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.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. See details on page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to prevent overheating and damage. feature of current for details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27...
.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. See details on page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to prevent overheating and damage. feature of current for details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27...
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... floppy disk. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to P 5 L D 2 V M . Floppy found !" Make sure that D: is accessible...
... floppy disk. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to P 5 L D 2 V M . Floppy found !" Make sure that D: is accessible...
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ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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 the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that allows...
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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 the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that allows...
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... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS...
... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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... hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.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] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows the system...
... hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-F.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] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows the system...
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... enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Use the or keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Select Screen Select Item +- This item appears only when you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you install a processor...
... enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Use the or keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Select Screen Select Item +- This item appears only when you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you install a processor...
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... Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA...
... Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA...
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... Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to erase the RTC RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm...
... Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to change password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to erase the RTC RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm...
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...). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e 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 better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support...
...). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e 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 better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support...
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... driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. You can install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. When installed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for configuring the chipset components. Refer to the target system, this driver provides the method for details. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack...
... driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. You can install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. When installed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for configuring the chipset components. Refer to the target system, this driver provides the method for details. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-35. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. When the system hangs due to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for timely failure detection. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with customizable boot logos. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored...
... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-35. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. When the system hangs due to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for timely failure detection. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with customizable boot logos. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored...
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... Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Floppy found !" Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy...
... Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Floppy found !" Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Setting to display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported...
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... Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Automatic] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to set in this item. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy operating...
... Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Automatic] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to set in this item. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to boot legacy operating...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the internal...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Sets the internal...
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... to set your BIOS password, you to trap Interrupt 19. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Select an item then press to disabled password. To set to [Enabled], this item to erase the RTC RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To change password. See section "2.6 Jumpers...
... to set your BIOS password, you to trap Interrupt 19. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Select an item then press to disabled password. To set to [Enabled], this item to erase the RTC RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To change password. See section "2.6 Jumpers...
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is 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...
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is 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...
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...® chipset components on the motherboard. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel(R) Tekoa Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel® Tekoa Ethernet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if...
...® chipset components on the motherboard. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Intel(R) Tekoa Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel® Tekoa Ethernet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if...
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... utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS...
... utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS...
