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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5LD2-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5LD2-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of ...
...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of ...
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... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product...
... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product...
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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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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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! Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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! Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical...
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... 1-17 for details. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express...interfaces for overclocking. PCI Express features point-to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. AI Overclocking This feature...
... 1-17 for details. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express...interfaces for overclocking. PCI Express features point-to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. AI Overclocking This feature...
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... See page 2-35. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of current for details...hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the Winbond Super I/O) to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27...
... See page 2-35. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of current for details...hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the Winbond Super I/O) to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27...
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.... 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component...
.... 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component...
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... can cause you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5LD2-VM 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... can cause you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5LD2-VM 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,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... 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
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,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... 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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... heatsink assembly. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty...4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not match ...
... heatsink assembly. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty...4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in this section do not match ...
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6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...
6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® ...
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ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and ...4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®-certified multi-...
ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to install. 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and ...4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®-certified multi-...
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A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 ...into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size 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 ...
... memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 ...into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size 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 ...
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... memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB... SS HYB18T512160AF-3S DS HYB18T512800AF3S SS E2508AB-GE-E SS E5108AE-GE-E DS N/A DIMM support AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
... memory configuration. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB... SS HYB18T512160AF-3S DS HYB18T512800AF3S SS E2508AB-GE-E SS E5108AE-GE-E DS N/A DIMM support AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
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... out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged...
... out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged...