Asus P5KPL-CM 1600 User Manual - Page 13

ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS

1-3

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power

management for advanced operating systems.

6 Channel High Definition Audio

The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition Audio CODEC enables

high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into the

audio I/O jacks. ALC662 also supports the Windows

®

Vista Premium OS.

1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according

to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

ASUS MyLogo 2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color

boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD, floppy disk,

or USB disk that contains the BIOS file.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without

using an OS-based utility.

Power Stabilizer

Power Stabilizer is specially designed for switching power supply system,

which is a secondary monitoring IC for voltage detecting. It can provide a

reliable power supply environment for you and protect the motherboard

when power supply is in short circuit or over voltage.

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s

Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line

with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable

products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the

impact on the environment.

Section	Page
Notices	6
About this guide	7
Safety information	7
P5KPL-AM/PS specifications summary	9
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	23
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	40
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	40
1.11.2 Support DVD information	40
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	41
2.1.2 ASUS Update utility	42
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	43
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	44
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	45
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	47
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	48
2.2.5 Submenu items	48
2.2.6 Configuration fields	48
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	49
2.3.1 System Time	49
2.3.2 System Date	49
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	49
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1-4	49
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	50
2.3.6 System Information	51
2.4 Advanced menu	51
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	51
2.4.2 USB Configuration	53
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	53
2.4.4 Chipset	54
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	55
2.4.6 PCI PnP	56
2.5 Power menu	56
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	57
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	57
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	57
2.5.4 APM Configuration	57
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	58
2.6 Boot menu	58
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	59
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	59
2.6.3 Security	60
2.7 Tools menu	61
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	61
2.7.2 AI NET 2	61

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