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P5LD2 Motherboard - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 2
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" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 3
2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview 2-13 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - 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 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 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 CPU - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 5
5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Makedisk menu 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-12 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 8
The Appendix 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 9
of 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 10
P5LD2 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB LAN Overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo*/Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme* processor * Only support PCB 2.0 or higher Compatible with Intel® PCG 06 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 12
P5LD2 specifications summary Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft® DirectX Anti-Virus Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 15
package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2 motherboard I/O modules Cables shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5LD2 1- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 16
processor, dual‑channel memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel® ICH7R Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for the storage, I/O, PCI Express, and 8‑channel high definition audio interfaces. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 17
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the coaxial and optical S/PDIF Out ports on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 for details. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 18
with USB 1.1. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth. See pages 2-22, and - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 19
to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 4-23 and 5-11 for details. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS P5LD2 1- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 20
feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's 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 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 23
you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5LD2 ® P5LD2 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 24
or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 25
PORT DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5LD2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 USB12 USBPW34 USBPW12 LGA775 LAN_USB34 Top: Back surround L/R Center: Side surround L/R Below:Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 26
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2. PCI slots 3. PCI Express slot Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parallel port - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 27
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 8. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 9. CPU, Chassis, and -off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 ASUS P5LD2 2- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 28
LGA775 socket. • 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 CPU Socket 775 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 29
PnP cap B from the load 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 Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2 A 2- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 30
the CPU into the 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® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 31
heatsink 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 2- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 32
and fan B assembly in place. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5LD2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5LD2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's 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 B and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5LD2 2-11 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 34
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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 35
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 double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 36
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 Size Vendor Model CL Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B C 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • • 256 MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 4 N/A SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • • 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 4 N/A DS K4T56083QF-GCD5 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 37
either 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 DDR2-677/533/400 MHz QVL. ASUS P5LD2 2-15 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 38
motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 39
cover (if your motherboard is already installed in drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 40
- Onboard USB controller 1 - shared Onboard USB controller 2 - - shared Onboard USB controller 3 - - - shared Onboard EHCI controller shared Onboard IDE port shared - Onboard SATA port - shared Onboard Audio controller shared Onboard LAN controller - - - shared Onboard - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 41
card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5LD2 2-19 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 42
® P5LD2 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 43
. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers , and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5LD2 ® P5LD2 Keyboard power setting ASUS P5LD2 2-21 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 44
orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 45
. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5LD2 2-23 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 46
for easier data storage and data transfer. P5LD2 ® P5LD2 RAID connectors SEC_EIDE PIN 1 PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. • Make sure that you install the ITE 8211 IDE Driver from the support CD before using the IDE device attached - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 47
cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical onboard Intel® ICH7R RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. ASUS P5LD2 2-25 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 48
a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" on page 4-15 for details. • For P5LD2 SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 49
avail the motherboard high‑definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a legacy AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS Setup to [AC'97]. See page 4-29 for details. ASUS P5LD2 2-27 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 50
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5LD2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® P5LD2 USB 2.0 and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. P5LD2 +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN ® P5LD2 Game connector GAME +5V J1B1 J1CX GND - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 51
on the fan connectors! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2 ® CHA_FAN1 P5LD2 Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q Fan feature. 10. Chassis - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 52
more power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ATX12V EATXPWR P5LD2 +12V DC GND ® P5LD2 ATX power connectors +12V GND DC +3 +12 Volts Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 53
hear system beeps and BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 54
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 55
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 56
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 57
continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive 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 3- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 58
computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 59
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 60
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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 61
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 62
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 63
(afudos.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 /iP5LD2.rom ASUS P5LD2 4- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 64
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 /iP5LD2.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 65
BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5LD2.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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 66
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. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 67
+ during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5LD2.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 68
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 69
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5LD2 4- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 70
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 71
under 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 4-11 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 72
IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] System Information keys differ from one screen to another. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 73
list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window SPD Memory Acceleration window 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 74
an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 75
General 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 76
SATA controller is forced to Native mode. Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 77
support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default ASUS P5LD2 4-17 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 78
: 1024MB Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 79
tEhxeitdesired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Manual - allows ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 80
only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 81
[1.3000V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU! FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] ASUS P5LD2 4-21 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 82
Mode item is set to [Manual]. Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to select the sensitivity of the AI NOS sensor. Refer to the description of the configuration options below. Normal Sensitive Sensitive - overclocking is activated depending on the CPU loading. - overclocking is activated even - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 83
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 4-23 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 84
Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 85
automatically 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 4-25 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 86
support this function. Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU on how to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. • When AI Quiet is enabled, this item - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 87
Booting Graphic Adapter Priori PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control PEG Link Mode Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Enabled (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub ] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2 4-27 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 88
, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Link Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 89
options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. LAN Option ROM - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 90
detects devices connected to the IDE connectors. This item appears only when the ITE8211F Controller is set to IDE Mode. Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode] Serial Port1 Address [ . Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 91
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings 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 ] ASUS P5LD2 4-31 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 92
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 93
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 4-33 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 94
Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 95
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 4-35 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 96
Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 97
[N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan1 Speed (RPM) [ detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5LD2 4-37 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 98
Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 99
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 "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 4-39 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 100
the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your 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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 101
. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5LD2 4-41 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 102
Select this item to 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 103
, 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 to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5LD2 4-43 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 104
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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 105
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 106
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 configurations 5-17 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 107
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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 108
the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug‑n‑Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 109
you to create an ICH7 RAID driver disk for a 32 or 64-bit system. Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211 IDE driver disk for a 32 or 64-bit system. The Silicon Image SATA/RAID Driver Disk items are for ASUS P5WD2 Premium and P5LD2 Deluxe models only. ASUS P5LD2 5- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 110
, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Refer to the online help for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 111
computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. Anti-virus - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 112
tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 113
Browse this CD Displays the contents of the support CD 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 5- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 114
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 115
Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5LD2 5- - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 116
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. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 117
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 system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS P5LD2 5-11 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 118
Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 119
( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 120
the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. To set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio , Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 121
set the Audio I/O options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the speakers when recording. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. ASUS P5LD2 5-15 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 122
3D Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo 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 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 123
controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports 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 disk" for details. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 124
>. 5. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the options. 6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 125
that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5LD2 5-19 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 126
arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 127
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 . The default to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5LD2 5-21 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 128
create this volume? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 129
for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5LD2 5-23 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 130
press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 131
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 when the to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5LD2 5-25 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 132
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to ; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 133
Member Disk XX.XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 2. Use the window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P5LD2 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 134
, then press to select. 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive. A confirmation window appears. 4. Press to reset the drive; otherwise, press to return to the utility main menu. 5. Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 135
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 the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5LD2 5-29 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 136
virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment: 1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. When the Drivers menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you wish to create: • Click Make ICH7 32 bit RAID - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 137
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 138
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 - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 139
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. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 140
feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 141
Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are - Asus P5LD2 | P5LD2 English Edition User's Manual - Page 142
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