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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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... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with...a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The illustration below shows the location of accessories. This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/GB motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with...a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The illustration below shows the location of accessories. This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
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... removal of the motherboard, ensure that 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 the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...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 The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
... removal of the motherboard, ensure that 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 the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...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 The figure illustrates the location of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
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... �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P5KPL-AM IN/GB Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 4GB memory modules...
... �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. P5KPL-AM IN/GB Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 4GB memory modules...
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... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or 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 computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power...
... device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or 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 computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power...
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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 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. LAN (RJ-45...
... 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 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. LAN (RJ-45...
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... IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. • If any device jumper is removed 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 the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
... IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. • If any device jumper is removed 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 the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
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.... Doing so will not boot. • We recommended that complies with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The USB module cable is inadequate. 7. Otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps data transmission speed. USB connectors...
.... Doing so will not boot. • We recommended that complies with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up if the power is purchased separately. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB The USB module cable is inadequate. 7. Otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps data transmission speed. USB connectors...
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... CD are subject to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support CD to avail all motherboard features. ...Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems ...
... CD are subject to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support CD to avail all motherboard features. ...Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems ...
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Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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... 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 prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a.
Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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... 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 prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a.
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... to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
... to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...
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... detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings...
... detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings...
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... USB 2.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of this item. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Setting to [Auto] allows the system to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable the...
... USB 2.0 controller. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of this item. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Setting to [Auto] allows the system to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable the...
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... is set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is installed in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you...
... is set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is installed in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you...
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...: [Disabled] [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
...: [Disabled] [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
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... waits for information on top of up to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change to any field. [Limited] -
... waits for information on top of up to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. From the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change to any field. [Limited] -
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... make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears...
... make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears...