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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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... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • ...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area...
... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • ...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area...
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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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... Premium OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that automatically detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot logo for you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently... adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or...
... Premium OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that automatically detects peripherals plugged into a 256-color boot logo for you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently... adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk, or...
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...motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the chassis...and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
...motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the chassis...and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-19 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
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... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 the power supply or unplug and plug...pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) ...
... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 the power supply or unplug and plug...pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) ...
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... default, this connector is set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker ...allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.4 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. Speaker connector (4- pin...
... default, this connector is set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker ...allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.4 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. Speaker connector (4- pin...
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... LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector...
... LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS 1-29 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector...
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...high density 1.44MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to the bootable floppy disk. From the... Windows® desktop, click Start > My Computer. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 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. Click File...
...high density 1.44MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to the bootable floppy disk. From the... Windows® desktop, click Start > My Computer. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 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. Click File...
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Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Place the support DVD ...
Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Place the support DVD ...
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...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. ...and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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...
...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. ...and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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...
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... 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 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the... BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
... 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 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the... BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
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...that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAMP.ROM. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. If no floppy disk is an... auto recovery tool that you to the disk drive or port. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility ...
...that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAMP.ROM. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. If no floppy disk is an... auto recovery tool that you to the disk drive or port. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility ...
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...) to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to your computer in this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and make it as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu...how to configure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Even if you wish...
...) to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to your computer in this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and make it as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu...how to configure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Even if you wish...
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... the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions. 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 A ... system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another.
... the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions. 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 A ... system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another.
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.... Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. 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... the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS
.... Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. 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... the screen. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS
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... [xx:xx:xx] Allows 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 the basic system information. These values are not user-configurable. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the... 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 the system....
... [xx:xx:xx] Allows 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 the basic system information. These values are not user-configurable. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the... 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 the system....
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... time out value for the system. Overclock Profile - Test Mode - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select either...
... time out value for the system. Overclock Profile - Test Mode - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select either...
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...appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS The values range from 200 to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250]...[2.24375] 1.25V Over... Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ...
...appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS The values range from 200 to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250]...[2.24375] 1.25V Over... Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ...
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... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 ...Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13 C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this menu show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to...
... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 ...Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-13 C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this menu show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to...