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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.5.3

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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]

2.5.4

APM Configuration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system

goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event.


Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable PME to generate a wake event.


Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI Express

card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.


Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires

an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the

system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB

lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.5

Hardware Monitor

CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/

motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected temperatures.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5KPL SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	12
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking 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	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.4 PCI slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot	27
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumper	28
1.10 Connectors	29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	29
1.10.2 Internal connectors	30
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	40
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	41
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	42
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	46
2.2.2 Menu bar	46
2.2.3 Navigation keys	46
2.2.4 Menu items	47
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	47
2.2.6 Configuration fields	47
2.2.7 Pop-up window	47
2.2.8 Scroll bar	47
2.2.9 General help	47
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Time	48
2.3.2 System Date	48
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	48
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~4	48
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	49
2.3.6 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	50
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	50
2.4.2 USB Configuration	52
2.4.3 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.4 Chipset	53
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration	54
2.4.6 PCI PnP	54
2.5 Power menu	55
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	55
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	55
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	56
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	56
2.6 Boot menu	57
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	57
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	57
2.6.3 Security	58
2.7 Tools menu	59
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	59
2.7.2 AI NET 2	60

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