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....2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
....2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help...
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... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this... guide To make sure that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Conventions used throughout this... guide To make sure that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x Speaker connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
P5KPL-AM EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... Power connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x Speaker connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form...
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... hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment...a more colorful and vivid image on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to convert your screen. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to open the system...
... hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the use of creating environment...a more colorful and vivid image on the environment. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to convert your screen. This is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that allows you to open the system...
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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... Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM EPU VER: 0201 DATE: 04/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
... Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM EPU VER: 0201 DATE: 04/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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...CD-ROM... CD-ROM not found . When found . 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...
...CD-ROM... CD-ROM not found . When found . 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Checking for USB Device... Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL-AM EPU 2-3 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and... the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...
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... so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to run this motherboard. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. We recommend to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk ... operating system can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. This requires you can change the power management settings. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This ...
... so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to run this motherboard. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. We recommend to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk ... operating system can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. This requires you can change the power management settings. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to force reset from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This ...
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... arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1. When you to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 AI...] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. CD-DISC (read only) 3.
... arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1. When you to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 AI...] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. CD-DISC (read only) 3.