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... purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
... purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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... a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables... are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are...
... a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables... are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are...
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Conventions used in brackets. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5KPLAM.ROM viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that... with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as warranty flyers, that you perform certain ...
Conventions used in brackets. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5KPLAM.ROM viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that... with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must type the command exactly as warranty flyers, that you perform certain ...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below...
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... appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Auto - allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Main Advanced... The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the system. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual -
... appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Auto - allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to adjust the system frequency/voltage. Main Advanced... The items in this menu allows you to change the settings for the system. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual -
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...Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options...: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250] ...[2.24375] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM If this menu allows you to set to Auto for safe mode.
...Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options...: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250] ...[2.24375] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM If this menu allows you to set to Auto for safe mode.
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...you to disable or select the different values of this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Select [Manual] to adjust the BIOS. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter ...and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...
...you to disable or select the different values of this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Select [Manual] to adjust the BIOS. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter ...and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...
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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E4198 Second Edition V2 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC...translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E4198 Second Edition V2 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC...translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
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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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... circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ... package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...
... circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ... package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with...
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... /iP5KPLAM.ROM ix Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked...
... /iP5KPLAM.ROM ix Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...malfunction. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - Test Mode - Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ...Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. If the system AI Overclocking ...
...malfunction. loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - Test Mode - Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ...Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. If the system AI Overclocking ...
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...achieve desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V]... [2.08V].... Configuration options: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250] ...[2.24375] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V] [1.2V]... [1.53V]...
...achieve desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 1.8V Dual Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V]... [2.08V].... Configuration options: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250] ...[2.24375] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V] [1.2V]... [1.53V]...
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...Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] OOppttiioonnss Auto MANUAL CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to set Ratio CMOS Setting. Select [Manual...] to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. The default value of this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side ...
...Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] OOppttiioonnss Auto MANUAL CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Allows you to set Ratio CMOS Setting. Select [Manual...] to select the CPU ratio adjustment mode. The default value of this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side ...
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...multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. 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- DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 ...website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
...multimedia features of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. 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- DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the DVD copy5 ...website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
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...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3758 First Edition V1 May ... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3758 First Edition V1 May ... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the..., contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of electronic products.
... the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the..., contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of electronic products.