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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 ...15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support CD information 1-15 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 ...15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support CD information 1-15 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 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE ...
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...- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Gb LAN VT1705 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 (continued on the next page) viii P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side ...Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...
...- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Gb LAN VT1705 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 (continued on the next page) viii P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side ...Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...
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ix P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS Manageability Support CD Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update 1 x SATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) *Specifications are subject...
ix P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS Manageability Support CD Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update 1 x SATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) *Specifications are subject...
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.... Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag... retailer. 1.1 Before you for the list of the following precautions before touching any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
.... Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag... retailer. 1.1 Before you for the list of the following precautions before touching any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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...if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any ... Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron® 400 Series processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged ... You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
...if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any ... Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron® 400 Series processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged ... You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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... power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Ensure to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
... power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Ensure to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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... Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 3. Refer to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN...
... Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 3. Refer to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN...
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... Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This prevents incorrect insertion when you to Cable-Select, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. 2.
... Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This prevents incorrect insertion when you to Cable-Select, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. 2.
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... boot up to install additional devices. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to...
... boot up to install additional devices. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to...
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The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support CD information The Support CD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ... features of the Support CD to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support CD information The Support CD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ... features of the Support CD to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
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... select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM IN/GB VER: 0303 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 02/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS EZ Flash 2. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to locate the correct BIOS file. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Press to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
... select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM IN/GB VER: 0303 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 02/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS EZ Flash 2. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to locate the correct BIOS file. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Press to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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...2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu ...Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This section explains how to "Run Setup." We recommend that you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
...2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu ...Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This section explains how to "Run Setup." We recommend that you always shut down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset...
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...] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Allows you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
...] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Allows you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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... set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Enable this menu allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Select an item then press to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the...
... set values may differ. C1E Support [Enabled] Enable this menu allows you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Select an item then press to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the...
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...] Allows you to change the advanced settings for boot. When this item is installed in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even...
...] Allows you to change the advanced settings for boot. When this item is installed in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Azalia] Allows you to set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even...
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...] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable...
...] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to enable...
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... Password Installed appears after you to set a password, this item to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a supervisor password, the other security settings. To clear the supervisor...
... Password Installed appears after you to set a password, this item to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a supervisor password, the other security settings. To clear the supervisor...
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... selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save changes and exit. If you made to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB After selecting this menu. When you select this option or if you select this operation. When you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can...
... selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save changes and exit. If you made to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB After selecting this menu. When you select this option or if you select this operation. When you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can...