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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the following parts: •...
... are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the following parts: •...
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P5KPL-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel ...
P5KPL-CM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... PCIE Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT 1708B, 8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel ...
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xi P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan ...S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable...
xi P5KPL-CM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 1 x Internal Speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan ...S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable...
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... for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The onboard 8-channel HD audio...
... for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The onboard 8-channel HD audio...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... 9L PRS552 ATHEROS AR8121 USB78 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER PCIEX16 P5KPL-CM PCI1 R Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR PRI_IDE VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 CD CLRTC CHASSIS 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-
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... "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to use...
... "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to use...
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...cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 Reinstall the battery. 5. You must turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do ...
...cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-23 Reinstall the battery. 5. You must turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R P5KPL-CM P5KPL-CM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do ...
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...This connector is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The signal is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a ... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5KPL-CM CHASSIS P5KPL-CM ...
...This connector is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The signal is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a ... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5KPL-CM CHASSIS P5KPL-CM ...
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PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5KPL-CM +HDLED RESET P5KPL-CM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or ... disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This...
PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5KPL-CM +HDLED RESET P5KPL-CM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or ... disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... into the drive. b. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press...
... into the drive. b. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press...
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... by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. b. d. Click Start. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 Update ROM BOARD...the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 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. Save the...
... by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. b. d. Click Start. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-CM VER: 0104 DATE: 01/16/08 Update ROM BOARD...the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 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. Save the...
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...flash disk, or floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . When the correct BIOS file is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 ... reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the...
...flash disk, or floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . When the correct BIOS file is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 ... reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the...
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... from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM...
... from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5KPLCM...
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.... Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that...
.... Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that...
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... floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Restart the system after the utility...
... floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Restart the system after the utility...
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... you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then...
... you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS P5KPL-CM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5KPL-CMROM P5KPL-CM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup