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....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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
....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 bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
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...menu or an item to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of 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. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure...simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Keys enclosed in this manual. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to change system settings through the...
...menu or an item to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of 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. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure...simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Keys enclosed in this manual. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to change system settings through the...
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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 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... 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...
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 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... 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...
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... users to work in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 eliminates the need to 100 meters at...
... users to work in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 eliminates the need to 100 meters at...
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Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that you 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...
... complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that you 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...
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... tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 USB Device found , the...
... tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 USB Device found , the...
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...continues with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." If you can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. ...enter the Setup utility. 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 that the computer can cause damage to...
...continues with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." If you can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. ...enter the Setup utility. 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 that the computer can cause damage to...
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When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details...POST). CD-DISC (read only) 3. This utility supports 1. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Select an item then press to... confirm your choice. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. ...
When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details...POST). CD-DISC (read only) 3. This utility supports 1. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. Select an item then press to... confirm your choice. NTFS (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. ...