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... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll...
... 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll...
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... VGA port 1 x COM port 1X Parallel port 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x Speaker connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS...
... VGA port 1 x COM port 1X Parallel port 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x Speaker connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS...
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... Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money. and video capabilities. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory...
... Key allows you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money. and video capabilities. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for 3D graphics and other memory...
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... support DVD or USB disk that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery...
... support DVD or USB disk that allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery...
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...‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration, install two identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
...‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • When using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration, install two identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
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... the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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 specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that...
... the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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 specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that...
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.... The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures...
.... The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures...
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found . When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "P5KPLAME.ROM". Checking for USB Device... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 The utility displays...
... using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. Otherwise, the utility will not function. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found . When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "P5KPLAME.ROM". Checking for USB Device... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 The utility displays...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that...
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... type of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
... type of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
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... set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to [Enhanced]. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The following item appears only when you set the ATA/IDE configuration. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage...
... set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows you want to [Enhanced]. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The following item appears only when you set the ATA/IDE configuration. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage...
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Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking...
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items in this menu allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the general system specifications. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking...
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... the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] SB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set the Southbridge Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
... the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] SB Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set the Southbridge Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
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... the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...
... the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Set this option only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows...
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...set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set to Enabled. This item allows you to set to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
...set the audio controller. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set to Enabled. This item allows you to set to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
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...that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items...
...that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to [Auto] allows the system to display the configuration options. 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items...
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... for PCI/PnP devices. The system can cause the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in a low power mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to change the advanced settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI...
... for PCI/PnP devices. The system can cause the system to RAM) sleep state (default). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in a low power mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to change the advanced settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI...
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... do not wish to display the detected temperatures. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you do not wish to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-17 Select Ignored...
... do not wish to display the detected temperatures. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you do not wish to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-17 Select Ignored...
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... POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to be pressed when error occurs. When set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to select the power-on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear...
... POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to be pressed when error occurs. When set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in a password containing up to select the power-on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set a Supervisor Password: 1. On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear...
