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P5KPL/EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors ASUS Special features BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support OS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ... / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR by PME...
P5KPL/EPU specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors ASUS Special features BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support OS Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ... / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME,WOR by PME...
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The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8.
The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9. ASUS P5KPL/EPU 1-27 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8.
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...The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to avail all its features. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL EPU VER: 0203 DATE: 12/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD... then click Next. c. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. From the FTP site, ...
...The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST to avail all its features. Always update the utility to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL EPU VER: 0203 DATE: 12/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD... then click Next. c. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. From the FTP site, ...
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...following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... When found . Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the ...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Reading file "P5KPLEPU.ROM". CD-ROM not found . 4. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the ...
...following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for CD-ROM... When found . Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the ...the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Reading file "P5KPLEPU.ROM". CD-ROM not found . 4. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the ...
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... Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the operating system to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Enable...Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable ...
... Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the operating system to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Enable...Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable ...
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... the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to boot the system. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available .... 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. The number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-17 Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display...
... the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to boot the system. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available .... 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. The number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5KPL/EPU 2-17 Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display...
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... On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Select an item then press to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. Change Supervisor Password Select... this item shows Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change the system security settings. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS...
... On the password box, key in setting a supervisor password. Select an item then press to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. Change Supervisor Password Select... this item shows Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change the system security settings. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS...