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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
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...® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for overclocking. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher ...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 600 MHz ...
...® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for overclocking. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher ...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 600 MHz ...
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The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: ...
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: ...
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...128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory...
...128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory...
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... SS E2508AB-GE-E SS E5108AE-GE-E DS N/A DIMM support AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - C - support for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual...-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory...
... SS E2508AB-GE-E SS E5108AE-GE-E DS N/A DIMM support AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - C - support for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual...-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory...
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... CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4....the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 clear...
... CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4....the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 clear...
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... a sub-menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting M a i n shows... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [...
... a sub-menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting M a i n shows... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [...
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AMIBIOS Version : 0128 Build Date : 05/11/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
AMIBIOS Version : 0128 Build Date : 05/11/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...Auto] Allows you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to the default setting. Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM...is auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR-667MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by default. Use the < + > and < - > keys to...
...Auto] Allows you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to the default setting. Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz DRAM...is auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR-667MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by default. Use the < + > and < - > keys to...
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Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-21 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. If this happens, revert to default ...
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-21 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. If this happens, revert to default ...
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...active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-25 Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between... by SPD [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing ...
...active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-25 Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between... by SPD [Enabled] Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing ...
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... only when the Onboard LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller...
... only when the Onboard LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller...
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... requests for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette...
... requests for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette...
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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
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...carrying data in the 775-land package with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up the PCI bus. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to...details. 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 for overclocking. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The Intel® ...
...carrying data in the 775-land package with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up the PCI bus. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to...details. 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 for overclocking. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The Intel® ...
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... CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load...
... CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load...
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... DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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 ...
... DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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 ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. C - DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size... d e ( s ) : S S - Single Sided D S - supports on pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. B - support for 4 modules inserted into...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. C - DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size... d e ( s ) : S S - Single Sided D S - supports on pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. B - support for 4 modules inserted into...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing...
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...brackets, and is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for...or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...
...brackets, and is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for...or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...