Motherboard P5KPL-AM SE
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary...................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...........................
Contents 1.11 Software support......................................................................... 1-27 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system....................................... 1-27 Support DVD information............................................... 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility........
Contents 2.5 Power menu................................................................................. 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 2-18 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.5 2.8 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-18 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-18 Boot menu..........................
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.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites 2. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 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.
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 (Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Chipset Northbridge: Intel® G31 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 Front Side Bus 1600(O.C.
P5KPL-AM SE specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5KPL-AM SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600(OC) MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® G31 chipset The Intel® G31 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100.
6 Channel High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azaliz) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a 1.3.
1.4 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.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction 1.5.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V LAN1_USB12 EATXPWR Intel® G31 CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8102EL Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® ICH7 P5KPL-AM SE SATA1 RTM870T-954 PCIEX16 SATA2 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) PS2_USBPW1-4 VGA LGA775 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) COM CPU_FAN SPEAKER PCI1 ALC662 F_PANEL CD SB_PWR CLRTC USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 8Mb BIOS PRI_IDE AAFP Refer to section 1.
1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-25 2. LGA775 CPU Socket 1-8 3. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-11 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1) 1-24 5. ICH7 Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 1-21 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-22 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 8. SPEAKER connector (4-pin) 1-24 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) 1-23 10.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5KPL-AM SE P5KPL-AM SE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3.
5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑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.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A Disconnect 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. 4. A B B A B B A Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • 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.
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model CL Brand S S / Component DS 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Elpida SS E2508AB-6E-E 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512M
Size Vendor Model CL Brand S S / Component DS 1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DA98Z N/A AENEON DS AET93F30DA 0604 512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 5 takeMS SS MS18T51280-3 1G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G AENEON AET760UD00-30DB97X TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI TAKEMS VERITECH VERITECH TEAM Century Century Century Century KINGBOX KINGBOX 5 TMS1GB264C081-665AE TAKEMS TEAM 5 TMS51B264C081-665AP TAKEMS GEIL 5 5 TMS1GB264C081-665AP 5 GTP512HLT
Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component 1G PSC AL7E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 1G AENEON AET760UD00-25DB97X 5 AENEON DS AET93R25DB 0640 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 1G AENEON SIS SIS TAKEMS TAKEMS AET660UD00-25DB98X N/A N/A SLY264M8-JGE-3 SLY264M8-JGE-3 N/A TMS51B264C081-805EP 5 TMS1GB264C081-805EP 5 VERITECH GTU512HLTXX4EG N/A VERITECH GTU01GHLTXX4EG UMAX N/A 1GB,DDR2,PC6400 5 AENEON SIS SIS takeMS takeMS Veritech Veritech UMAX SS DIMM support A
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.9 1. Jumpers 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the onboard battery.
2. 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.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek 10/100 LAN controller, this port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
8. Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGAcompatible devices. 9. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 1. Internal connectors ICH7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) P5KPL-AM SE PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 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. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 4. P5KPL-AM SE USB2.
6. CPU, chassis, power 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.
8. 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.
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDGround Reset F_PANEL 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.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 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.
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Chapter 2 BIOS information 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.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. 5.
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows 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.
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Ensure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file.
4. At the prompt key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file in the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLAMS.ROM then press . Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5KPLAMS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.
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 reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5KPLAMS.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • 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 shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Configuration fields Power System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
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. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
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.
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] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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.
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] 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
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.
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.
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.
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration 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] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
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.
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 MyLogo2™ feature.
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 . 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.
2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.7.2 AI NET 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
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.
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