press <Enter> to copy the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

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

Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (at www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

afudos /o[lename]

Main lename Extension name

We recommend that you write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You will need to key in the exact BIOS lename at the DOS prompt later.

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

bootable oppy disk.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode.

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4. At the prompt key in

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le in the bootable oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5KPLAMS.ROM

then press <Enter>.

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

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 /iP5KPLAMS.ROM

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:\>

2.1.5 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 DVD, a oppy disk or a USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk containing

the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• For the P5KPL-AM SE motherboard, this utility will not function when you use a PATA optical drive.

• Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. Otherwise, the utility will not function.

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.

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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 “P5KPLAMS.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.

Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD

To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.

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

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy...

If 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... Floppy not found! Checking for DVD-ROM... DVD-ROM found! Reading le “P5KPLAMS.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing...

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 (at www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB ash disk

To recover the BIOS from a USB ash disk:

1. Insert a 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.

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

• 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!

2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 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 SPI 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

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

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

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

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.

• 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 Setups Default 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [ System Date [Wed 04/16/2008]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

Sub-menu items

Conguration eldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

14:14:35]

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Navigation keys

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.

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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.

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

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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 (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Main menu items

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam 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 usercon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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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.

Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Conguration Hardware Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled

Enabled

Pop-up window

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Time.

Scroll bar

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

2.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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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.

Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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 Primary 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]

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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]

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]

2.3.4 SATA 1 and SATA 2

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]

a time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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 Storage Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA devices

installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to congure the item.

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ATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced]

Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

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]

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.

Bios Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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

Adjust system frequency/voltage

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration

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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.

Test Mode - loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with spread spectrum.

The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].

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 600. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

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

Prole].

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.

Conguration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]

[Overclock 30%]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Conguration options (for 1600MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [800MHz] [960MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz]

Conguration options (for 1333MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1100MHz]

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

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

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto]

Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.

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

VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto]

Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.

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

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1.25V Over Voltage [Auto]

Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.

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

1.5V Over Voltage [Auto]

Manually set ICH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.

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

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.

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 enable or disable the USB functions.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. 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 set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller item.

Conguration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]

2.4.3 CPU Conguration

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

CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.

If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ.

Key in ratio numbers directly.

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C1É Support [Enabled]

Enable this item and users can congure the “Enhanced Halt State” function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended

CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Users need to reset

the computer to change the conguration of this item. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

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]

Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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]

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.

North Bridge Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable congurating DRAM Timing by SPD. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use 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]

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PEG Port Conguration

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

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

Configuration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Video Function Conguration

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] [Maximum DVMT]

South Bridge Conguration

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]

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration

Onboard PCIE 10/100M 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]

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.

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]

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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]

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]

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.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration Hardware Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

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]

[S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

[Auto] - Detected by OS.

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]

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2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)

support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.4 APM Conguration

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]

Disable/Enable RTC to generate a wake event. 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 External Modems [Disabled]

Disable/Enable RI to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

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.

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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]

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.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration Security

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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.

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device

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: [Hard Drive] [Removable Dev.] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

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2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

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]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

AddOn 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]

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.

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

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters or numbers,

then press <Enter>.

Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

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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 in setting a supervisor password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press

<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.

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

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 set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password.

Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

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]

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2.7 Tools menu

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

AI NET 2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't

support :

1.NTFS format

2.7.1 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. Please see section 2.1.3 for details.

2.7.2 AI NET 2

Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.8 Exit menu

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.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

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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.

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.

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