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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 58
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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 (ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file ..... ok A:\>
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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 59
A:\>afudos /iP5PL2.rom
A:\>afudos /iP5PL2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 (ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Advance Check .... Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 60
A:\>afudos /iP5PL2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Advance Check .... Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... done Verifying flash .. done Please restart your computer A:\>
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P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
... 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-40
Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 ASUS MyLogo 5-8
Appendix: CPU features...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
... tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
• Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
Where to find more information...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
... USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector Chassis Intrusion CPU/Chassis/ Power Fan connectors
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software
AI Booster
1 x IDE cable 2 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cables for 2 SATA Devices 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
...;nger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
B A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left
corner of the socket.
The socket alignment key should fit into the
Alignment key
CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
ASUS P5PL2
2-7
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
... the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
... ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
SATA1 SATA4
GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
P5PL2
R
SATA2 SATA3
GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
P5PL2 SATA Connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
...) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
... to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
... motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See
page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM or the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
... time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
5.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Intel Chipset Drivers Installs the Intel® Chipset Drivers. ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Realtek Lan Driver Install the Realtek® Lan Driver.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
... and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
... installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 Updating the BIOS".
• Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set...
P5PL2 User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
...Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64
Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices
from the support CD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on...