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Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-35 2.8 Exit menu 2-36 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
Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-35 2.8 Exit menu 2-36 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
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... I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality...output, jack-detect feature, which automatically detects and identifies what types 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 fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash...
... I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality...output, jack-detect feature, which automatically detects and identifies what types 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 fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash...
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...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard battery. 3. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to ...you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23
...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...system failure due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard battery. 3. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to ...you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23
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... the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-33...
... the motherboard power requirements. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-33...
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... the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. c. 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 ...DOS startup disk check box. Click Start. 2. Go to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. You can switch between drives by pressing...found. 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:\...
... the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. c. 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 ...DOS startup disk check box. Click Start. 2. Go to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. You can switch between drives by pressing...found. 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:\...
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...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can...floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the DOS prompt...three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS ...
...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can...floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the DOS prompt...three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS ...
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... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. ... earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility ...
... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. ... earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility ...
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...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...Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ... 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... You can cause system boot failure! 4.
...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...Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ... 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... You can cause system boot failure! 4.
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... partition can cause system boot failure! Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering ... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ...checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5KPLCM.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
... partition can cause system boot failure! Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering ... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Insert the support DVD to the USB port. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ...checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5KPLCM.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
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... Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press...
... Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press...
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...the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary...Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
...the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary...Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-13 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other ...
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... is enabled. When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boost as FDD drive to boot as hard drive. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Device #1 Emulation Type... you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-21
... is enabled. When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boost as FDD drive to boot as hard drive. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Device #1 Emulation Type... you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-21
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... display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the...
... display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the amout of overlapped PCI memory above the...
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... DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options...
... DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard PCIEX GBE LAN_ Enable/Disable Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options...
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...to malfunction. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you .... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign...
...to malfunction. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-27 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you .... The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign...
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... minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxFE1Sx0CDrivSEeaxvi] et[DainsdabElxeidt] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-31 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the...
... minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxFE1Sx0CDrivSEeaxvi] et[DainsdabElxeidt] ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-31 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the...
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... Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to select the power-on EsSeClf teExsitst (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If...
... Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to select the power-on EsSeClf teExsitst (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If...
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... to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. Limited allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. After you to select the access restriction to the SESeCtupExitietms. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user...
... to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. Limited allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. After you to select the access restriction to the SESeCtupExitietms. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user...
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...and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-35 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/...
...and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-35 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/...