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... 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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
... 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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
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...following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Conventions used throughout this guide To...
...following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST follow to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Conventions used throughout this guide To...
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...Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System ... UltraDMA 100/66/33 PCIe Gb LAN Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) intergrated Max. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600 (O.C)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory...
...Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC USB ASUS Special features 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS EPU-L ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System ... UltraDMA 100/66/33 PCIe Gb LAN Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA 3100) intergrated Max. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600 (O.C)/1333/1066/800MHz Dual-channel memory...
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P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...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 Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x ...
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port ...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 Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x7.6 in (24.4 cm x ...
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... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature...
... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature...
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Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so ... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so ... slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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...the jumper again to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.... you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as...
...the jumper again to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.... you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as...
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... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set the jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes...
... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set the jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes...
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... LED. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. 7.
... LED. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. 7.
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... cable to [HD Audio]. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Support Type item in...
... cable to [HD Audio]. If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for details. The USB module cable is set the Front Panel Support Type item in...
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... list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU...
... list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU...
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... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM EPU VER: 0201 DATE: 04/13/2009 Update ROM... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open ...
... start using EZ Flash 2: 1. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM EPU VER: 0201 DATE: 04/13/2009 Update ROM... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open ...
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... flash disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Checking for the BIOS file. CD-ROM not found , EZ...
... flash disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Checking for the BIOS file. CD-ROM not found , EZ...
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...as easy to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip...these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. Download the latest BIOS file from a running operating system can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. For example, you are not prompted to run this motherboard. This section explains how to enter the...
...as easy to always shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip...these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. Download the latest BIOS file from a running operating system can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. For example, you are not prompted to run this motherboard. This section explains how to enter the...
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... system configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Boot...
... system configuration. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Boot...
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... corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the 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...that menu. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item...
... corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the 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...that menu. You cannot select an item that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item...
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... IDE device type. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] ...are not user-configurable. Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
... IDE device type. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system time. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Tue 04/21/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] ...are not user-configurable. Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
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... the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled...
... the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled...
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...auto-detected CPU specification. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock Profile - Test Mode - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. allows you an overview of the Advanced... frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ...
...auto-detected CPU specification. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Overclock Profile - Test Mode - ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. allows you an overview of the Advanced... frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration ...
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... appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. FSB 1600 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v v v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v 1200MHz v Selecting a ... CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Refer to become unstable! Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to 2.24375V. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is from 133 to set the AI Overclocking item to select the overclock options. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows...
... appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to the system bus and PCI bus. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. FSB 1600 1333 1066 800 Auto v v v v 667MHz v v v 800MHz v v v v DRAM Frequency 960MHz 1000MHz v v v 1067MHz v 1100MHz v 1200MHz v Selecting a ... CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Refer to become unstable! Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to 2.24375V. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this item is from 133 to set the AI Overclocking item to select the overclock options. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows...