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... Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
... Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adpater or extension ...that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. ...
Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adpater or extension ...that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. ...
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P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS special features BIOS 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 VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-virus software (OEM) Bundled Software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable I/O shield User manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.35 in (24.4 cm x 21.2 cm) *Specifications...
P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS special features BIOS 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 VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-virus software (OEM) Bundled Software 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable I/O shield User manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.35 in (24.4 cm x 21.2 cm) *Specifications...
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...quality audio that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller....auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. It can provide a reliable power supply environment for voltage detecting. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to ...
...quality audio that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller....auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. It can provide a reliable power supply environment for voltage detecting. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to ...
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...the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with... hardware settings for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion ...
...the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with... hardware settings for the expansion card. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion ...
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... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to...
... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to...
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...-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Chipset for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker connector (4- ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front...
...-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Chipset for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker connector (4- ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front...
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... power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED...-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 12. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29
... power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED...-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 12. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29
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...a. c. To create a bootable floppy disk: 1. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. d. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your system environment. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Follow the instructions based on your... to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. Insert a formatted, high ...
...a. c. To create a bootable floppy disk: 1. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. d. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your system environment. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Follow the instructions based on your... to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. Insert a formatted, high ...
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... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
... the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
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...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-AM/PS VER: 0003 DATE: 07/22/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...BIOS setup program. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. a. Press to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
...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-AM/PS VER: 0003 DATE: 07/22/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...BIOS setup program. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. a. Press to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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...disk and insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS This utility also allows you to copy the current... BIOS file that you can use as shown. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you prepare ...
...disk and insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS This utility also allows you to copy the current... BIOS file that you can use as shown. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you prepare ...
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... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the floppy disk first. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. • The recovered...
... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the floppy disk first. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. • The recovered...
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... the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use the Setup program, you with its test ...routines. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions...
... the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use the Setup program, you with its test ...routines. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions...
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... menu. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 00:38:56] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] Legacy Diskette...
... menu. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 00:38:56] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] Legacy Diskette...
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...of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu.... value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. 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] ...
...of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS To change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu.... value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. 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] ...
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... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 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. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M... , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 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. UUssee [[++]] oorr [[--]] ttoo ccoonnffiigguurree ssyysstteemm TTiimmee.. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M... , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows selection of the general system specifications. Test Mode - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system ...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows selection of the general system specifications. Test Mode - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. loads overclock (overclocking 5%) with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system ...
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...] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Use the and keys to 600. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for 800MHz FSB CPU): [Auto...%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of CPU overclocking options to Auto for safe mode. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows selection of this happens, revert to the...
...] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Use the and keys to 600. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for 800MHz FSB CPU): [Auto...%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of CPU overclocking options to Auto for safe mode. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows selection of this happens, revert to the...
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... Enable this item to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13 Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the... BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the configuration of USB ...
... Enable this item to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13 Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of this menu allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the... BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the configuration of USB ...