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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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... with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed... later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
... with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 slot and press firmly until the card is already installed... later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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...Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard... settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating ...
...Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard... settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating ...
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... BIOS using this utility. b. 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 Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities ...Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Always update the utility to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS To ...
... BIOS using this utility. b. 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 Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities ...Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Always update the utility to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS To ...
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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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xi 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...
xi 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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...later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power ...assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 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. The following sub‑...
...later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power ...assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 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. The following sub‑...
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... card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI 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. 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 ...
... card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI 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. 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 ...
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If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable ...signal cable. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: ...blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following...
If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable ...signal cable. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: ...blue, black, and gray. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the...
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/32-bit...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/32-bit...
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.... ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Install the necessary drivers...
.... ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Install the necessary drivers...
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...the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Install the Adobe... folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Visit the Microsoft website (www...
...the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Install the Adobe... folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Visit the Microsoft website (www...
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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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See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the ...assignments. Secure the card to install 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 came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to... 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.
See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the ...assignments. Secure the card to install 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 came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to... 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.
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...CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 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. This utility is copied to : •... the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP)....
...CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 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. This utility is copied to : •... the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP)....
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...to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is... enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically...
...to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is... enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically...
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... Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard...
... Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard...