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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/GB 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... Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 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 ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi P5KPL-AM IN/GB 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... Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 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 ...
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...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Keys enclosed in ��g��to ��p��r�... to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: I �...
...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Keys enclosed in ��g��to ��p��r�... to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. CAUTION: I �...
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ix P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS Manageability Support CD Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 8Mb 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 1 x SATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
ix P5KPL-AM IN/GB specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel ports BIOS Manageability Support CD Accessories Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Speaker connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ...) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 8Mb 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 1 x SATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support CD information The Support CD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers...OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support CD to avail all motherboard features. 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/GB The CD automatically ...
...-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support CD information The Support CD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers...OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support CD to avail all motherboard features. 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/GB The CD automatically ...
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...Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of updating itself through... in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you want to avoid network ...
...Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of updating itself through... in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you want to avoid network ...
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... 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the ...BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/...
... 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure. 2-2 ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/GB Locate the ...BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/...
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... recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the... updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Checking for this utility. • Always connect ...
... recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the... updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Checking for this utility. • Always connect ...
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...when accessing Setup and booting the system. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set a password, this item to set to run the utility to display the submenu. When set or change the user ...you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this item shows Installed. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you set a User Password: 1.
...when accessing Setup and booting the system. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set a password, this item to set to run the utility to display the submenu. When set or change the user ...you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this item shows Installed. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you set a User Password: 1.