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... 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 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slots 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
... 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 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.5.1 PCI slots 1-7 1.5.2 PCI Express x16 slot 1-7 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-9 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-9 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
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Contents 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-16 iv
Contents 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.4 Chipset 2-9 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-16 iv
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... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. If you are using, contact your local power...
... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. If you are using, contact your local power...
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... Intel® ICH7 southbridge supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 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...
... Intel® ICH7 southbridge supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 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...
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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 fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V ... 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...
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 fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V ... 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...
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This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process ... 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process ... 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
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...memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P5KPL-AM IN/GB Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. • ... 5 PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 Super Talent PG 64M8-800 0750 5 Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P5KPL-AM IN/GB Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. • ... 5 PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 Super Talent PG 64M8-800 0750 5 Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... Transced TQ1243PCF8 SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH DS Transced TQ243PCF8 DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E DIMM CL support A* B* •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •... DS 2048MB(2 x 1GB) SS 2048MB(2 x 1GB) DS 4096MB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... Transced TQ1243PCF8 SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH DS Transced TQ243PCF8 DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E DIMM CL support A* B* •• 4 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •• 5 •... DS 2048MB(2 x 1GB) SS 2048MB(2 x 1GB) DS 4096MB(2 x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... documentation that you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. ...1.5.2 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with your expansion card for the internal USB connectors that comes with... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
... documentation that you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. ...1.5.2 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with your expansion card for the internal USB connectors that comes with... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB
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.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [AC97]. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports a cooling fan of the connector. 4. See 2.4.4 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that.... If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [AC97]. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports a cooling fan of the connector. 4. See 2.4.4 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that.... If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
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... fit these connectors, then install the module 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 The power supply plugs are designed to 480Mbps data transmission speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
... fit these connectors, then install the module 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 The power supply plugs are designed to 480Mbps data transmission speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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... on the system, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED...
... on the system, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED...
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... install If Autorun is enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
... install If Autorun is enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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...click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the future. From the FTP site, select the...or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is available in the Support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the ...
...click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the future. From the FTP site, select the...or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is available in the Support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the ...
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... 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...: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ ...
... 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...: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ ...
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... the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support CD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the ...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 ! You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support CD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when...
... the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support CD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the ...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 ! You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support CD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when...
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... from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both as native mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. When you want to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These...
... from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both as native mode. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in the system. When you want to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu allow you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These...
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...] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled...this menu show the auto-detected values. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps)....
...] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Key in ratio numbers directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled...this menu show the auto-detected values. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps)....
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...IRQ to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is set to select the front panel support type. When this item is set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to set to PCI VGA card if the ...or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When this item is...
...IRQ to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is set to select the front panel support type. When this item is set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to set to PCI VGA card if the ...or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When this item is...
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... [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state... for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the S1 state. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to [Enabled...
... [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state... for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the S1 state. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to [Enabled...