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Motherboard P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
information vii About this guide viii P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
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 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-12 5.5 RAID - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
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 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
(CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E frequencies WiFi-TV PCI card (optional) supports: - Digital TV (DVB-T only), Analog TV, FM - WiFi@Home 802.11 a/b/g Stack Cool 2 SATA On-The-Go AI Quiet ASUS SATA On-The-Go ASUS EZ Plug ASUS AI Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 8 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE connectors 5 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x CPU fan - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
x Ultra DMA/133 cables 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® (OEM version) User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-1 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B/04A and 05B/05A processors. See page 2-7 for details. Intel® 945P chipset The Intel® 945P chipset is the latest and one of the most powerful - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
Image® 3132 Serial ATA controller supports two additional Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD functionality. You can also configure a RAID 10, RAID 5 and CONCATENATION sets using a Serial ATA port multiplier. See pages 2-23, 2-24, 2-28 and 5-29 for details. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-3 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-23 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
the traditional analog TV standard. This multi-functional card also supports FM radio. Serial ATA II and SATA-on-the-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 945P MCH chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-19 for details. PEG Link Mode This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS HyperPath 3 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 3 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. Enabling Hyper Path 3 on system improves - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5LD2 DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5LD2 DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-1 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5LD2 DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-3 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
(64 bit,240-pin module) P5LD2 DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EX_SATA1 PARALLEL PORT Bottom: USB1 USB2 Top: 1394 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 LAN port B: USB4 CHA_FAN1 SATA Link SATA_RAID2 PWR_FAN AUDIO Intel MCH 945P Marvell 88E8053 PCIEX16_1 CD - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 13. External SATA port 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-14 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-30 9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-30 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-31 11. CPU button (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, and Intel® Celeron® processors in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
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). 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 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-9 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
and fan The Intel® processor in the 775-land package 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, make sure - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5LD2 DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5LD2 DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-11 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 B - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-13 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 Size Vendor 256MB memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz (FSB 1066/800) QVL. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz (FSB 1066/800/ 533) QVL. 2-16 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get 1 damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-17 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
Onboard IDE port Onboard SATA port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN1 Onboard PCIe SATA RAID A B C D E F G H -- -- - shared shared - shared - -- -- - shared shared - - shared - - - shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared - shared ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-19 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 graphics card supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express slot (x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of 2 GB/s. The operating - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-21 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
(Default) P5LD2 DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-23 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
USB 2.0 devices. 1 3 . E x t e r n a l S A T A p o r t . This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier that supports up to 16 devices and enables smart setup and hot-plug function. 1 4 . O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t. This port connects an external audio - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5LD2 DELUXE PRI_IDE ® P5LD2 DELUXE IDE connector ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. 2-25 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
[red], SEC_EIDE [red]) These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. The ITE IDE connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage. P5LD2 DELUXE SEC_EIDE PIN 1 PRI_EIDE R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 P5LD2 DELUXE SATA connectors SATA2 Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
SATA_RAID2 ® P5LD2 DELUXE SATA RAID connector • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5LD2 DELUXE Analog front panel connector AC '97 audio pin definition It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-29 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5LD2 DELUXE USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® USB56 1 P5LD2 DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better heat dissipation. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-31 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5LD2 DELUXE +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- ® 1 IE1394_2 P5LD2 DELUXE IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a U S B c a b l e to the IEEE 1394 connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
here Important notes on motherboard power requirements • When installing boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5LD2 DELUXE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 17. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5LD2 DELUXE System panel connector The - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 3-1 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
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 menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2E.ROM ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-3 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
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 /iP5LD2E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5LD2E.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-5 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "P5LD2E.ROM not found!" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5LD2E.ROM. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-7 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m 3. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I n t e r n e t option from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-9 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
to download. Click N e x t. 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 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
the Exit Menu. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-11 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
of the selected item. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-13 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS 11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items 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] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support BOOTROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. This item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set as RAID. Configuration options: [ ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-17 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
Available : 1024MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
settings for the system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-19 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the I/O controller hub (ICH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
S e n s i t i v e - activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading. Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to set the target frequency. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the fault or short is detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-23 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-25 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
set this item to [Minimum]. Configuration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled] • Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 3 Boot Graphic Adapter Priority Internal (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-27 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust are available for overclocking the PEG Link BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
mode or Windows® ME. LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the O n b o a r d P C I E X G b e L A N items are set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-29 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
Silicon 3132 Controller [SATA2 Mode] Allows you to set the onboard Silicon Image SATA RAID controller mode. Configuration options: [SATA2 Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled] ITE8211F Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-31 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 97
you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-33 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 98
or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 99
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-35 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 100
[DC] when using a 3-pin CPU fan cable. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM]. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-37 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX] These items specify the boot device sequence of available disk drives. The number of - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-39 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 105
Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 4-41 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 106
password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107
, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select O k to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 109
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. Install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
more items. Make Silicon Image 64-bit RAID Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 64-bit SATA Driver Disk Allows you to create a Silicon Image® RAID/Serial ATA driver disk for a 64-bit system. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Click to go back to the previous screen. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-3 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
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 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 115
Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 116
front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 117
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-7 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 118
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 119
O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 5-9 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 120
images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 121
3. Click the R u n button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The R u n button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 122
following advanced sound technologies: Dolby Prologic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live. Follow the installation wizard to install the R e a l t e k® A u d i o D r i v e r from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 123
the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window display. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings. Click the arrow button ( ) to display more options. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 5-13 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 124
, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the S o u n d E f f e c t tab. 2. Click 4. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 125
Audio Manager, click the A u d i o I / O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 126
Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3 D A u d i o D e m o tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 127
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports . Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. R A I D 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 5-17 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 128
hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual on the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 129
press . 5. Select the item O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M, press , then select E n a b l e d from the options. 6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-19 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 130
supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset BIOS setup screens shown in this - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 131
utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-21 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 132
stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 133
main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-23 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 134
main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 135
5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select R A I D 5 ( P a r i t y ), then press . ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-25 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 136
a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 137
>. This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 138
confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive or press to return to the utility main menu. Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4 . E x i t, then press . This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 139
. • Make sure to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3132 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from the support CD before using RAID 5 configuration. Do not unplug the external Serial ATA external box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 was configured. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-29 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 140
BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press or . The RAID BIOS setup Main allows you to select an operation to be performed. The Main Menu options include the following: C r e a t e R A I D s through the setup menu options. The following lists the keys - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 141
0 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 3. Select your desired method of configuration. Auto usage then press . MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration chunk size 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 128K ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-31 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 142
for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. c. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 143
the source and target drives, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Create with data copy Create without data copy • The C RAID 1 set must be repartitioned and reformatted to guarantee the consistency of its contents. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-33 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 144
Low Level Format following sub-menu Logical Drive Info appears. RAID0 RAID1 RRAAIIDD150 SPARRAEIDD1R0IVE SPARE DRIVE CONCATENATION 2. Select R A I D 5 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 145
Main Menu. Manual configuration a. Select M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n and press . The following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. c. The Main Menu. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-35 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 146
0 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 3. Select your desired method of configuration. Auto systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 147
If you selected Create with data c o p y, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The o n l i n e c o p y option p y option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 5-37 - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 148
i. Press to confirm or to return to the Main Menu. A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy. • You Windows® environment. • For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID 5 configuration, refer to the "Sil3132 User's Manual" found in your motherboard support - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 149
in the support CD) or in Windows® environment. To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment: 1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support CD. Save - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 150
RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver Intel® ICH7R RAID driver disk utility. • Go to \ D r i v e r s \ S i l 3 1 3 2 for the Silicon Image RAID driver disk utility. Refer to section "5.2.2 Drivers - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 151
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 152
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 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 153
requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 154
then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 155
motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP 26 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe - Asus P5LD2 Deluxe | P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 156
A-4 Appendix: CPU features
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