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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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... 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 I/O port (continued on the next page) viii 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 / ...
... 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 I/O port (continued on the next page) viii 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 / ...
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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...
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! This is a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...is switched off mode. Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
... 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! This is a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...is switched off mode. Refer to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch ...
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... A Channel B Sockets 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 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of the PnP...
... A Channel B Sockets 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 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. The figure illustrates the location of the PnP...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-5 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to install expansion cards. Double - Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer... mode). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the USB port. Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details.
... wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8) Set this to +5V to install expansion cards. Double - Otherwise, the system would not power up the computer... mode). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the USB port. Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details.
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... Description 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
... Description 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
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... 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Black Black...
... 2.0 specification that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of device(s) Cable connector Single device Two devices Cable-Selected or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Black Black...
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6. The speaker allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
6. The speaker allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
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... run the Support CD Place the Support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for better compatibility...
... run the Support CD Place the Support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Click an icon to display Support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this section for better compatibility...
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Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ ... correct BIOS file is found. 2. Press 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 ...
Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press 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. Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ ... correct BIOS file is found. 2. Press 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 ...
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... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI This section explains how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure your system, or prompted to...
... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI This section explains how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure your system, or prompted to...
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... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Test Mode - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Test Mode - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
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... or disable support for legacy USB devices. Users need to reset the computer to detect the presence of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to boot...
... or disable support for legacy USB devices. Users need to reset the computer to detect the presence of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to boot...
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... set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in...
... set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard PCIE 10/100M LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in...
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...] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar...
...] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar...
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... have set a Supervisor Password: 1. allows access but does not allow change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set a password, this item shows Installed...
... have set a Supervisor Password: 1. allows access but does not allow change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set a password, this item shows Installed...
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... and restore the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. If you to...
... and restore the previously saved values. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. If you to...