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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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It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide...
It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide...
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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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... meaning there will be no more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility..... 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 disk containing the BIOS file. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
... meaning there will be no more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility..... 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 disk containing the BIOS file. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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... disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS Update (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. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. b. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. At the...
... disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS Update (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. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. b. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. At the...
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...ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Then press . Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Click Start. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus... 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 without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Go to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. b. d....
...ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Then press . Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Click Start. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus... 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 without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Go to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. b. d....
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...earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where...BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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...
...earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where...BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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...
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... DOS prompt. 2. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading...
... DOS prompt. 2. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Insert the...disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5KPLCM.ROM". Doing so 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...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Insert the...disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5KPLCM.ROM". Doing so 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...
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... can cause system boot failure! Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the floppy ...Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility will automatically checks the devices for the original or updated BIOS file. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ...
... can cause system boot failure! Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the floppy ...Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility will automatically checks the devices for the original or updated BIOS file. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ...
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... Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is copied to...
... Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is copied to...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate...
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... of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to use as easy to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-11 Even if you with its test...
... of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to use as easy to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-11 Even if you with its test...
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...Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to launch special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ... SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-35 See page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
...Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to launch special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ... SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5KPL-CM 2-35 See page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
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... Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that destroys data. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...
... Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that destroys data. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system...