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... an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-7 Menu bar 2-7 Navigation keys 2-7 Menu items 2-8 Submenu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu...
... an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-7 Menu bar 2-7 Navigation keys 2-7 Menu items 2-8 Submenu items 2-8 Configuration fields 2-8 Pop-up window 2-8 Scroll bar 2-8 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu...
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...board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the next page) ix Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operating system may only ... 2 x PCI slots Integrated Gfx (Intel GMA3100) in North bridge supports - P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium...
...board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (continued on the next page) ix Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp, - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operating system may only ... 2 x PCI slots Integrated Gfx (Intel GMA3100) in North bridge supports - P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium...
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...; XP environment a. c. b. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. DOS environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. b. At the DOS prompt, type format...
...; XP environment a. c. b. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. DOS environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. b. At the DOS prompt, type format...
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...tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Updating from the...the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update ...
...tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Updating from the...the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update ...
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...2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn iOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled ...display a list of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ...
...2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn iOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled ...display a list of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ...
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... to save the changes while exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for each of tSSheeelloeepcctttionSIsctfreroemmenthis menu ...and restore the previously saved values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to load default values. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to ...
... to save the changes while exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for each of tSSheeelloeepcctttionSIsctfreroemmenthis menu ...and restore the previously saved values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to load default values. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to ...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu...
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....) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in...
....) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in...
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...floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can...from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without ...
...floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can...from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without ...
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... 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all...
... 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all...
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Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
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...fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation... before exiting. After selecting this operation. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a...
...fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation... before exiting. After selecting this operation. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs ... Diagnostics Utility Installs the Realtek Diagnostics utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print ...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer from viruses that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs ... Diagnostics Utility Installs the Realtek Diagnostics utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print ...
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... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if...
... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A.1.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if...
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...Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel...Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading ...
...Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel...Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading ...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu...
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... and updating your optical drive. b. d. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Windows® 2003 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. Save a copy of boot disks for details...
... and updating your optical drive. b. d. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Windows® 2003 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. Save a copy of boot disks for details...
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...from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash... Save the BIOS file to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-...
...from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash... Save the BIOS file to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-...
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... Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
... Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...