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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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...the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card... read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications...
...the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card... read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications...
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...information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon ...
...information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon ...
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...ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers... the optical drive. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Updating from a file, ...
...ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers... the optical drive. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM Updating from a file, ...
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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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xi 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...
xi 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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... to the card. Assign an IRQ to the table on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...two 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. Keep the screw for details. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the ...
... to the card. Assign an IRQ to the table on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-21 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...two 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. Keep the screw for details. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the ...
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ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 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, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a ...
ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 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, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a ...
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PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5KPL-AM 240-pin IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows®...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows®...
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... and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and 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...
... and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and 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...
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... audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
... audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
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...computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the Adobe®...; Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS Motherboard...
...computer so you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- Install the Adobe®...; Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the corel snapfire plus SE. ASUS Motherboard...
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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 bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to the table...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to the table...
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...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The...
...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 2-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The...
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... the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later...
... the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later...
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... the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3-
... the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3-