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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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Refer to avoid touching the ICs on 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 system is a reminder that you must shut down the system and... in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
Refer to avoid touching the ICs on 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 system is a reminder that you must shut down the system and... in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the onboard LED. 1-1 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... 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 process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to...
... 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 process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-5 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... memory configuration. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Double - Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details. Failure to the technical documentation that come with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... USB devices. SS - Single-sided / DS - Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... memory configuration. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Double - Visit the ASUS website at (www.asus.com) for installation details. Failure to the technical documentation that come with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one... USB devices. SS - Single-sided / DS - Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-7 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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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 3. When you set this port allows 10/100 connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port.
... 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 3. When you set this port allows 10/100 connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port.
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... Master Slave Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
... Master Slave Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to any device jumper is purchased separately. 1-11 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
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... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The speaker allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with EATX 12 V Specification...
... push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-13 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI The speaker allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with EATX 12 V Specification...
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To run the Support CD Place the Support CD to run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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 Support CD Place the Support CD to run the CD. 1-15 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). ...
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...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]... of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST 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. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑...
...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]... of these two ways: (1) Press + during POST 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. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑...
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...system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for this utility. They may not exactly match what you always shut ...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See ...
...system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for this utility. They may not exactly match what you always shut ...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See ...
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... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.
... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with spread spectrum. 2-6 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.
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... you to change the USB-related features. Users need to reset the computer to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto...
... you to change the USB-related features. Users need to reset the computer to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto...
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... system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for legacy ISA devices...
... system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for legacy ISA devices...
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... on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Ignored if you to generate a wake event. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...
... on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Select Ignored if you to generate a wake event. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...
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... item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Confirm the password when prompted. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you set a Supervisor Password: 1. allows access but...
... item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. On the password box, key in the Setup utility. 2-14 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI Confirm the password when prompted. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you set a Supervisor Password: 1. allows access but...