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... 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software...
... 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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... BIOS: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. Updating from a file, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... BIOS: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. Updating from a file, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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....ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start erasing... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the floppy disk first. The utility displays...
....ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start erasing... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the floppy disk first. The utility displays...
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When 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. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu allow you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM AMI BIOS Displays ...
When 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. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu allow you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM AMI BIOS Displays ...
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...and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item. Setting to Auto allows the system to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller...
...and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item. Setting to Auto allows the system to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller...
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...] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Set this item to [Disabled] if you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Execute Disable Bit...
...] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Set this item to [Disabled] if you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Execute Disable Bit...
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... Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-15 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the onboard LAN controller...
... Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-15 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to Enabled. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the onboard LAN controller...
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... a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Windows®...
... a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Windows®...
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... boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Install memory module in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. When found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays...
... boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Install memory module in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. When found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays...
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... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the...
... manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the...
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Select a device item then press to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Select a device item then press to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] OOppttiioonnss Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports The...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] OOppttiioonnss Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports The...
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.... Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. keys to set Ratio CMOS Setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Users need to reset the computer to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency...
.... Use the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. keys to set Ratio CMOS Setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Users need to reset the computer to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency...
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...IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM...
...IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM...
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... menu, then select Format. Windows® 2003 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Windows...
... menu, then select Format. Windows® 2003 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2003 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Windows...
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... system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Install memory module in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk...
... system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Install memory module in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk...
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... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS...
... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-15 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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...the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the configuration of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Users need to reset the computer to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C...
...the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the configuration of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Users need to reset the computer to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C...
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... Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller...
... Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller...
