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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
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xi P5LD2-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors...
xi P5LD2-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors...
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...the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. With the 8-channel audio .... When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in case the system hangs due to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page ...
...the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. With the 8-channel audio .... When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in case the system hangs due to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page ...
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...1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel...
...1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) ...lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel...
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... and requires no tool to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
... and requires no tool to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
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A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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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. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Speaker out connector SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 6. P5LD2-VM Fan connectors ® P5LD2-VM CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Speaker out connector SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speak Out 1 6. P5LD2-VM Fan connectors ® P5LD2-VM CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] Sets the CPU fan profile mode. Change Option F1 General...
... display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal] Sets the CPU fan profile mode. Change Option F1 General...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. 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... 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 Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. 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... 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 Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
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... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
... 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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview...
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P5LD2-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for...
P5LD2-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for...
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... C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style...
... C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style...
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...• Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing...
...• Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap 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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... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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...
... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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...
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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. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 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. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 2.
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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
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... matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5LD2-VM Fan connectors ® P5LD2-VM CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5 . Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
... matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5LD2-VM Fan connectors ® P5LD2-VM CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5 . Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is...
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... the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Power Fan Speed...
... the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Power Fan Speed...
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...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. 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... Driver Disk Installs the IT8211 driver disk for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. 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... Driver Disk Installs the IT8211 driver disk for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support