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...the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0301 DATE: 04/24/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. com. a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility.... 4. Press to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
...the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0301 DATE: 04/24/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Before using EZ Flash 2: 1. com. a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility.... 4. Press to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows...
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... select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help ...Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:08] System Date [Fri ...
... select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help ...Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:08] System Date [Fri ...
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..., select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ... displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list...
..., select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ... displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list...
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... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the system. Select ... is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE device information. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. These items show N/A if no...
... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the system. Select ... is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the IDE device information. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. These items show N/A if no...
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Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Overclock Profile - Test Mode -...item to adjust the system frequency/voltage. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Auto - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree...
Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Overclock Profile - Test Mode -...item to adjust the system frequency/voltage. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Auto - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage. 2.4.1 JumperFree...
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... 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 ...the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options:...(12 Mbps). keys to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you...
... 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 ...the - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options:...(12 Mbps). keys to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you...
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... operating system to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to select the amount...[DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM ...controller as the primary boot device. Execute 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 ...
... operating system to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to select the amount...[DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM ...controller as the primary boot device. Execute 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 ...
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...[2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set ... parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices...
...[2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the system. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set ... parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices...
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...not connected to display the detected speed. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Select Ignored if you to display the sub-menu. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware...
...not connected to display the detected speed. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Select Ignored if you to display the sub-menu. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware...
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...Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Change User Password Select this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1...screen shows the default Not Installed. After you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This ...
...Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Change User Password Select this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1...screen shows the default Not Installed. After you to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This ...
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Select an item then press to diagnose LAN cable. 2-20 ASUS P5KPL-AM When you to launch special functions. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to display the sub-menu. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. When ...set your choice. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See page 2-3, section 2.1.3 for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. To change the ...
Select an item then press to diagnose LAN cable. 2-20 ASUS P5KPL-AM When you to launch special functions. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to display the sub-menu. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. When ...set your choice. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See page 2-3, section 2.1.3 for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. To change the ...
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... 2-28 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST...
... 2-28 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST...
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... file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. d. Click Start. 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 2 feature allows you to update...BIOS file to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- e. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . ...
... file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. d. Click Start. 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 2 feature allows you to update...BIOS file to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- e. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . ...
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...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing ...For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions For selecting the exit ...
...TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing ...For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions For selecting the exit ...
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...bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette ...in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-13 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled...
...bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette ...in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-13 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled...
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... C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the - C1...Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-21 keys to change the configuration of this item. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu...
... C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the - C1...Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-21 keys to change the configuration of this item. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu...
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... to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to display.... DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-23 North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features. Select an item then press to enable or disable ...
... to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to display.... DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-23 North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Configure North Bridge features. Select an item then press to enable or disable ...
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... field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V 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 do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
... field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V 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 do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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... Configuration 2-28 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
... Configuration 2-28 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
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... 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 set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan...
... 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 set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan...