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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This ...Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: •...this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This ...Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: •...this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....
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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 ...) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ...) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.... The S/PDIF technology turns your system with digital connectivity to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows ...you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard Realtek® ALC882 8-channel high-definition ...
.... The S/PDIF technology turns your system with digital connectivity to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows ...you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard Realtek® ALC882 8-channel high-definition ...
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... these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in case you to manage and... to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets...
... these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in case you to manage and... to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets...
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...latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + ...update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. e. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM...
...latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + ...update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. e. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM...
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...the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... All... rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are...
...the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... All... rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are...
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... disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS...
... disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS...
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...Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M . You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that ...you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. R O M. The utility displays the following message and ...
...Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M . You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that ...you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. R O M. The utility displays the following message and ...
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Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility...then turn on the system. 2. Floppy not found! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy...
Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility...then turn on the system. 2. Floppy not found! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy...
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update... setup This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update... setup This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows...
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site...
... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site...
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... system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off.... You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Do this utility. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-11
... system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off.... You can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Do this utility. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-11
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...the CPU multiplier to enable or disable the microcode updation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to 14x. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options:...Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:16, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14] VID CMOS Setting: [ 45] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...
...the CPU multiplier to enable or disable the microcode updation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to 14x. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options:...Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:16, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14] VID CMOS Setting: [ 45] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and ...
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... Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Install this driver provides the method for details. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel...
... Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Install this driver provides the method for details. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel...
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...-bit operating 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. ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
...-bit operating 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. ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub...
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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. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii These documents are also provided. •... installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need ...
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. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii These documents are also provided. •... installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need ...