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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ... 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 (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ... 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 (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the ... introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, ...
... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the ... introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, ...
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... Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
... Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. b. Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard... package. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Select Update ...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. b. Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard... package. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Select Update ...
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... 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 A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
... 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 A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... 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 (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... 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 (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion ...card. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software ...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21
...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion ...card. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software ...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21
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... PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with...
... PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with...
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...to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM... you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard ...
...to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM... you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard ...
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...update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your... system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network ...
...update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your... system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network ...
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...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at... any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item...
...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at... any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item...
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... the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel...
... the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel...
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...Most user manual files are in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document ... Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide....
...Most user manual files are in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document ... Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide....
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... 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 requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
... 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 requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
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xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... 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 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield User...
xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... 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 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield User...
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...2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the ... hardware settings for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards ...
...2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the ... hardware settings for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards ...
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...motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers...Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using ...
...motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers...Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using ...
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...asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers...CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-...
...asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers...CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-...
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... LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation...
... LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation...