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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-1
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...® processor in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for more powerful processing. The motherboard ... 4 or Intel® Pentium® D processor with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-VM motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
...® processor in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for more powerful processing. The motherboard ... 4 or Intel® Pentium® D processor with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for details. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-VM motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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... Express and 8-channel high definition audio. The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in packets. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 See page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required...
... Express and 8-channel high definition audio. The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in packets. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 See page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required...
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... indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-5
... indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-5
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...,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5LD2-VM PARALLEL PORT VGA1 F_USB12 EATXPWR LAN_USB34 Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic... CMOS Power AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 Intel® ICH7 Intel FWH 4Mb SATA3 SATA4 CLRTC SATA1 SATA2 BUZZ USB78 PCI_EIDE PLED CHASSIS SPEAKER ITE 8211 F_PANEL ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-7
...,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5LD2-VM PARALLEL PORT VGA1 F_USB12 EATXPWR LAN_USB34 Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic... CMOS Power AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB56 Intel® ICH7 Intel FWH 4Mb SATA3 SATA4 CLRTC SATA1 SATA2 BUZZ USB78 PCI_EIDE PLED CHASSIS SPEAKER ITE 8211 F_PANEL ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-7
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... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
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... narrow groove directed outward. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... narrow groove directed outward. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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B A B B A ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
B A B B A ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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...page for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5LD2-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5LD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than... the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...page for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5LD2-VM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5LD2-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than... the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
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... USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H -- - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - -- - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - -- - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - -- - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
... USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H -- - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - -- - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - -- - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - -- - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
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...Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 For system failure due to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
...Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 For system failure due to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
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C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( g r a y ) . ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-23 This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. Refer to a VGA monitor. 1 3 . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray 2-channel (...
C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( g r a y ) . ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-23 This port connects the center/ subwoofer speakers. Refer to a VGA monitor. 1 3 . Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray 2-channel (...
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...connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. This connector ...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-25 ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported ...
...connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. This connector ...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-25 ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported ...
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Power LED connector (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is in sleep mode. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PLED connector PLED PLEDNC PLED+ 1 ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-27 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to allow digital sound output. The system power LED ... blinks when the system is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. SPDIF_OUT P5LD2-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the system power LED. ®...
Power LED connector (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is in sleep mode. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PLED connector PLED PLEDNC PLED+ 1 ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-27 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to allow digital sound output. The system power LED ... blinks when the system is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 8. SPDIF_OUT P5LD2-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the system power LED. ®...
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... that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5LD2-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 P5LD2-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-29 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. ® P5LD2-VM 10. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of ...
... that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5LD2-VM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 P5LD2-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-29 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. ® P5LD2-VM 10. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of ...
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...The sytem panel connector is read from or written to the HDD. 14. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-31 Refer to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector description below for details. • Power/Soft-off the system... data is color-coded for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply.
...The sytem panel connector is read from or written to the HDD. 14. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-31 Refer to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector description below for details. • Power/Soft-off the system... data is color-coded for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while ... motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 R O M. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Floppy found !" Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent...
...Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while ... motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 R O M. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Floppy found !" Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent...
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... BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Erasing flash .... Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Write...
... BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Erasing flash .... Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Write...