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    Motherboard P5LD2 ...

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    ii ii ii ii ii E2028 E2028 E2028 E2028 E2028 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 May 2005 May 2005 May 2005 May 2005 May 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Re ...

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5LD2 spec ...

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ...

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    v v v v v Contents 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-33 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-33 4.5.4 ACPI ...

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    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ? ...

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 d ...

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter ...

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    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold te ...

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    x x x x x P5LD2 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Storage ...

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    xi xi xi xi xi Precision Tweaker supports: • 8-step DRAM voltage control • Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.0125 V increment • Adjustable PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 Mb FLAS ...

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    xii xii xii xii xii Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft ® DirectX Anti-Virus Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screensaver P5LD2 specifications summary Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents contents *Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Specific ...

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

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................... ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 L L L L L D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 motherboard! motherboard! motherboard! motherboard! motherboar ...

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible ...

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features AI Quiet AI Quiet AI Quiet AI Quiet AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan ...

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increa ...

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    2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6 2.4 System mem ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the p ...

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5LD2 ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to un ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P5LD2 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD LPC I/O Winbond W83627EHF Intel FWH 4Mbit A TX12V FLOPPY AAFP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR ...

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DD ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. ITE IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red], SEC_EIDE [red]) 2-25 3. Primary IDE connector (4 ...

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold t ...

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Install ...

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconne ...

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo show ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-p ...

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 Side(s ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 DDR2-533 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • • 1024 MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 4 N/A DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • • 256 MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 4 N/A SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • • 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 4 N/A DS K4T56083QF ...

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-533 256 MB NANYA NT256T64UH4A0F-37B 4 NANYA SS NT5TU32M16AF-37B • • • 512 MB NANYA NT512T64U88A0F-37B 4 NANYA SS NT5TU64M8AF-37B • • • 1024 MB NANYA ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard a ...

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 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. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standa ...

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 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 ...

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). ...

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Seri ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 ...

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red] ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard dis ...

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 po ...

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan conne ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX ...

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED ...

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    3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that i ...

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down func ...

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    4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced m ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A ...

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the upda ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 ...

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 /iP5LD2.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB) ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file whe ...

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the sup ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and ...

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through t ...

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring ...

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [11:51: ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Pow ...

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sys ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically de ...

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    4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the insta ...

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatical ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 Jump ...

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    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item is set to [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to ...

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    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking AI Overclocking item is set to [AI NOS]. N.O.S. Mode [Auto] N.O.S. Mode [Auto] N.O.S. Mode [Auto] N.O.S. Mode ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable ...

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    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] Ratio CMO ...

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    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy opera ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing b ...

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    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] B ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] ...

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    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode] Sets the time the ITE8211F IDE controller detects devices connected to the IDE connectors. This item appears only when the ITE8211F ITE8211F ITE8211F ITE8211F ITE8211F Controller C ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 ...

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    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Suspend Mode [ ...

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    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button M ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key ...

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    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (R ...

  • Asus P5LD2 - page 97

    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed automatically ...

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    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Sa ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enab ...

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    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Acces ...

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    4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] P ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes 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 ...

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    4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or ...

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    5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9 5.4 RAID config ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came w ...

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    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the syst ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the ITE8211 IDE controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Ma ...

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities menu displays the software appl ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF) ...

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to dis ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Brows ...

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    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 ASUS My ...

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    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults an ...

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-chann ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Tools Tools Tools Tools Tools Click the tool button ...

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    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your ...

  • Asus P5LD2 - page 121

    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings. To set the bass management options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Management setting Management setting Management setting Management setting Management setti ...

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    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: 1. From the Re ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.6 Creating a RAID driver d ...

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    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations This mothe ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Ma ...

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1 ...

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    ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: W e rec ...

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 s ...

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    ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, sele ...

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. Fro ...

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    ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects ...

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives ...

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    ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility M ...

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks d ...

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    ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium ASUS P5WD2 Premium 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (usin ...

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® environment: 1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. When the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears, selec ...

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    A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3 ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. ...

  • Asus P5LD2 - page 140

    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanc ...

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    ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under L ...

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features ...

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Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Asus P5LD2 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Asus technical drawings
- P5LD2 manuals
- Asus product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Asus P5LD2
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual Asus P5LD2.

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A complete manual for the device Asus P5LD2, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Asus P5LD2 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Asus P5LD2.

A complete Asus manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Asus P5LD2 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Asus P5LD2, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Asus P5LD2, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Asus P5LD2 - which should help us in our first steps of using Asus P5LD2
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Asus P5LD2
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Asus P5LD2 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

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