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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... Support CD information 1-15 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE/SATA1-2 ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... Support CD information 1-15 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE/SATA1-2 ...
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P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron... ports Realtek® RTL8131, 10/100 LAN VT1705 6-CH high-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM port 6-channel audio...
P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron... ports Realtek® RTL8131, 10/100 LAN VT1705 6-CH high-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM port 6-channel audio...
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ix P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 2 x ... 12 V power connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable I/O shield User manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
ix P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 2 x ... 12 V power connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable I/O shield User manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
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...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage ...to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! This is a reminder that the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you...
...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage ...to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! This is a reminder that the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you...
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... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core ™2 Quad / Core™2 ...
... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core ™2 Quad / Core™2 ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-5 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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.... Double - Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the USB port. Failure to do so may need to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...
.... Double - Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the USB port. Failure to do so may need to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...
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... No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Green Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI PS/2 mouse port (green). Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. When you set...
... No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Green Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI PS/2 mouse port (green). Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. When you set...
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... the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to 480 Mbps connection speed. Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector...
... the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to 480 Mbps connection speed. Driver Jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector...
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Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For...
Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommended that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. 7. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For...
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... the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
... the Support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
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Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This ...these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...
Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This ...these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...
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...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 date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary... your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference only.
...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 date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary... your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference only.
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... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the...
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... set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the...
... set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the...
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...] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot...
...] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot...
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... Access] - Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... Access] - Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI