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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1

Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or

USB flash disk.)

2. ASUS AFUDOS

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy

disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

(Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,

USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or

gets corrupted.)

ASUS Update

(Updates the BIOS in Windows

environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

2.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type

format

A:/S

then press <Enter>.

Windows

XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

b. Click

Start

from the Windows

desktop, then select My Computer

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click

File

from the menu, then select

Format

. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk

from the format options field,

then click

Start

Windows

2003 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows

2003:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows

2003 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click

Start

, then select Run.

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or

a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the

original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

Summary of Contents for P5KPL-AM - SE Motherboard And Intel Core 2 Duo

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

Page 2: ...CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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 ...

Page 3: ...al Processing Unit CPU 1 10 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 11 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 13 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 15 1 7 System memory 1 17 1 7 1 Overview 1 17 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 18 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 23 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 23 1 8 Expansion slots 1 24 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 24 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 24 1 8 3 In...

Page 4: ...6 Configuration fields 2 13 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 13 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 13 2 2 9 General help 2 13 2 3 Main menu 2 14 2 3 1 System Time 2 14 2 3 2 System Date 2 14 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 2 14 2 3 4 Primary Third and Fourth IDE Master Slave 2 15 2 3 5 IDE Configuration 2 16 2 3 6 System Information 2 17 2 4 Advanced menu 2 18 2 4 1 Jumperfree Configuration 2 18 2 4 2 USB Configuration 2 19 2 4 3 C...

Page 5: ...hapter 3 Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system 3 2 3 2 Support CD information 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers menu 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities menu 3 4 3 2 4 ASUS Contact information 3 5 Appendix CPU features A 1 Intel EM64T A 2 A 2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST A 2 A 2 1 System requirements A 2 A 2 2 Using the EIST A 3 A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology A 4 U...

Page 6: ...ause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 7: ... the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your deal...

Page 8: ...gh the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Appendix CPU features 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 pr...

Page 9: ...2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt D Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iP5KPLAM ROM DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to co...

Page 10: ... 1066 OC 800 667 MHz DDR2 memory modules Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots VGA Integrated Gfx in North bridge supports Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp Horizontal 127 5 KHz Vertical 75Hz Storage Southbridge Intel ICH7 supports 1 x UltraDMA 100 66 33 hard disk drives 4 x SATA 3 Gb s ports LAN Realtek RTL8102EL 10 100 Audio VIA VT 1708B 8 channel H...

Page 11: ...nector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector 1 x System Panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 ACPI V2 0a SM BIOS 2 5 Manageability WO_USB WO_KB MS WOR by Ring PME Wake Up Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti virus software Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x U...

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Page 13: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...ppy disk drive cable Accessories I O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights 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 safe...

Page 15: ...ost the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market Serial ATA 3 Gb s technology Serial ATA3 0Gb s is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance foroday and tomorrow With up to 300MB s data transfer rate Serial ATA II is faster than current Parallel ATA while providing 100 software compatibility PCI Express Architecture PCI Express is...

Page 16: ...nabling users to work in a distraction free environment with minimal noise ASUS MyLogo2 Personalize your system with customizable boot logo You can convert 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 th...

Page 17: ...es the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each 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...

Page 18: ...t 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 and or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indica...

Page 19: ... make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing th...

Page 20: ...m 9 6in DDR2 DIMM1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM2 64 bit 240 pin module PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX1_1 CD VT1708B AAFP USB78 USB56 CLRTC F_PANEL SB_PWR EATXPWR CPU_FAN ATX12V PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard LAN1_USB12 COM1 PARALLEL PORT VGA1 USB34 LGA775 P5KPL AM RTL 8102EL RTM870T 954 CHA_FAN PWR_FAN AUDIO 8Mb BIOS 20 3cm 8in Super I O FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SPDIF_OUT PRI_IDE ...

Page 21: ...7 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 1 28 11 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 1 28 12 VGA port 1 28 13 Serial port 1 28 14 PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 28 Internal connectors Page 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 1 29 2 Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 29 3 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 30 4 ICH7 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 1 31 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 1 ...

Page 22: ...mage 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 Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from i...

Page 23: ...etention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you PnP cap A B To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Before installing the CPU make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left P5KPL AM P5KPL AM CPU Socket 7...

Page 24: ...ore CPU connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan connector to ensure system stability A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features 4 Lif...

Page 25: ...tel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Make sure that you have installed the motherbo...

Page 26: ...sh down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place B A A A B B Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector A B P5KPL AM P5KPL AM CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 27: ...onnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard B B A A A A B B 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard ...

Page 28: ... orientation when reinstalling Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis ...

Page 29: ...in footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot to support the Intel Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance P5KPL AM P5KPL AM 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 128 ...

Page 30: ...tions This limitation appears on Windows XP 32 bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension PAE 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 or double sided x16 memory modules Notes on memory limitations Due to chipset limitation this motherboard ca...

Page 31: ...orsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC 1G Corsair XMS2 5400 Corsair DS Heat Sink Package 256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6 Y5 AB Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP Y5 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8 Y4 AA Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y4 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8 Y5 AA Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 1G HY HYMP512U64AP8 Y5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 1G HY HYMP512U64CP8 Y5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP Y5 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F A8EB5 Elpida SS E5108AE 6E E 5...

Page 32: ...DS MS18T51280 3 1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081 665AE takeMS DS MS18T51280 3SEA07100 1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081 665AP takeMS DS MS18T51280 3SP0717A 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM45EG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM55EG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 512MB GEIL GX21GB5300DC GEIT SS Heat Sink Package 512MB TEAM TVDD512M667C5 TEAM SS T2D648MT 6 1G TEAM TVDD1 02M667C4 TEAM DS T2D648P...

Page 33: ...S TMS1GB264C081 805EP takeMS DS MS18T51280 2 5P0716 512MB VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG Veritech SS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 1G VERITECH GTU01GHLTXX4EG Veritech DS VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648 1G UMAX 1GB DDR2 PC6400 UMAX DS U2S12D30TP 8E Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Part No A B DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Part No A B 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5 512 Samsung SS K4T51083QC ZCE7 512MB Kingston ...

Page 34: ...ckage 1G ADATA M2OMIDG314720INC5Z ADATA DS Heat Sink Package 512MB AENEON AXT660UD00 19DC97X AENEON SS Heat Sink Package 1G AENEON AXT760UD00 19DC97X AENEON DS Heat Sink Package 1G OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK OCZ DS Heat Sink Package 1G OCZ OCZ2N10662GK OCZ DS Heat Sink Package 512MB Kingbox EP512D21066PS Micron SS 6QD22D9GCT Size Vendor Model Brand Side s Part No A B DDR2 1066 DIMM support Side s SS Singl...

Page 35: ...MM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to...

Page 36: ...Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install t...

Page 37: ...holder for PCI steering 9 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 12 8 Numeric Data Processor 13 9 Primary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 shared PCI2 shared PCIEX16_1 shared PCIEX1_1 shared Onboard USB controller 1 shared Onboard USB controller 2 shared Onb...

Page 38: ...PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply 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 PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card install...

Page 39: ... the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data 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 can automatically reset parameter settings to default...

Page 40: ...udio configuration 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 6 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel and 6 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 Microphone port pink This port connects a micropho...

Page 41: ...is for pointing devices or other serial devices 14 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Refer to the audio 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 Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker...

Page 42: ...oved to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 2 Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for the 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 The S PDIF out module is purchased separately P5KPL AM P5KPL AM Floppy Disk Drive Connector PI...

Page 43: ...vered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 66 33 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select M...

Page 44: ... device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards right angle side P5KPL AM P5KPL AM SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_T...

Page 45: ...onnect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 7 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 The USB module is purchased separately P5KPL AM P5KPL AM USB 2 0 Connectors USB78 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND 1 USB56 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 G...

Page 46: ...at the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the CPU FAN connector support the ASUS Advanced Q Fan feature P5KPL AM P5KPL AM Fan Connectors CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN...

Page 47: ...nnector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are sh...

Page 48: ... if the power is inadequate The ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant 400W PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors comple...

Page 49: ...LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector 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 turn...

Page 50: ...1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 51: ...ASUS P5KPL AM 2 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided ...

Page 52: ...prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Windows...

Page 53: ...you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing Alt F2 during the Power On Self Tests POST 3 You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods 1 Insert the floppy disk USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the ...

Page 54: ...xtension name Main filename Extension name A afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file 3 Press Enter The utility copies the current B...

Page 55: ...e DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A afudos iP5KPLVM ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash do...

Page 56: ...ROM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When found the utility ...

Page 57: ... BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file 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 ...

Page 58: ...anage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet and View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ASUS Update re...

Page 59: ... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ...

Page 60: ...date BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open...

Page 61: ...can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run thi...

Page 62: ... on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Navigation keys Sub menu items 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help Menu bar Configuration fields Menu items System ...

Page 63: ...een when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item System Time 11 10 19 System Date Thu 03 27 2003 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette B Disabled Primary IDE Master Not Detected Prima...

Page 64: ...ve installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system time System Time 20 46 57 System Date Fri 02 08 2002 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Primary IDE Master Not...

Page 65: ...ovable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables 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 dis...

Page 66: ...ation The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item IDE Configuration ATA IDE Configuration Enhanced Enhanced Mode Support On S ATA IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 ATA IDE Configuration Enhanced Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Enhanced Mode Support On S...

Page 67: ... the items in this menu AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 0301 Build Date 04 24 08 Processor Type Genuine Intel R CPU 2 80GHz Speed 2800MHz Count 2 System Memory Installed Size 512MB Usable Size 503MB ...

Page 68: ...ng configuration options Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto loads the optimal settings for the system Overclock Profile loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking Test Mode loads overclock overclocking 5 with spread spectrum Configure System Frequency Voltage AI Overclocking Auto Overclock Options Overclock 5 DRAM Frequency A...

Page 69: ...e If this happens revert to the default setting 1 8V Dual Over Voltage Auto Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode Configuration options Auto 1 80V 1 82V 1 84V 1 86V 2 08V VTT_CPU Over Voltage Auto Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode Configuration options Auto 1 2V 1 3V Memory Over Voltage Auto Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode...

Page 70: ... detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed 2 4 2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configurat...

Page 71: ...tment mode Select Manual to set Ratio 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 users can configure the Enhanced Halt State function Configuration options Disabled Enabl...

Page 72: ...le disable Execute Disable Function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology When set to Enabled you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature Set this item to Disabled if you do not want to use the EIST Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following item appe...

Page 73: ... of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Configuration options Enabled Disabled Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Allows you to enable or disable configurating DRAM Timing by SPD Configuration options Enabled Disabled ENABLE Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows y...

Page 74: ... Configuration options 128MB 256MB Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode South Bridge Configuration South Bridge chipset Configuration Audio Controller Azalia Front Panel Support Type HD Audio HD Audio Controller Azalia Allows you to 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...

Page 75: ... is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Conf...

Page 76: ... 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 Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 ...

Page 77: ...n 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 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 Suspend Mode Au...

Page 78: ...iguration options Disabled Enabled The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on Power On By External Modems Disabled Disable Enable RI to generate a wake event Co...

Page 79: ...e onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If 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 to enable or disable the Q Fan control Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Temperature Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabl...

Page 80: ...figuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minut...

Page 81: ... 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 Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration op...

Page 82: ...abled password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then pre...

Page 83: ...Exit v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced 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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then...

Page 84: ...appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you...

Page 85: ...ASUS P5KPL AM 3 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 86: ...e drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features 3 2 1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS document...

Page 87: ...All Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard Intel Chipset Inf Update Program 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 ...

Page 88: ...ows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition Realtek Diagnostics In...

Page 89: ...ASUS P5KPL AM 3 3 2 4 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 ...

Page 90: ...3 Chapter 3 Software support ...

Page 91: ...A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports ...

Page 92: ...ce Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended Make sure to enable the Hyper Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hype...

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