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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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...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 /...
...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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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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... items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode...
... items in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If any of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is ON, in sleep mode...
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... Channel 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU...
... Channel 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 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU...
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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.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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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... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Failure to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that come with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Otherwise, the system would...the technical documentation that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the USB port. Ensure to install expansion cards. Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory ...
... low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Failure to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that come with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Otherwise, the system would...the technical documentation that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the USB port. Ensure to install expansion cards. Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory ...
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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 The USBPW56 jumper is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows...
... 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 The USBPW56 jumper is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows...
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... DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are three connectors on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are three connectors on the IDE connector is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The power supply plugs are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
... connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The power supply plugs are for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
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Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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 your computer. Refer to your OS ...
Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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 your computer. Refer to your OS ...
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... a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports ... 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 VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...
... a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the correct BIOS file then press , EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports ... 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 VER: 0201 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/14/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...
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...BIOS settings for reference only. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you an overview of the... field. If you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you want to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
...BIOS settings for reference only. Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you an overview of the... field. If you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you want to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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... general system specifications. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out...
... general system specifications. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out...
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... values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If no USB device is disabled. This item appears only when you to set values may differ. If an invalid ratio is enabled. Select...
... values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item and users can configure the "Enhanced Halt State" function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If no USB device is disabled. This item appears only when you to set values may differ. If an invalid ratio is enabled. Select...
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... enable or disable the boot ROM in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... enable or disable the boot ROM in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard...
... PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard...
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... Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to any field. [Limited] - On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. allows changes only to six letters or numbers, or both, then press . 3. Select an item then...
... Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to any field. [Limited] - On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. allows changes only to six letters or numbers, or both, then press . 3. Select an item then...
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... appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not...
... appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-16 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not...