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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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... cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When.... 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6.
... cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When.... 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6.
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... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 To run the DVD. Click an icon to display...
... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 To run the DVD. Click an icon to display...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS... that you wish to download then click Next. Quit all its features. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next.
...Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS... that you wish to download then click Next. Quit all its features. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next.
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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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... for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. ...to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer...
... for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. ...to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer...
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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 specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on ...Express x16 slot. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ...
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 specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on ...Express x16 slot. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other ...
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...Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE...jumpers have the same setting. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect...
...Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE...jumpers have the same setting. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect...
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...screen menu. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2:...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is ...
...screen menu. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2:...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is ...
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... in this chapter 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 the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD are... versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features.
... in this chapter 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 the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD are... versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features.
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Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs...
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs...
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... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Install the Adobe® Acrobat®...
... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 trial. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Install the Adobe® Acrobat®...
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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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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...
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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...the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction When... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on the next page for information on ...
...the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction When... using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on the next page for information on ...
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.... 3. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit ... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
.... 3. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit ... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
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... of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install ...
... of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install ...
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... drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers...
... drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers...