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... items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-8 2.2.9 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-9 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 2-9 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-10 2.3.6 System Information 2-11 2.4 Advanced menu 2-11 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-11 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.4 Chipset 2-14 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-17...
... items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-8 2.2.9 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time 2-9 2.3.2 System Date 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-9 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 2-9 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-10 2.3.6 System Information 2-11 2.4 Advanced menu 2-11 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-11 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.4 Chipset 2-14 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-17...
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... function Supports S/PDIF out interface Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core...
... function Supports S/PDIF out interface Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core...
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.../2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Internal speaker connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS...
.../2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Internal speaker connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS...
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... CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 1.3.2 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. Power Stabilizer Power Stabilizer is specially designed for voltage detecting. This is a secondary monitoring...
... CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 1.3.2 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. Power Stabilizer Power Stabilizer is specially designed for voltage detecting. This is a secondary monitoring...
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... software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL...
... software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5KPL...
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... port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-21 LAN (RJ-45) port...
... port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-21 LAN (RJ-45) port...
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... 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. 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. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled...
... 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. 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. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled...
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... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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... support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL...
... support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . a. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL...
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...Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. If no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAMP.ROM. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 When found ! Reading file "P5KPLAMP.ROM". The device size should be the latest BIOS version for floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that you to the disk drive or port...
...Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. If no floppy disk is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAMP.ROM. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 When found ! Reading file "P5KPLAMP.ROM". The device size should be the latest BIOS version for floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that you to the disk drive or port...
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... window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn iOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure...
... window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not userconfigurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [E Dn iOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure...
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...--TTAABB]] ttoo sseelleecctt aa ffiieelldd.. These items show N/A if no SATA/IDE device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the SATA/IDE device information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA/IDE devices.
...--TTAABB]] ttoo sseelleecctt aa ffiieelldd.. These items show N/A if no SATA/IDE device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the SATA/IDE device information. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 20:46:57] System Date [Fri 02/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA/IDE devices.
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...supports this menu allow you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] - Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial...
...supports this menu allow you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set the ATA/IDE configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] [Disabled] - Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Sets Serial...
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... overclocking configuration options: Manual - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Test Mode - loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree...
... overclocking configuration options: Manual - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for stability when overclocking. Test Mode - loads the optimal settings for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree...
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...cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item. Users need to reset the computer to display the configuration options.
...cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item. Users need to reset the computer to display the configuration options.
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...to use the EIST. When set to [Enabled], you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is...
...to use the EIST. When set to [Enabled], you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is...
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.... If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the DVMT mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled...
.... If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to select the DVMT mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled...
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... PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for System Suspend. 2-16 Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [PCI Device], the specific...
... PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for System Suspend. 2-16 Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [PCI Device], the specific...
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... to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn...
... to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2-18 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn...
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...], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. The message Password Installed appears after you set your choice. • This function can not support IDE CD-ROM, IDE DVD-ROM, or External SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. 2.7.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables...
...], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. The message Password Installed appears after you set your choice. • This function can not support IDE CD-ROM, IDE DVD-ROM, or External SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. 2.7.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables...