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... Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
... Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ...
... any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ...
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P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS special features BIOS 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 VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-virus software (OEM) Bundled Software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable I/O shield User manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.35 in (24.4 cm x 21.2 cm) *Specifications...
P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS special features BIOS 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 VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-virus software (OEM) Bundled Software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable I/O shield User manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.35 in (24.4 cm x 21.2 cm) *Specifications...
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...your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for voltage detecting. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. This is a utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in short circuit or over voltage. It can provide a reliable power supply environment for switching ...
...your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for voltage detecting. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is...color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. This is a utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in short circuit or over voltage. It can provide a reliable power supply environment for switching ...
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...the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 Install the software drivers for later use . Align...
...the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 Install the software drivers for later use . Align...
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... overclocking. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move... as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
... overclocking. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move... as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3.
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... audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio...
... audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio...
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... the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button.../soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...
... the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button.../soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...
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... Drive icon. d. b. d. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in case you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original... flash disk in the future. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. From the Windows® ...
... Drive icon. d. b. d. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in case you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original... flash disk in the future. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. From the Windows® ...
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... package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop...
... package. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop...
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...ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM/PS VER: 0003 DATE: 07/22/08 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. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2... feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. com. Insert the...
...ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM/PS VER: 0003 DATE: 07/22/08 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. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2... feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. com. Insert the...
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...ROM Press . Reboot the system from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • We recommend that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the DOS prompt later. 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.... • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS At the DOS prompt, key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Replace the bootable floppy disk and insert the floppy disk that ...
...ROM Press . Reboot the system from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • We recommend that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the DOS prompt later. 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.... • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS At the DOS prompt, key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Replace the bootable floppy disk and insert the floppy disk that ...
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... on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... When found ! 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. • The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down...or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5KPLAMP.ROM". Start ...
... on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... When found ! 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. • The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down...or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5KPLAMP.ROM". Start ...
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...system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this... your selections from the available options using this program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the...
...system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this... your selections from the available options using this program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the...
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...For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 00:38:56] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] Legacy..., press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Use the navigation keys to select...
...For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 00:38:56] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] Legacy..., press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Use the navigation keys to select...
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2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn ...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn ...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...
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...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ...2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA/IDE devices. There is installed in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ...2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA/IDE devices. There is installed in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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...Selects the time out value for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Auto - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal ...2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Overclock Profile - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
...Selects the time out value for the system. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Auto - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal ...2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Overclock Profile - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
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...667MHz] [800 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Configuration options (for 1600MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [800MHz] [960MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] Configuration options (for 1333MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [...] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] Configuration options (for safe mode. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The following item appears only when you set the DDR2 operating frequency. ...
...667MHz] [800 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Configuration options (for 1600MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [800MHz] [960MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] Configuration options (for 1333MHz FSB CPU): [Auto] [667MHz] [...] [667MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] Configuration options (for safe mode. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The following item appears only when you set the DDR2 operating frequency. ...
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... Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the USB-related features. Users need to reset the computer to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows... functions. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13
... Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to change the USB-related features. Users need to reset the computer to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows... functions. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13