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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to 

[Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. 

 

Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

2.5 

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power 

Management (APM). Select an item then press 

<Enter>

 to display the configuration options.

Suspend Mode                 [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support 

 

[Disabled]

ACPI APIC Support 

 

[Enabled]

  APM Configuration

  Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state 

used for System 

Suspend.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main        Advanced    

Power

    Boot    Tools    Exit

2.5.1 

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used 

for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

[S1(POS) Only] -

 Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep 

state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power 

mode. The system can be resumed at any time. 

[S3 Only] -

 Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state 

(default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power 

than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes 

to its working state exactly where it was left off.

[Auto] -

 Detected by OS.

2.5.2 

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 

specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.3 

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 

support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). 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] 

Summary of Contents for P5KPL-AM IN

Page 1: ...Motherboard P5KPL AM IN ...

Page 2: ...ICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ... 5 Expansion slots 1 7 1 5 1 PCI slot 1 7 1 5 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 7 1 6 Jumpers 1 7 1 7 Connectors 1 9 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 9 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 10 1 8 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 ...

Page 4: ...5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 10 2 4 6 PCI PnP 2 10 2 5 Power menu 2 11 2 5 1 Suspend Mode 2 11 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support 2 11 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support 2 11 2 5 4 APM Configuration 2 11 2 5 5 Hardware Monitor 2 12 2 6 Boot menu 2 13 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 13 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 13 2 6 3 Security 2 14 2 7 Tools menu 2 15 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 15 2 7 2 AI NET 2 2 15 2 8 Exit ...

Page 5: ...a Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit ...

Page 6: ...ration safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circ...

Page 7: ... on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign m...

Page 8: ...sockets supports unbuffered non ECC 4GB 1066 O C 800 667 MHz DDR2 memory modules Refer to www asus com for memory QVL Qualify Vendor List Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots VGA Integrated Gfx Intel GMA3100 in North bridge supports Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 75Hz Storage Southbridge Intel ICH7 supports 1 x UltraDMA 100 66 33 hard disk drives 2 x SATA 150 300 ports LAN Realtek...

Page 9: ...fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24 pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x System Panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 Manageability WOL PXE RPL WOR PME Wake Up Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra ATA66 cable I O shield User manual Form factor u...

Page 10: ...ld components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or co...

Page 11: ...tents 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Connectors Jumpers Slots Page Connectors Jumpers Slots Page 1 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 13 8 Speaker connector 4 1 pin SPEAKER 1 14 2 CPU fan connector 4 pin CPU_FAN 1 1...

Page 12: ...rchase of the motherboard make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Retur...

Page 13: ...d Vendors List Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO DIMM Support A B A Data M2OAD5G3H3160Q1C52 512MB SS ADATA AD29608A8A 3EG20813 A Data M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 1024MB DS ADATA AD29608A8A 3EG80814 A Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A 3EG 30724 Apacer 78 91G92 9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C Apacer 78 01G9O 9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1...

Page 14: ... 16GMQ 4096MB DS N A Heat Sink Package GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Packa...

Page 15: ... DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 Transcend JM800QLJ 1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG 8E E Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO DIMM support A B A Data AD21066E002GU 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package Corsair CM2X1024 8500C5 1024MB DS Corsair Heat Sink Package Crucial BL12864AA1065 ...

Page 16: ...er from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single channe...

Page 17: ...setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure P5KPL AM IN P5KPL AM IN Clear RTC RAM 1 2 2 3 Normal Default Clear RTC CLRTC If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You...

Page 18: ...sponding setting in the BIOS The USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports P5KPL AM IN P5KPL AM IN Keyboard Power Setting 2 1 2 3 5V Default 5VSB PS2_USBPW1 4 3 4 2 5 7 6 1 9 8 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port Supported by Realtek 10 100 LAN controller this port allows 10 100 connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below ...

Page 19: ...rt This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 9 PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 ICH7 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side ...

Page 20: ...tra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting 3 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then in...

Page 21: ...et the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD Audio 5 CPU fan connector 4 pin CPU_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 7 A 84 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboa...

Page 22: ... a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with EATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 400 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot We recommended that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system m...

Page 23: ...onnector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system 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 is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ...

Page 24: ...the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 8 2 Support CD information The Support CD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features To run the Support CD Place the Support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your compu...

Page 25: ...nment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the Support CD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update 1 Place the Support CD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities Install ASUS Update Follow the onscreen instructions Quit all Windows applications before...

Page 26: ...ct EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found 2 Select the correct BIOS file then press Enter EZ Flash 2 updates the BIOS and automatically reboots the system when done This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent sys...

Page 27: ... Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical drive or USB port 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the support DVD or USB flash disk for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for USB Device USB De...

Page 28: ...after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 8 Exit menu The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only They may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard 2 3 ...

Page 29: ...ables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to D...

Page 30: ...e the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options Manual allows yo...

Page 31: ...ock 30 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency Configuration options for 1600MHz FSB CPU Auto 800MHz 960MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz Configuration options for 1333MHz FSB CPU Auto 667MHz 800 MHz 1000 MHz 1100MHz Configuration options for 1066MHz FSB CPU Auto 667MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz Configuration options for 800MHz FSB CPU Auto 667MHz 800 MHz Selecting a very high DRAM frequency m...

Page 32: ...Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps This item appears only when you enable the USB 2 0 Controller item Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed 2 4 3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects CPU Ratio Setting Auto Sets the ration betwee...

Page 33: ...ws you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Enable this option only when you install 64 bit operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD Configuration options Enabled Disabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to deci...

Page 34: ... or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and ...

Page 35: ... be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Auto Detected by OS 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Ad...

Page 36: ... 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 Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically det...

Page 37: ...iguration options Hard Drive Removable Dev ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode...

Page 38: ...hange the supervisor password follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a sup...

Page 39: ...for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and u...

Page 40: ... to save changes and exit Exit Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting...

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