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... 2-5 2.3.5 System Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-11 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI...
... 2-5 2.3.5 System Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-11 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI...
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...a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM ...the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a...
...a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to enable it. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM ...the correct BIOS file is found. 2. Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a...
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... Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If you want to enter Setup after changing any of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the ...force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary...
... Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE If you want to enter Setup after changing any of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the ...force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary...
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...and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is ...menu allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE...
...and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is ...menu allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE...
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...Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function.... Memory. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port...
...Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function.... Memory. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. When set to [Enabled], you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the... O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base ...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the... O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base ...
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..., whatever the system state was left off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. The system can be off and consumes less power than ...into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. In S1 sleep...
..., whatever the system state was left off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. The system can be off and consumes less power than ...into off . [Auto] - Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. In S1 sleep...
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...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 boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests...enable or disable support for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the...
...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 boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests...enable or disable support for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the...
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...Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you 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 configure options for user password when accessing...
...Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you 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 configure options for user password when accessing...
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... Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ... menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you do not want to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE ...
... Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ... menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you do not want to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM SE ...