Asus P5KPL AM SE User Manual

P5KPL-AM SE  
Contents  
Chapter 1: Product information  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
iii  
Contents  
iv  
Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause 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 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 not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet  
before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If 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, 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 circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a flat and stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it  
supports.  
Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  
throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to  
:
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to  
complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
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.  
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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means  
that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<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 /iP5KPLAMS.ROM  
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P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2  
Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /  
Celeron® E1000 Series and Celeron 400 Series  
Processors  
Compatible with Intel® 05B / 05A / 06 processors  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready  
Chipset  
Northbridge: Intel® G31  
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533MHz  
Dual channel memory architecture  
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets supports unbuffered non-ECC  
4GB 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules  
Expansion Slots  
VGA  
1 x PCI Express x16 slot  
1 x PCI Express x1 slot  
1 x PCI slot  
Integrated Gfx (Intel GMA3100) in North bridge supports  
-
-
-
Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 x 32 bpp,  
Maximum shared memory of 256 MB  
Horizontal: 127.5 KHz, Vertical: 85Hz  
Storage  
Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports:  
-
-
1 x UltraDMA 100 / 66 / 33 hard disk drives  
2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports  
LAN  
Realtek® RTL8102EL, 10/100  
Audio  
6-CH ALC662 high-Definition Audio CODEC  
Anti-Pop function  
Jack-detect & Multi-Streaming  
USB  
Max. 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at  
back panel  
ASUS Features  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS Q-Fan  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 2  
Rear panel  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x VGA port  
1 x COM  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
6-channel audio I/O port  
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P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary  
Internal connectors  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ports  
1 x internal speaker connector  
2 x Serial ATA connectors  
1 x CPU fan connector  
1 x Chassis fan connector  
1 x CD audio in connector  
1 x 24-pin EATXPWR 12 V power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector  
1 x Front panel High Definition audio connector  
1 x System Panel connector  
ASUS Exclusive  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)  
Overclocking Features  
-
FSB turning from 133MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz  
increment.  
Overclocking Protection:  
-
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
BIOS features  
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,  
ACPI V2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5  
Manageability  
WOL, PXE,RPL, WOR BY Ring, PME Wake Up  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update utility  
Anti-virus software (OEM)  
Accessories  
Form factor  
1 x Serial ATA cable  
1 x Ultra ATA66 cable  
I/O shield  
User manual  
uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.5 cm x 18.3cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
Product introduction  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in  
your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories.  
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
1.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such  
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to  
static electricity  
Hold 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 components.  
Onboard LED  
This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system  
is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must 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.  
SB_PWR  
P5KPL-AM SE  
ON  
OFF  
Standy Power Powered Off  
P5KPL-AM SE Onboard LED  
1-1  
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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.  
18.3cm(7.2in)  
KBMS  
ATX12V  
CPU_FAN  
LGA775  
USB34  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis.  
LAN1_USB12  
Intel®  
G31  
CHA_FAN  
AUDIO  
RTL  
8102FL  
PCIEX16  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
Intel®  
ICH7  
Super  
I/O  
PCIEX1_1  
P5KPL-AM SE  
SPEAKER  
PCI1  
CLRTC  
ALC662  
8Mb  
BIOS  
USBPW5-8  
SB_PWR  
F_PANEL  
CD  
USB56  
USB78  
PRI_IDE  
AAFP  
Place six 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.  
1.2.2  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page  
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-13 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 1-11  
2. LGA775 socket  
1-3  
1-3  
10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 5-8)  
1-7  
3. DDR2 DIMM slots  
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin  
1-14  
F_PANEL)  
4. CPU, CHA fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin  
CHA_FAN)  
1-12 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
1-14  
1-12  
1-9  
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
1-10 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin  
AAFP)  
6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
1-11 14. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin  
PS2_USBPW1-4)  
7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
1-8  
8. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
1-13  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1-2  
 
1.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core  
™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 and Celeron® E1000  
Series and Celeron 400 Series processors.  
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
Upon purchase 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 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  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP  
cap.  
1.4  
System memory  
1.4.1  
Overview  
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules  
(DIMM) sockets.  
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:  
P5KPL-AM SE  
P5KPL-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets  
Channel  
Sockets  
Channel A  
Channel B  
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_B1  
1.4.2  
Memory configurations  
You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2  
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.  
1-3  
ASUS P5KPL-AM SE  
 
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we  
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.  
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB  
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be  
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit  
Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard.  
The default memory operation frequency depends on its SPD. Under the default state,  
some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the  
vendor-marked value.  
For system stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load  
(2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions.  
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List  
DIMM support  
S S /  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
CL  
Brand  
Component  
A*  
B*  
256MB  
256MB  
256MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
HY  
KVR667D2N5/256  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
4
Elpida  
SS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
E2508AB-6E-E  
KVR667D2N5/256  
Kingston  
Infineon  
Kingston  
Elpida  
D3216TLSAKL3U  
KVR667D2N5/256  
HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154  
D6408TE8WL-27  
KVR667D2N5/512  
KVR667D2N5/512  
E5108AGBG-6E-E  
KVR667D2N5/1G  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Elpida  
D6408TE8WL-3  
1G  
KVR667D2N5/1G  
D6408TEBGGL3U  
1G  
KVR667D2N5/1G  
E5108AGBG-6E-E  
512MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6  
KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6  
M378T6553CZ3-CE6  
M378T2953CZ3-CE6  
KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6  
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A  
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A  
HYS64T64000HU-3S-A  
HYS64T128020HU-3S-A  
VS512MB667D2  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Hynix  
K4T51083QC  
K4T56083QF-ZCE6  
K4T51083QC-ZCE6  
K4T51083QC-ZCE6  
1G  
K4T51083QC-ZCE6  
256MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
HYB18T512160AF-3SSSS17310  
HYB18T5128000AF-3SSSS27416  
HYB18T512800AF3SFSS05346  
HYB18T512800AF3SSSS28104  
64M8CFEGPS0900647  
MIII0052532M8CEC  
MID095D62864M8CEC  
Heat-Sink Package  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
VS512MB667D2  
VS1GB667D2  
1G  
XMS2-5400  
256MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB  
HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA  
HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA  
HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB  
HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB  
KLCC28F-A8EB5  
5
HY5PS121621CFP-Y5  
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4  
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5  
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5  
HY5PS12521CFP-Y5  
E5108AE-6E-E  
HY  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
Hynix  
HY  
Hynix  
HY  
Hynix  
1G  
HY  
Hynix  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Apacer  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
Elpida  
KLCC28F-A8KB5  
Kingmax  
Kingmax  
Elpida  
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX  
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX  
E5108AE-6E-E  
KLCD48F-A8KB5  
512MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
78.91092.420  
AU512E667C5KBGC  
AU512E667C5KBGC  
AU01GE667C5KBGC  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Apacer  
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B  
AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F  
AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B  
5
N/A  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1-4  
DIMM support  
S S /  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
CL  
Brand  
Component  
A*  
B*  
1G  
Apacer  
Apacer  
ADATA  
ADATA  
ADATA  
ADATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
PSC  
78.01092.420  
5
Elpida  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
E5108AE-6E-E  
1G  
AU01GE667C5KBGC  
M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z  
M20AD5G3H3166I1C52  
M20AD5G3H3166I1C52  
M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52  
M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52  
M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52  
M2GVD5G3H166I1C52  
M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52  
M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52  
M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52  
AL6E8E63B-6E1K  
5
Apacer  
Elpida  
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B  
E5108AE-6E-E  
512MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
ADATA  
ADATA  
ADATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
PSC  
AD29608A8A-3EG20648  
AD29608A8A-3EG20718  
AD29608A8A-3EG20645  
VD29608A8A-3EC20615  
VD29608A8A-3EG20627  
VD29608A8A-3EG20637  
VD29608A8A-3EG20627  
VD29608A8A-3EC20620  
VD29608A8A-3EG20641  
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N  
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N  
NT5TU32M16AG-3C  
NT5TU64M8AE-3C  
512MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
1G  
1G  
512MB  
1G  
PSC  
AL7E8E63B-6E1K  
5
PSC  
256MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
Nanya  
NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C  
NT512T64U88A1BY-3C  
MDT 512MB  
N/A  
N/A  
4
Nanya  
Nanya  
Nanya  
MDT  
MDT  
18D51280D-30648  
MDT  
MDT 1024MB  
4
MDT  
18D51200D-30646  
1G  
MDT  
MDT 1024MB  
4
MDT  
18D51280D-30646E  
HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A  
AET93F30DA 0552  
1G  
PQI  
DDR2-667U 1G  
N/A  
N/A  
5
Hynix  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
VERITECH  
VERITECH  
GEIL  
AET660UD00-30DA98Z  
AET660UD00-30DB97X  
AET760UD00-30DA98Z  
AET760UD00-30DA98Z  
AET760UD00-30DB97X  
TMS51B264C081-665QI  
TMS51B264C081-665AP  
TMS1GB264C081-665QI  
TMS1GB264C081-665AE  
TMS1GB264C081-665AP  
GTP512HLTM45EG  
GTP01GHLTM55EG  
GX21GB5300DC  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
AENEON  
takeMS  
takeMS  
takeMS  
takeMS  
takeMS  
VERITECH  
VERITECH  
GEIT  
AET93R300B 0634  
N/A  
N/A  
5
AET93F30DA8EE47414G 0540  
AET93F30DA 0604  
1G  
1G  
AET93R300B 0639  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
5
MS18T51280-3  
5
MS18T51280-3S0627D  
MS18T51280-3  
5
1G  
5
MS18T51280-3SEA07100  
MS18T51280-3SP0717A  
VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621  
VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621  
Heat-Sink Package  
1G  
5
512MB  
1G  
N/A  
N/A  
4
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
TEAM  
TVDD512M667C5  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
TEAM  
T2D648MT-6  
TEAM  
TVDD1.02M667C4  
TEAM  
T2D648PT-6  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
Century  
Century  
Century  
Century  
KINGBOX  
KINGBOX  
CENTURY 512MB  
Nanya  
NT5TU64M8AE-3C  
CENTURY 512MB  
Hynix  
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5  
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5  
NT5TU64M8AE-3C  
CENTURY 1G  
Hynix  
1G  
CENTURY 1G  
Nanya  
512MB  
1G  
512MB 667MHz  
KINGBOX  
KINGBOX  
EPD264082200-4  
DDRII 1G 667MHz  
EPD264082200-4  
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DIMM support  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
CL  
Brand  
Component  
A*  
B*  
2G  
Apacer  
PSC  
78.A1GA0.9K4  
5
Apacer  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E  
A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E  
AET03R250C 0732  
2G  
AL8E8F73C-8E1  
5
PSC  
2G  
AENEON AET860UD00-25DC08X  
5
AENEON  
G.SKILL  
Samsung  
Promos  
Samsung  
Kingston  
Nanya  
2G  
G.SKILL  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ  
KVR800D2N5/512  
KVR800D2N5/512  
KVR800D2N5/1G  
KHX6400D2LL/1G  
KVR800D2N5/1G  
KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN  
KHX6400D2K2/2G  
5
Heat-Sink Package  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
K4T51083QC-ZCE7  
V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA  
K4T51083QC-ZCE7  
1G  
Heat-Sink Package  
1G  
NT5TU64M8BE-25C62321800CP  
Heat-Sink Package  
1G  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Samsung  
2G  
Heat-Sink Package  
512MB  
Samsung KR M378T6553CZ3-CE7  
K4T51083QC-ZCE7  
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DIMM support  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
CL  
Brand  
Component  
A*  
B*  
1G  
Samsung  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
HY  
KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7  
HYS64T32001HU-2.5-A  
HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A  
CM2X1024-6400  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
Samsung  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Corsair  
Hynix  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
K4T51083QC-ZCE7  
256MB  
512MB  
1G  
HYB18T256800AF25SSS49313  
HYB18T256800AF25SSS25063  
Heat-Sink Package  
1G  
XMS2-6400  
4
Heat-Sink Package  
1G  
XMS2-6400  
5
Heat-Sink Package  
512MB  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA  
HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB  
HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB  
HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA  
HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB  
HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB  
AHU02GE800C5N1C  
M20AD6G3H3160I1E58  
M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53  
M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53  
AL6E8E63B-8E1K  
N/A  
N/A  
5
HY5PS12821AFP-S6  
HY5PS12821BFP-S5  
HY5PS12821CFP-S5  
HY5PS12821AFP-S6  
HY5PS12821BFP-S5  
HY5PS12821CFPS5  
HY  
Hynix  
HY  
Hynix  
HY  
N/A  
5
Hynix  
1G  
HY  
Hynix  
1G  
HY  
5
Hynix  
2G  
Apacer  
ADATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
PSC  
5
Apacer  
ADATA  
VDATA  
VDATA  
PSC  
Heat-Sink Package  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
AD29608A8A-25EG80720  
VD29608A8A-25EG30648  
VD29608A8A-25EG30647  
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05  
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05  
AET93F25DB 0621  
512MB  
1G  
PSC  
AL7E8E63B-8E1K  
5
PSC  
512MB  
1G  
AENEON  
AENEON  
SIS  
AET660UD00-25DB98X  
AET760UD00-25DB97X  
SLY264M8-JGE-3  
N/A  
5
AENEON  
AENEON  
SIS  
AET93R25DB 0640  
512MB  
1G  
N/A  
N/A  
5
DDRII6408-8E 7212  
SIS  
SLY264M8-JGE-3  
SIS  
DDRII6408-8E 7301  
512MB  
1G  
TAKEMS  
TAKEMS  
TMS51B264C081-805EP  
TMS1GB264C081-805EP  
takeMS  
takeMS  
Veritech  
Veritech  
UMAX  
MS18T51280-2.5P0710  
MS18T51280-2.5P0716  
VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648  
VTD264M8PC4G03A169045648  
U2S12D30TP-8E  
5
512MB  
1G  
VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG  
N/A  
N/A  
5
VERITECH GTU01GHLTXX4EG  
1G  
UMAX  
1GB,DDR2,PC6400  
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DIMM support  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
CL  
Brand  
SS/DS Component  
A*  
B*  
512MB  
512MB  
1G  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Corsair  
Corsair  
ADATA  
ADATA  
KHX8500D2/512  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
5
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Corsair  
Corsair  
ADATA  
ADATA  
AENEON  
AENEON  
OCZ  
SS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
6QD22D9GCT  
KHX8500D2K2/1GN  
KHX8500D2K2/2GN  
78.9AG9S.9L5  
512MB  
1G  
78.0AG9S.BN4  
5
1G  
CM2X1024-8500C5  
CM2X1024-8500C5D  
M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z  
M2OMIDG314720INC5Z  
N/A  
5
1G  
512MB  
1G  
5
5
512MB  
1G  
AENEON AXT660UD00-19DC97X  
5
AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X  
5
1G  
OCZ  
OCZ2N1066SR2DK  
OCZ2N10662GK  
EP512D21066PS  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
1G  
OCZ  
OCZ  
512MB  
Kingbox  
Micron  
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.  
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1.5  
Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. Refer to the technical documentation  
that come with your expansion card for installation details.  
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do  
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
1.5.1  
PCI slot  
The PCI slot supports cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards  
that comply with the PCI specifications.  
1.5.2  
PCI Express x1 slot  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that  
comply with the PCI Express specifications.  
1.5.3  
PCI Express x16 slot  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI  
Express specifications.  
1.6  
Jumpers  
1.  
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-8)  
Set this to +5V to wake up the computer 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).  
USBPW5-8  
1
2
2
3
P5KPL-AM SE  
+5VSB  
+5V  
(Default)  
P5KPL-AM SE USB Device Wake Up  
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on  
the +5VSB lead for the USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.  
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)  
whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.  
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2.  
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can  
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing  
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system •words.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the onboard battery.  
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3  
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.  
4. Reinstall 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.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
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 do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For  
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut  
down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets the parameter settings  
to default values.  
Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R.  
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord  
before rebooting the system.  
CLRTC  
1
2
2
3
P5KPL-AM SE  
Normal  
Clear RTC  
(Default)  
P5KPL-AM SE Clear RTC RAM  
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3.  
Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 5-6  
wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the  
computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar), clicking  
the mouse, or using a USB device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can  
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The  
USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports.  
PS2_USBPW1-4  
+5VSB  
+5V  
P5KPL-AM SE  
(Default)  
P5KPL-AM SE Keyboard Power Setting  
1.7  
Connectors  
1.7.1  
Rear panel ports  
1
2
3 4  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
1.  
2.  
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.  
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 for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
LED LED  
ACT LED  
Speed LED  
Description  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
No link  
Status  
OFF  
No link  
10M  
Blink  
Blink  
Data activity  
Data activity  
OFF  
Orange  
100M  
LAN port  
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3.  
4.  
5.  
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other  
audio sources.  
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel  
and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.  
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.  
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or  
6-channel configuration.  
Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset 2-channel  
Line In  
4-channel  
Line In  
6-channel  
Line In  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to  
USB 2.0 devices.  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to  
USB 2.0 devices.  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other  
VGA-compatible devices.  
COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.  
10. PS/2 Keyboard port. 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.  
SATA2  
SATA1  
GND  
GND  
RSATA_TXN2  
RSATA_TXP2  
GND  
RSATA_RXN2  
RSATA_RXP2  
GND  
RSATA_TXN2  
RSATA_TXP1  
GND  
RSATA_RXN1  
RSATA_RXP1  
GND  
P5KPL-AM SE  
P5KPL-AM SE SATA connectors (ICH7)  
right angle side  
Connect the right-angle side of SATA  
signal cable to SATA device. You may  
also connect the right-angle side of  
SATA cable to the onboard SATA port  
to avoid mechanical conflict with huge  
graphics cards.  
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2.  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are  
three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.  
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the  
following modes to configure your device.  
Driver Jumper setting  
Mode of device(s)  
Cable connector  
Single device  
Two devices  
Cable-Selected or Master  
Cable-Select  
-
Black  
Master  
Slave  
Master  
Slave  
Black  
Gray  
Master  
Slave  
Black or gray  
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered 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 133/100/66 IDE devices.  
PRI_IDE  
If any device jumper is set as  
“Cable-Select,” ensure that all other  
device jumpers have the same  
setting.  
P5KPL-AM SE  
NOTE:Orient the red markings  
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
P5KPL-AM SE IDE connector  
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 install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system  
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to  
480 Mbps connection speed.  
Never connect a 1394  
cable to the USB  
connectors. Doing so will  
damage the motherboard!  
USB78  
USB56  
PIN  
PIN  
1
1
The USB module cable  
is purchased separately.  
P5KPL-AM SE  
P5KPL-AM SE USB2.0 connectors  
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4.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either  
HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.  
AAFP  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
P5KPL-AM SE  
HD-audio-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97  
compliant definition  
P5KPL-AM SE AAFP connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set  
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, chassis fan connectors  
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_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  
motherboard, ensuring that 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!  
CPU_FAN  
Only the CPU_FAN  
connector support the ASUS  
CPU FAN PWM  
CPU FAN IN  
CPU FAN PWR  
Advanced Q-Fan feature.  
GND  
CHA_FAN  
Rotation  
+12V  
P5KPL-AM SE  
GND  
P5KPL-AM SE fan connectors  
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6.  
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 completely fit.  
ATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+3 Volts  
GND  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
GND  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
GND  
PIN 1  
+5 Volts  
GND  
GND  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
P5KPL-AM SE  
PIN 1  
P5KPL-AM SE ATX power connectors  
For 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 may become unstable or may  
not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
7.  
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
SPEAKER  
P5KPL-AM SE  
PIN 1  
P5KPL-AM SE Speaker Out Connector  
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8.  
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PWR LED PWR BTN  
F_PANEL  
PIN 1  
P5KPL-AM SE  
HD_LED RESET  
P5KPL-AM SE System panel connector  
System power LED (2-pin PWRLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED  
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system  
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity 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  
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.  
9.  
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  
P5KPL-AM SE  
P5KPL-AM SE Internal audio connector  
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1.8  
Software support  
1.8.1  
Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the  
latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.  
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in  
this section for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.  
Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing  
the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.  
1.8.2  
Support DVD information  
The Support DVD 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 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 to install  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to  
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run  
the DVD.  
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Chapter 2  
BIOS information  
2.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case  
you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the  
ASUS Update utility..  
2.1.1  
ASUS Update utility  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard  
BIOS in Windows® environment.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet  
Service Provider (ISP).  
This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.  
Installing ASUS Update:  
1.  
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.  
2.  
Click the Utilities > Install ASUS Update. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.  
Updating the BIOS:  
1.  
Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update.  
2.  
From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:  
Updating from the Internet  
a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.  
b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select  
then click Next.  
c. Download the BIOS file from the ftp site, then click Next.  
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update  
the utility to avail all its features.  
Updating from a BIOS file  
a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.  
b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open windows, then click Open.  
3.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
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2.1.2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk  
and a DOS-based utility.  
Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2.  
1.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ  
Flash 2 in either of these two ways:  
(1) Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following:  
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25  
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005  
Current ROM  
Update ROM  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
BOARD: P5KPL-AM SE  
VER: 0309 (H:00 B:01)  
DATE: 09/28/2008  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit  
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select 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 system boot  
failure!  
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2.1.3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file  
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS  
file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS  
file.  
Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated  
motherboard BIOS before using this utility.  
Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA2 connector; otherwise, the utility  
will not function.  
Recovering the BIOS from the Support DVD or a USB flash disk:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn on the system.  
Insert the Support DVD or a USB flash disk with the BIOS file to your computer.  
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD  
and the USB flash disk for the BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for CD-ROM...  
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for CD-ROM...  
CD-ROM found!  
Reading file “P5KPLAMS.ROM”. Completed.  
Start Erasing...!  
Start Programming...!  
4.  
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.  
Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports 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!  
The utility automatically checks the optical drive first. If no optical drive is found, the  
utility automaticlly checks the USB flash disk.  
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the  
ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
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2.2  
BIOS setup program  
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your  
system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system  
using this utility.  
If you want to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following  
procedures:  
Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.  
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force  
reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We  
recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system.  
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure  
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable 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  
Main menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an  
overview of the basic system information.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or  
[SHIFT-TAB] to select  
a field.  
System Time  
System Date  
[14:14:35]  
[Wed 04/16/2008]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
SATA 1  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
SATA 2  
Storage Configuration  
System Information  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
2.3.1  
System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
2.3.2  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
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2.3.3  
Primary IDE/SATA  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices.  
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press  
<Enter> to display the IDE/SATA device information.  
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,  
LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These  
values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE/SATA device is installed in  
the system.  
Type [Auto]  
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate  
IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select  
[ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.  
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]  
This option only appears in Primary IDE Master/Slave.  
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 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 [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at  
a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
PIO Mode [Auto]  
Selects the PIO mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]  
DMA Mode [Auto]  
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto]  
SMART Monitoring [Auto]  
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]  
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.3.4  
Storage Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices  
installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.  
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ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]  
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]  
Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]  
IDE Detect Time Out [35]  
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.  
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]  
2.3.5  
System Information  
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS  
automatically detects the items in this menu.  
Bios Information  
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.  
Processor  
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.  
System Memory  
Displays the auto-detected system memory.  
2.4  
Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change 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.  
JumperFree Configuration  
USB Configuration  
Adjust system  
frequency/voltage  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
PCIPnP  
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 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.  
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The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].  
CPU Frequency [xxx]  
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The  
value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU  
frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The  
values range from 133 to 600. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and  
CPU External Frequency settings.  
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock  
Profile].  
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]  
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.  
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]  
[Overclock 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 may cause the system to become unstable! 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] [2.00V] [2.25V]  
VTT_CPU Over Voltage [Auto]  
Manually set FSB Termination Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V]  
1.25V Over Voltage [Auto]  
Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.4V]  
1.5V Over Voltage [Auto]  
Manually set ICH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V]  
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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 configuration options.  
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the  
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.  
USB Functions [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Legacy USB Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows  
the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller  
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [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 between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.  
If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ.  
Key in ratio numbers directly.  
C1É Support [Enabled]  
Enable this item and users can configure the “Enhanced Halt State” function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]  
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended  
CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]  
Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Users need to reset  
the computer to change the configuration of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
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CPU TM function [Enabled]  
Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating  
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the  
CPU is overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]  
Allows you to Enable/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]  
2.4.4  
Chipset  
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then  
press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
North Bridge Configuration  
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]  
Allows 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 decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.  
Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]  
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]  
Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the Interanal graphics device.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]  
PEG Port Configuration  
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1. Configuration options: [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Video Function Configuration  
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]  
Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT  
Mode]  
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]  
Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Configuration options:  
[128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]  
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South Bridge Configuration  
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 Front Panel  
used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97]  
[HD Audio]  
2.4.5  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
Onboard PCIE 10/100M 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 controller. This item  
appears only when the Onboard LAN item 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]  
2.4.6  
PCI PnP  
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.  
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP 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 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] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]  
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.  
When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
Palette Snooping [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an  
ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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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.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Select the ACPI state  
used for System  
Suspend.  
Suspend Mode  
ACPI 2.0 Support  
ACPI APIC Support  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
APM Configuration  
Hardware Monitor  
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]  
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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]  
Disable/Enable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]  
Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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 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 detects and displays the motherboard  
temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.  
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]  
The 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]  
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in  
rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.  
Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.  
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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 items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press  
<Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Specifies the Boot  
Device Priority  
sequence.  
Boot Device Priority  
A virtual floppy disk  
drive (Floppy Drive B:)  
may appear when you set  
the CD-ROM drive as the  
first boot device.  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Security  
2.6.1  
Boot Device Priority  
1st ~ xxth Boot Device  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The  
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices  
installed in the system. Configuration 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]  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration  
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2feature.  
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]  
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  
Bootup Num-Lock [On]  
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  
Configuration options: [Off] [On]  
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
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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]  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during  
POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.6.3  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item  
then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
Change Supervisor Password  
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item  
on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item  
shows Installed.  
To set a Supervisor Password:  
1.  
Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.  
2.  
From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters or numbers,  
then press <Enter>.  
3.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password.  
To change 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 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.  
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change  
other security settings.  
User Access Level [Full Access]  
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.  
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]  
[No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility.  
[View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field.  
[Limited] - allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.  
[Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.  
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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.  
From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or  
numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully.  
To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password.  
Clear User Password  
Select this item to clear the user password.  
Password Check [Setup]  
When set to [Setup], 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 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.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Press ENTER to run  
the utility to select  
and update BIOS.  
This utility doesn't  
support :  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
AI NET 2  
1.NTFS format  
2.7.1  
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 press <Enter> to  
confirm your choice. Please see section 2.1.3 for details.  
2.7.2  
AI NET 2  
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]  
Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test  
(POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
2-15  
 
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.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Exit Options  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Discard Changes  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this  
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
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 select this  
option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK 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 this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes  
and load the previously saved values.  
Load Setup Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup  
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.  
Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes  
before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.  
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