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Motherboard P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 2
INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 3
this guide viii P5LD2-X/GBL 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 4
BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 5
5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-4 5.3 ASUS MyLogo2 5-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 7
try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 8
describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 9
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 10
P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D Processors Support next generation 45nm dual- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 11
P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary ASUS special features Manageability Supported OS Support CD Accessories Form Factor ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Windows Vista/XP/2003 server/2000 server/2000 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 15
contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield Application CDs Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 16
at a maximun speed of 1333MHz FSB on this motherboard when using a 1333MHz CPU. Setting Overclock to 1333MHz when using a 1066MHz CPU may cause some devices fail to work. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 17
audio I/O jacks. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. See pages 2-23 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification specifications. See page 2-20 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 18
to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-7 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 19
automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 20
1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 21
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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 22
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 memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 23
a 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. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/GBL ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 24
image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) 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-X/GBL 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 25
AUDIO RTM876-660-LF Intel 945GC(A2) RTL 8111C Super I/O CD ALC662 AAFP PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 SB_PWR PCI1 PCI2 P5LD2-X/GBL PCI3 Intel ICH7 SATA1 SATA2 PCIEX1_2 8Mb BIOS FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3 SATA4 PS2_USBPW1-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC PRI_IDE CHASSIS F_PANEL ASUS - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 26
3. PCI Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parallel port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. Line In port (light blue) 5. Line Out port (green) 6. Microphone port (pink) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 27
SATA4 [black]) 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 7. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. ) Page 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 28
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Socket 775 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 29
cap from the load B plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL A 2- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 30
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775 processors with the - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 31
and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 32
fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 33
the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 34
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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 35
using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the PAE. The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 36
-5C-E SS MS18T51216-3.70711 SS MS18T51280-3.7 SS MS18T51280-3.7P0704D SS MS18T51280-3.7EA07100 DS MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D DS MS18T51280-3.7 DS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 DIMM support - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 37
ADATA N/A ADATA N/A VDATA N/A VDATA N/A VDATA N/A VDATA N/A VDATA SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* SS E2508AB-6E-E . . SS D3216TLSAKL3U . . SS D6408TE8WL-27 . . DS . . DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 . . DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 . . (continued on the next page) ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-15 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 38
one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 39
can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips 1 out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 40
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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 41
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe x 16 slot A B C shared - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - shared - - - - Onboard LAN controller - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 42
card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 43
RTC 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 to default values. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 44
pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). P5LD2-X/GBL PS2_USBPW1-8 12 23 +5V (Default) P5LD2-X/GBL USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 45
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN audio configuration table on next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 46
connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 10. Serial port. This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. PS/2 cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5LD2-X/GBL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 47
33 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE master device (optical drive/ RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5LD2-X/GBL SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/GBL SATA Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL GND RSATA_RXN3 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 48
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 disk drives. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 49
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB 2.0 Connectors The USB cable is not included in this product. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 50
may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 8. Chassis - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 51
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 -compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W system beeps and warnings. P5LD2-X/GBL SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/GBL Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-29 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 52
pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5LD2-X/GBL +HDLED RESET P5LD2-X/GBL System Panel Connector • or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 53
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 54
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 55
beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master driver detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 56
then click the OK button to shut down the computer. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 57
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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 58
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 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 59
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 60
Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a 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 the updated BIOS - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 61
.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 /iP5LD2XGB.rom ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 62
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 /iP5LD2XGB.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 63
reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5LD2XGB.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 64
. Start flashing... 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. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 65
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.20 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5LD2-X GBL VER: 0101 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/09/2007 Update ROM BOARD - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 66
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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 67
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 68
to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 69
the Exit Menu. See section "4.8 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-X/GBL 4-11 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 70
screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 71
specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Power BIOS description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-13 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 72
information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 73
Exit ESC Exit The BIOS automatically detects the CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive 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-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 74
to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA if you do not install any Serial ATA device. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 75
any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in use), and available system memory. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 76
to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 77
USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-19 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 78
[HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 79
MANUAL C1E Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU for Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. ] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-21 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 80
® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU overheats working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 81
according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub- DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-23 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 82
Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Enable DRAM given arbitration above but below . Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 83
Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX Gigabit LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-25 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 84
item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 85
Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-27 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 86
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] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 87
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you ] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-29 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 88
Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 89
], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at ] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-31 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 90
fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 91
Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot options: [xxxxx Drive] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] or [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-33 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 92
Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse 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. This will decrease the - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 93
, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-35 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 94
"Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 95
clear the user 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] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-37 - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 96
: P5LD2-X GBL VER: 0101(H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/09/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 97
window 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 to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 98
to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 99
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 100
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 ASUS MyLogo2 5-6 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 101
sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 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, and utilities that - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 102
InstALL - Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel Chipset Inf Update Program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio Driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 103
utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 5- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 104
front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 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-X GBL | User Manual - Page 105
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-X/GBL 5- - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 106
when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 107
window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. 7. When the logo 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 Ratio box. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 108
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 during POST. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 109
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 110
Chapter summary A A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 111
A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more - Asus P5LD2-X GBL | User Manual - Page 112
the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP
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