The motherboard of the device is its main part responsible for the work of all equipment. Because of this, downloading drivers is a necessity, since it is possible to ensure the stable operation of the equipment.
Download and install drivers
To install the drivers, you must first download them. This can be done from the manufacturer's official website. However, do not forget about special programs intended for such purposes. It is worth considering each of the installation options.Method 1: Official website
Given that the manufacturer of the board is ASUS, you need to contact them to the site. However, it should be found where the site has the necessary programs. For this:
- Open the manufacturer's site and locate the search box.
- Enter the P5KPL AM card model in it and press the magnifying glass icon to start the search.
- In the results shown, select the appropriate value.
- On the site page shown, go to the "Support" section.
- On the new page in the top menu, the "Drivers and Utilities" section will be opened.
- To start the search for the desired drivers, specify the version of the OS.
- After a list of available software, each of which can be downloaded by clicking the "Global" button.
- After downloading, the archive will appear on the computer, which is required to unpack, and among the available files, run "SETUP".
Method 2: Program from ASUS
The motherboard manufacturer also provides universal software for downloading the required utilities. It is necessary, especially if the user does not know what to be installed.
- Review the previously open list of drivers and download programs. Among the list there is a section "Utilities" you want to open.
- Among the available programs you need to download "ASUS UPDATE".
- After downloading, run the installer and follow its instructions.
- As a result, the program will be installed. Run it and wait for the scan result. If there is a missing software, the program will notify this and starts it.
Method 3: third-party programs
In addition to using the official resource of the manufacturer, you can always use third-party software. Often, it is not inferior to official programs.Read more: Programs for installing drivers
One example of such software solutions is Driverpack Solution. The program is quite easy to install and use, thanks to which it has considerable popularity among users. Scanning the device and the subsequent installation of the required software is carried out automatically, but it is possible to independently select the necessary updates.
Read more: Updating drivers using Driverpack Solution
Such programs are more convenient than official software in some situations. During its work work, they perform the analysis of all PC components and check the presence of the latest versions of the drivers. Thanks to this verification, it is possible to solve the difficulties and malfunctions.
Method 4: Equipment ID
Each component of the device has its own ID. One way to update drivers can be the work with the identifier. However, this method is applicable to individual components, and to update the motherboard will have to act by analogy with the first way - to pump out and install each driver separately.
Lesson: How to work with equipment ID
Method 5: System utility
Even the operating system has a program in its arsenal to work with drivers. Section "Motherboard" is not there. However, it shows the list of all existing equipment. Some components may have problems with drivers, but in this case it is solved.
Lesson: how to update the drivers using a system program
This method does not differ in particular quality, in connection with which it is preferable to use specialized software.
All listed ways will help find and install the necessary drivers for the motherboard. You should not forget that this is an important part of the device, and in the absence of any software, all the operation of the OS can be disturbed. In this regard, it is required to establish everything you need.