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... 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-...
... 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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...ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system ...
...ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system ...
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P5KPL-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel ...
P5KPL-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel ...
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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...
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...
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... technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... LAN_USB12 AUDIO Clock Gen 954 Intel G31 ICS 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more...
ASUS P5KPL-CM 1- 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... LAN_USB12 AUDIO Clock Gen 954 Intel G31 ICS 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more...
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... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for...the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for...the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...
... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)...
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...avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The signal is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you... detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5KPL-CM CHASSIS P5KPL-CM Intrusion Connector (Default) 9.
...avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The signal is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you... detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5KPL-CM CHASSIS P5KPL-CM Intrusion Connector (Default) 9.
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...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch...reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5KPL-CM +HDLED RESET P5KPL-CM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power...
...mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch...reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5KPL-CM +HDLED RESET P5KPL-CM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-
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... disk. c. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB ...flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. DOS environment a. b. A Format...
... disk. c. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB ...flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. DOS environment a. b. A Format...
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...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 without having to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: ... the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Windows® Vista environment a. d. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- b. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert a formatted, high density...
...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 without having to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: ... the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Windows® Vista environment a. d. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- b. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert a formatted, high density...
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...The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ok A:\>... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then...
...The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ok A:\>... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then...
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...utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at ...(afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
...utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at ...(afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
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... 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 ...checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... 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 gets corrupted...
... 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 ...checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... 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 gets corrupted...
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...floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the ... 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy not found ! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Restart the system after the...
...floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the ... 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy not found ! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Restart the system after the...
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... Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.
... Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-
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... process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Launch the...
... process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Launch the...