Asus P5KPL-AM User Manual
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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 3
vii About this guide viii P5KPL-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 4
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 5
34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 8
This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 9
guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 10
P5KPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for ready Support Intel® EIST technology (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1600(O.C.) - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 11
Wake Up, WOL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield User manual uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.5 cm x 20.3cm) *Specifications are subject to - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 14
contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5KPL-AM 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 15
Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 16
your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 17
parameter. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS P5KPL-AM - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 18
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5KPL-AM SB_PWR P5KPL-AM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 19
as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5KPL-AM ASUS P5KPL-AM 1- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 20
24.4cm(9.6in) PRI_IDE VGA1 USB34 PWR_FAN P5KPL-AM LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTM870T-954 PCIEX1_1 Intel G31 RTL 8102EL VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16 PCI1 Intel ICH7 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 SB_PWR CD USB78 8Mb CLRTC BIOS USB56 F_PANEL Refer to section 1.10 Connectors - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 21
/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5KPL-AM P5KPL-AM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 22
to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 23
into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-11 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 24
the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 25
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5KPL-AM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 26
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. B 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 27
memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double P5KPL-AM 112 Pins P5KPL-AM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. ASUS P5KPL - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 28
than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 29
AET93R300B 0634 DS AET93F30DA8EE47414G 0540 DIMM support • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-17 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 30
512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Model CL Brand S S / Component DS DIMM support A* B* AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON DS AET93F30DA 0604 • • AENEON AET760UD00-30DB97X 5 AENEON DS AET93R300B 0639 • • TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 5 takeMS SS - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 31
latest QVL. SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-19 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 32
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 33
cover (if your motherboard is already installed in drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5KPL - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 34
steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCI1 - - - controller - - - -- Onboard HD audio shared - - -- Onboard LAN - Used - -- FGH shared shared - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 35
with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-23 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 36
boot failure! P5KPL-AM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5KPL-AM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 37
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek 10/100 LAN ). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-25 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 38
configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 39
S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5KPL-AM P5KPL-AM +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5KPL-AM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-27 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 40
blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices Driver Jumper setting Cable-Selected have the same setting. PRI_IDE P5KPL-AM PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 41
for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5KPL-AM SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 P5KPL-AM SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-29 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 42
so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (black) P5KPL-AM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 43
may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5KPL-AM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 44
to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.4 Chipset" for - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 45
output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. ASUS P5KPL-AM 1-33 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 46
-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET P5KPL-AM System Panel Connector • on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 47
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 48
USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 49
accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 50
space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 51
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 52
the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5KPLAM.ROM. Recovering - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 53
completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5KPL-AM - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 54
DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 55
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 56
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5KPLAM.ROM P5KPLAM 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 57
under the Exit Menu. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-11 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 58
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date system time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 59
items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 60
appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 IDE - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 61
BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu are specifically configuring supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5KPL - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 62
[Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 63
Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-17 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 64
menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual [Manual]. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 65
[1.53V] 1.5V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set ICH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Vcore Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-19 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 66
menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support USB support is disabled - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 67
CMOS Setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Ratio CMOS Setting [14] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the - keys to adjust the BIOS. C1É Support [Enabled] Enable this item and - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 68
] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 69
then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-23 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 70
set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Azalia] [All Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 71
LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-25 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 72
devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 73
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-27 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 74
Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Go into On/Off, or Suspend when options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 75
the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. ASUS P5KPL-AM 2-29 - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 76
specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 77
Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5KPL - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 78
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 79
an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 80
2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 81
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 82
notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 83
Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8102 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8102 LAN driver and application. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 84
Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 85
folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. ASUS P5KPL-AM 3- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 86
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 87
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 88
A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 89
or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5KPL-AM A- - Asus P5KPL-AM | User Manual - Page 90
motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP ® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that
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