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... this guide viii P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... this guide viii P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 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 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... 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-23 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-29 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-31 iv
... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 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 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... 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-23 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-29 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-31 iv
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... Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-12 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing ...hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations 5-29 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 Appendix: CPU...
... Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-12 5.5 RAID configurations 5-17 5.5.1 Installing ...hard disks 5-18 5.5.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-19 5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations 5-29 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 Appendix: CPU...
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... of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal... POST messages, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...
... of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal... POST messages, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...
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P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel...
P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel...
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P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary USB LAN Overclocking features ASUS AI Life Special features Rear panel Supports up to 200MHz - PCI Express Frequency: Allows 1MHz increment from 100MHz to 400 MHz ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E frequencies WiFi... 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET 2 CPU Lock Free ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent Frequency Tuner) ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards ASUS HyperPath 3 Precision Tweaker supports: - Digital TV (DVB-T only),...
P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary USB LAN Overclocking features ASUS AI Life Special features Rear panel Supports up to 200MHz - PCI Express Frequency: Allows 1MHz increment from 100MHz to 400 MHz ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E frequencies WiFi... 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET 2 CPU Lock Free ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent Frequency Tuner) ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards ASUS HyperPath 3 Precision Tweaker supports: - Digital TV (DVB-T only),...
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xii P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 8 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE connectors 5 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x ...panel High-Definition audio connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ASUS EZ Plug* (*When using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX PSU) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x...
xii P5LD2 Deluxe specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 8 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE connectors 5 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x ...panel High-Definition audio connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ASUS EZ Plug* (*When using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX PSU) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x...
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...667 MHz (FSB 1066/800), 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800/533) or 400 MHz (FSB 800/533) to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks ... Product introduction Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more ...
...667 MHz (FSB 1066/800), 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800/533) or 400 MHz (FSB 800/533) to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks ... Product introduction Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more ...
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... the Winbond Super I/O) to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 2-24 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with the following advanced sound technologies: Dolby Prologic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live. S/PDIF digital sound...
... the Winbond Super I/O) to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 2-24 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with the following advanced sound technologies: Dolby Prologic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live. S/PDIF digital sound...
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...ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of up to 16 devices with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-5 This multi-functional card also supports FM radio. Serial ATA allows thinner, more functions compared to help you set up to ...-friendly wizard to the traditional analog TV standard. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. The motherboard uses ...
...ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of up to 16 devices with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-5 This multi-functional card also supports FM radio. Serial ATA allows thinner, more functions compared to help you set up to ...-friendly wizard to the traditional analog TV standard. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. The motherboard uses ...
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... a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-19 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product...
... a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-19 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product...
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...for details. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to lower overall system temperature. See page 4-27 for details. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-7 Enabling Hyper Path 3 on... system improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS HyperPath 3 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 3 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® ...
...for details. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to lower overall system temperature. See page 4-27 for details. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 1-7 Enabling Hyper Path 3 on... system improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS HyperPath 3 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 3 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe
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... 2-25 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32 13. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_2 ) 2-32 14. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1,PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) 2-31 12. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red...
... 2-25 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32 13. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_2 ) 2-32 14. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1,PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) 2-31 12. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red...
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.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-7 P5LD2 DELUXE ® P5LD2 DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing...
.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-7 P5LD2 DELUXE ® P5LD2 DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing...
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...-left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap ... Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B A Load plate 5.
...-left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap ... Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. B A Load plate 5.
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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...Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four ...fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-10 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with ...
...Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four ...fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-10 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with ...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. 2. CPU_FAN P5LD2 DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5LD2 DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-11 A A A B B B A 3.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. 2. CPU_FAN P5LD2 DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5LD2 DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe 2-11 A A A B B B A 3.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the A motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the A motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.