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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... Software support 1-15 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 ...
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... Software support 1-15 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 ...
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...;t�e��a��ta��s�k�. Where to � complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Used to select. If you must press the enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions... keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Example: ++ vii DANGER/WARNING: I �n�f�o�r�m��a�t�io��...
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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 to...
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 to...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features 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 utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features 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 utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all its features. Click the...
... Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all its features. Click the...
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... 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 Load [Tab] Switch [V]... ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Download the latest 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: 02/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V]... ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Download the latest BIOS...
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...... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... ...utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support CD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system....
...... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... ...utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support CD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system....
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... Change User Password item and press . 2. To change the user password. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set or change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to... Password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Change User Password Select this item to clear the user password. After you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...
... Change User Password item and press . 2. To change the user password. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set or change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to... Password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Change User Password Select this item to clear the user password. After you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit...