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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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...before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables 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... power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...
...before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables 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... power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...
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... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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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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...® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact 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! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Pentium...
...® Hyper-Threading Technology and is damaged or missing, contact 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! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Pentium...
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...provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 600 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) to...that provides the interface for memory and data intensive applications. The SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices ...
...provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 600 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) to...that provides the interface for memory and data intensive applications. The SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices ...
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... Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for timely failure detection. C.P.R. (CPU ... per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the motherboard allows you to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment...
... Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for timely failure detection. C.P.R. (CPU ... per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the motherboard allows you to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment...
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...s u p p l y . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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...
...s u p p l y . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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...
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...to the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5LD2-VM 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis...
...to the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5LD2-VM 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury... and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis...
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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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... the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing...
... the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing...
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... retention tab. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
... retention tab. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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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... fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 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 use only Intel®-certified...
... fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 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 use only Intel®-certified...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 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 A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 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 A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-13 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-13 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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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 4.
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... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This... motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = ...
... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This... motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = ...
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... slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. support for this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted...
... slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. support for this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted...
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... such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM...
... such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-17 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM...