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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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... 5. 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 they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install ...
... 5. 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 they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install ...
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...and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
...and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
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... Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL...
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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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...the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ...
...the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ...
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The following figure shows a network 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 specifications. The figure shows...
The following figure shows a network 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 specifications. The figure shows...
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... IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable ...connector. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE...
... IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable ...connector. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE...
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...and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard ...
...and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard ...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install 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 ...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install 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 ...
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... detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll - VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the...
... detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll - VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the...
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... manual files are in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader... user manual file. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or ...
... manual files are in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader... user manual file. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or ...
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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 card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Install the software...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Install the software...
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... 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). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... 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). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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... your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support...
... your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support...
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ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. 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. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application...
ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. 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. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application...