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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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... 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate 5. Press...
... 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate 5. Press...
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3. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P5LD2-VM SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P5LD2-VM SE Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) ... P5LD2-VM SE GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SE SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows...
3. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P5LD2-VM SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 P5LD2-VM SE Speaker out connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) ... P5LD2-VM SE GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SE SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows...
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... u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. b. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Do either one of the...or gets corrupted.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these ...
... u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. b. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Do either one of the...or gets corrupted.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these ...
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..., then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility....
..., then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility....
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > 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. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > 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. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions ...site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions ...site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t...
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... cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that ...value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of options. Configure DRAM ...
... cause system to configure system time. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that ...value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of options. Configure DRAM ...
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... if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
... if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration ...
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... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal or failsafe...
... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal or failsafe...
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... option allows you to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. If you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-39 Select O k to load default values. After selecting this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values.
... option allows you to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. If you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-39 Select O k to load default values. After selecting this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values.
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...r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in ...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 ...
...r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in ...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 ...
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Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Refer to the target...Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 3-3 User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Tekoa Ethernet Driver Installs ...
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Refer to the target...Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 3-3 User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Tekoa Ethernet Driver Installs ...
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... utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support See page 2-8 for details. USB 2.0 Driver Installs... the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected...
... utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support See page 2-8 for details. USB 2.0 Driver Installs... the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected...