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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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...and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards... 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...
...and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards... 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...
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... the DVD. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is used for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications,...Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Always install the latest OS version...
... the DVD. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is used for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications,...Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your computer. Always install the latest OS version...
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..., select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM b. c. Locate the BIOS file from the... Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu...
..., select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM b. c. Locate the BIOS file from the... Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu...
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... 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
... 2 2-33 2.7.2 AI NET2 2-33 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-4
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P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to unplug the...inoperable. Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. ...may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next ...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to unplug the...inoperable. Make sure to use . 4. Secure the card to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. ...may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next ...
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.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a graphics ...card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...
.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a graphics ...card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...
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... 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray... is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction This prevents incorrect insertion when you ...IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes ...
... 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray... is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction This prevents incorrect insertion when you ...IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes ...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the ... Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is ...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the ... Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is ...
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... system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to avail all...
... system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to avail all...
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... for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll - Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers...
... for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll - Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers...
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...DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Click an item to open the folder ... supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...
...DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of you computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Click an item to open the folder ... supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...
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... 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
... 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Tools menu 2-33 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-34 2.8 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
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xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield User...
xi P5KPL-AM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE ... Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield User...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Assign ...installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Assign ...installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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... before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive.
... before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive.
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...sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
...sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter ... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Audio Driver Installs...
... LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Audio Driver Installs...