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  • Page 1 P5LD2...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii P5LD2 specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Manuals menu ............5-5 5.2.5 Contact information ..........5-6 5.2.6 Other information ........... 5-6 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 RAID configurations ............5-17 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ......5-18 5.4.2...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 9 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 10: P5Ld2 Specifications Summary

    ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) f e a t u r e s f e a t u r e s ASUS C.P.R.
  • Page 11 P5LD2 specifications summary O v e r c l o c k i n g O v e r c l o c k i n g O v e r c l o c k i n g O v e r c l o c k i n g...

  • Page 12: Device Drivers

    P5LD2 specifications summary S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 17 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 18 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, 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 with USB 1.1.

  • Page 19: Innovative Asus Features

    WiFi-TV Card (optional) The ASUS WiFi-TV card complies with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard for wireless LAN and allows data transmission of up to 54 Mbps. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. You can share photos, videos, and MP3 files with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires.
  • Page 20 ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo™...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-6 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-17 Jumpers ................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-22 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® Standby Powered P5LD2 Onboard LED Power A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 2 - 1 2 - 1...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 23cm (9in) KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 COM1 LGA775 USBPW34 USB12 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top: Back surround L/R Center: Intel Side surround L/R Below: Bass...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 27 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e P a g e...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 29 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 30 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 32 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5LD2 CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 33: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 34 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 35: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5LD2 DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l S o c k e t s...
  • Page 36 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 37 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. A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 38: Installing A Dimm

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

  • Page 39: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 40: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 41: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 42: Jumpers

    CLRTC ® Normal Clear CMOS P5LD2 Clear RTC RAM (Default) 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.

  • Page 43: Usb Device Wake-Up

    +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 ® +5VSB P5LD2 USB device wake-up (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 45 8 . 8 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects a microphone. M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    ® PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5LD2 Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . ITE IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red], SEC_EIDE [red]) ITE IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red], SEC_EIDE [red])

  • Page 47: Hard Disk Drives

    (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5LD2 IDE connector PIN 1 4 . 4 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ r e d ] , S A T A 2 [ r e d ] ,...
  • Page 48 SATA1 SATA2 P5LD2 SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 49 HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. AAFP ® AC ‘97 audio pin definition P5LD2 Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 50 USB56 USB78 P5LD2 USB 2.0 connectors 8 . 8 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E )

  • Page 51: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    ® +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P5LD2 Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 52 PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5LD2 ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...

  • Page 53: System Panel Connector

    ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW P5LD2 System panel connector Requires an ATX power supply. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) •...
  • Page 54 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

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

  • Page 56: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-33 Boot menu ................4-38 Exit menu ................4-43 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 62: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 64 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 66 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...

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 68: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 70 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 72: Menu Bar

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] shows the Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 75: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] PIO Mode [4] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 77 If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [Standard IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go 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]...

  • Page 78: System Information

    ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Agressive Link Power Management (ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The A L P E a n d A S P A L P E a n d A S P A L P E a n d A S P item appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s...

  • Page 79: Advanced Menu

    O v e r c l o c k P r o f i l e parameters for stability when overclocking. A I N O S A I N O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N O S A I N O S...
  • Page 80 A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual].
  • Page 81 A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g The following items also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [AI NOS].
  • Page 82 A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [Overclock Profile].

  • Page 83: Lan Cable Status

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

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Enables USB host USB Configuration controllers.

  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency.
  • Page 86 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled]...

  • Page 87: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto]...
  • Page 88 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]...

  • Page 89: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Enable or disable Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Controller. Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]...
  • Page 90 Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode] Sets the time the ITE8211F IDE controller detects devices connected to the IDE connectors. This item appears only when the I T E 8 2 1 1 F I T E 8 2 1 1 F I T E 8 2 1 1 F I T E 8 2 1 1 F I T E 8 2 1 1 F...

  • Page 91: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 92 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 93: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] used for System ACPI 2.0 Support...

  • Page 94: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...
  • Page 95 RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    P r o f i l e M o d e item appears with the default setting [Optimal]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
  • Page 97 CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 98: Boot Menu

    Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 99: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 100: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3...
  • Page 101 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 102 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 104 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 105 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 106 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-9 RAID configurations ............5-17 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-29 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 107: Installing An Operating System

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1...

  • Page 108: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

  • Page 109: Makedisk Menu

    S i l i c o n I m a g e S A T A / R A I D D r i v e r D i s k S i l i c o n I m a g e S A T A / R A I D D r i v e r D i s k items are for ASUS S i l i c o n I m a g e S A T A / R A I D D r i v e r D i s k P5WD2 Premium and P5LD2 Deluxe models only.

  • Page 110: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-8 for details.

  • Page 111: Manuals Menu

    TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility Anti-virus Utility...

  • Page 112: Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 113 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...
  • Page 114 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. 5 - 8 5 - 8 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 5 - 8 5 - 8...

  • Page 115: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 116 R a t i o R a t i o box. 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.

  • Page 117: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 118: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
  • Page 119 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. E x i t E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 120 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the S o u n d S o u n d S o u n d...
  • Page 121 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options: From the Realtek HD Audio A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O Manager, click the A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O tab.
  • Page 122 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. To start the 3D Audio Demo: From the Realtek HD Audio 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o Manager, click the 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o...

  • Page 123: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 124: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 125 Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Intel Intel Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 126 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 127 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. T I P : T I P : T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher T I P :...
  • Page 128 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 129 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 .
  • Page 130 Press <Enter> when the C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e item is highlighted.
  • Page 131 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 132 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 2 .
  • Page 133 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 3 .
  • Page 134 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 135: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows ®...
  • Page 136 The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ®...

  • Page 137: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 138: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 A S U S P 5 L D 2...

  • Page 139: Intel Em64T

    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 details.

  • Page 140: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...

  • Page 141: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Page 142 A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A - 4 A - 4 A - 4...

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