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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... Support CD information 1-15 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE/SATA1-2 ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents ... Support CD information 1-15 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE/SATA1-2 ...
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P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 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 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... ports Realtek® RTL8131, 10/100 LAN VT1705 6-CH high-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM port 6-channel audio...
P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 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 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... ports Realtek® RTL8131, 10/100 LAN VT1705 6-CH high-Definition Audio CODEC Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x COM port 6-channel audio...
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ix P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 2 x ... 12 V power connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable I/O shield User manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
ix P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 2 x ... 12 V power connector 1 x System Panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable I/O shield User manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8cm) *Specifications are subject...
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... handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration ...below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any of the items is detached from the power supply. Before...
... handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration ...below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Refer to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any of the items is detached from the power supply. Before...
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-3 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-5 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Vendor Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-5 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Vendor Part No.
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Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the USB port. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair ... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Ensure to install expansion cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to the technical documentation that can provide 500mA on...
Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for the USB port. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair ... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Ensure to install expansion cards. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to the technical documentation that can provide 500mA on...
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... No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Green Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI This port is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and...
... No link Data activity Data activity Status OFF OFF Green Speed LED Description No link 10M 100M ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1-9 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI This port is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Supported by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and...
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... is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Driver Jumper setting Mode of the following modes to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is removed to...
... is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Driver Jumper setting Mode of the following modes to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any device jumper is removed to...
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... a system with EATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 6.
... a system with EATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 6.
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... to the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... to the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS ...these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
... Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2. 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS ...these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5KPL-AM VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
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... standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings...
... standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings...
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... memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support...
... memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support...
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... change the configuration of USB devices at startup. This item appears only when you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to detect the presence of this item. Select an item then press to enable or...
... change the configuration of USB devices at startup. This item appears only when you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to detect the presence of this item. Select an item then press to enable or...
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... to Enabled. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is installed in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for...
... to Enabled. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is installed in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for...
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...ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
...ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... does not allow change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI prevents user access to set a Supervisor Password: 1. The message Password uninstalled appears.
... does not allow change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password. On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI prevents user access to set a Supervisor Password: 1. The message Password uninstalled appears.
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... & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values...
... & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values...