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... hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In ...
... hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In ...
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...the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP ...If Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29
...the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP ...If Autorun is enabled in this section for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29
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... complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications... ASUS P5KPL-AM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
... complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications... ASUS P5KPL-AM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
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...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change ... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 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. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press...
...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change ... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 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. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press...
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...slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a ...LAN card installed on a PCI 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 supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...
...slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The figure shows a ...LAN card installed on a PCI 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 supports PCI Express x1 network cards, ...
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Connect the blue connector to configure your device. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device...
Connect the blue connector to configure your device. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device...
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...with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu ...version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network ...
...with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu ...version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network ...
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...DVD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your computer. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS...
...DVD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your computer. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS...
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...the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ... you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire ...
...the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ... you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire ...
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... use . Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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 expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that...
... use . Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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 expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the...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 the optical drive...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the...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 the optical drive...