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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... standard package. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
... standard package. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
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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... 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x...
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... 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x...
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...confusion of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more colorful and vivid image on your PC! ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks and ...notifies users of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the ...
...confusion of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more colorful and vivid image on your PC! ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into the audio I/O jacks and ...notifies users of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the ...
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... into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case...
... into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case...
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... You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to go through ...the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...
... You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to go through ...the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...
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... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Press . All rights reserved. done...BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS...
... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Press . All rights reserved. done...BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS...
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... the DOS prompt. 2. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier...
... the DOS prompt. 2. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier...
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..., 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. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
..., 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. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
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... flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The recovered BIOS may not be...
... flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The recovered BIOS may not be...
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... Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility...
... Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start...
... from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start...
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... to force reset from a running operating system can recognize these changes and record them in this motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-11 This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your ...see on . The Setup program is designed to make your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, ...
... to force reset from a running operating system can recognize these changes and record them in this motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-11 This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your ...see on . The Setup program is designed to make your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, ...
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... Select Item +- When you to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to launch special functions. ASUS P5KPL-CM...
... Select Item +- When you to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility to launch special functions. ASUS P5KPL-CM...
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... computer from viruses that destroys data. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection...
... computer from viruses that destroys data. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection...