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.../s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ... BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without...
.../s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ... BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without...
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... utility. a. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display 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: A:\ A: Note Not[eEnter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tools...
... utility. a. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display 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: A:\ A: Note Not[eEnter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Go to the Tools...
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...... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Completed. If no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Restart the system after...
...... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Completed. If no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Restart the system after...
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... update BIOS. Select an item then press to clear the user password. When you to launch special functions. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. When set your choice. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS ... the sub-menu. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. 2-20 ASUS P5KPL-AM This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Select the Change User...
... update BIOS. Select an item then press to clear the user password. When you to launch special functions. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. When set your choice. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS ... the sub-menu. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. 2-20 ASUS P5KPL-AM This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Select the Change User...
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... OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to work in a distractionfree environment with customizable boot logo You can update your screen. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost...
... OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to work in a distractionfree environment with customizable boot logo You can update your screen. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost...
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...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 having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . To update the BIOS using ...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note Not[eEnter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
...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 having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . To update the BIOS using ...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note Not[eEnter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. Recovering the...
... DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. Recovering the...
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... Check Realtek LAN cable during POST. Change Field Enter Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. See page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-33 This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 Select Screen Select Item ...(C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to confirm your choice. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to launch special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes...
... Check Realtek LAN cable during POST. Change Field Enter Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. See page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-33 This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 Select Screen Select Item ...(C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to confirm your choice. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to launch special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes...
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... in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Personalize your system with customizable boot logo You can update your BIOS only in a distractionfree environment with minimal noise. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. All of buying a replacement...
... in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Personalize your system with customizable boot logo You can update your BIOS only in a distractionfree environment with minimal noise. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. All of buying a replacement...
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...program. e. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Go to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. c. d. Press +...ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 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...
...program. e. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . Go to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. c. d. Press +...ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 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...
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... USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the...
... USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 slots. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the...
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..., or External SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. When you to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to... Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-33 See page 2-3,...
..., or External SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. When you to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to... Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. It will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-33 See page 2-3,...