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... P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel high definition audio connector 2 x 5pin Front panel 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS...
... P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel high definition audio connector 2 x 5pin Front panel 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS...
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.... ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Notes on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows...
.... ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-15 Hence, a total installed memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Notes on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 4 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows...
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... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the...
... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the...
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... a. c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup...
... a. c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup...
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... . Click Start. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 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 (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash...
... . Click Start. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 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 (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash...
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... can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support 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 the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLCM.ROM. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. The utility displays...
... can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support 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 the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLCM.ROM. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. The utility displays...
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... BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any floppy disk from the USB flash disk: 1. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. The recovered BIOS...
... BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any floppy disk from the USB flash disk: 1. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. The recovered BIOS...
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... BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities...
... BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities...
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... A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 Select Screen...
... A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 Select Screen...
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...While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Setting to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to Auto allows...
...While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Setting to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to Auto allows...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in PATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the integrated SATA and PATA controller. [Compatible] Sets all SATA devices to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the IDE devices installed in SATA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in PATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the integrated SATA and PATA controller. [Compatible] Sets all SATA devices to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the IDE devices installed in SATA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
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... [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-21 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to boot as hard drive...
... [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-21 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to boot as hard drive...
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... the graphics controller as the primary boot device. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options...
... the graphics controller as the primary boot device. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options...
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... boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE...
... boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG-A Super IO Chipset Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE...
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... When set to display the configuration options. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows you to be used for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
... When set to display the configuration options. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows you to be used for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
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... Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to enable or disable RTC to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set values. When set to turn on . This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. 2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on the +5VSB...
... Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to enable or disable RTC to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set values. When set to turn on . This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. 2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on the +5VSB...
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... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to turn on the system. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...
... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to turn on the system. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...
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... password. If you forget your password. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-33 Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to disabled password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. FFT11h0e SGSeaunvpeeerraavlnidsHoeErlxpit Password item on how to change password. To set your BIOS password, you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
... password. If you forget your password. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-33 Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to disabled password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. FFT11h0e SGSeaunvpeeerraavlnidsHoeErlxpit Password item on how to change password. To set your BIOS password, you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
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... 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 to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
... 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 to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet Utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet Utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
