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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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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...
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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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank...
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it , check the items in ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank...
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...components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline ...DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...
...components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline ...DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...
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.... • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this jumper to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power...
.... • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this jumper to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power...
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... ORANGE 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.
... ORANGE 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.
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... 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 The speaker allows you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. •...
... 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 The speaker allows you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. •...
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... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Connect the USB module cable to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that you intend to a slot opening at...
... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Connect the USB module cable to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that you intend to a slot opening at...
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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 ... Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
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 ... Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing...
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... file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash 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 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...
... file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash 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 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...
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... ESC 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 Use [+] or [-] to "Run Setup." Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...using the OS standard shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to your system, or prompted to configure system time. They may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • ...
... ESC 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 Use [+] or [-] to "Run Setup." Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program ...using the OS standard shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to your system, or prompted to configure system time. They may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • ...
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... an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree...
... an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. JumperFree...
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... numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed...
... numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed...
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...] Allows you to select the value in the system so that an ISA graphics device is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled...
...] Allows you to select the value in the system so that an ISA graphics device is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled...
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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 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to enable or disable the Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power...
...] [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 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to enable or disable the Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power...
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... press to run Setup during POST. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB See section 1.6 Jumpers for the F1 key to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. allows access but does not allow change to selected...
... press to run Setup during POST. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB See section 1.6 Jumpers for the F1 key to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. allows access but does not allow change to selected...