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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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... doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-17 for overclocking. See page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for a processor in packets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient..."2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ...
... doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 1-17 for overclocking. See page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for a processor in packets. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient..."2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ...
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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. 6. 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. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load...
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... the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ... 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.
... the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ... 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.
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... into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel 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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. C - DDR2 533...
... into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel 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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. C - DDR2 533...
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... (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 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 the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 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 the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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...ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit 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 [AGP...iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list ...
...ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit 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 [AGP...iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list ...
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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. 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.
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...External Frequency settings. 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 Refer to 400. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to synchronize the PCI frequency with ...happens, revert to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the < + > and < - > keys to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Setting...
...External Frequency settings. 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 Refer to 400. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to synchronize the PCI frequency with ...happens, revert to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the < + > and < - > keys to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Setting...
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...: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-21 If this happens, revert to default settings. • The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage.
...: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-21 If this happens, revert to default settings. • The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage.
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... 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 ...] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display the sub-menu. 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# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing ...
... 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 ...] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display the sub-menu. 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# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing ...
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... the graphics controller to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE...
... the graphics controller to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE...
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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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in units of the PCI ...
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in units of the PCI ...
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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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...8482; interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count,... ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 The SATA specification allows for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. See pages 1-15 to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for memory ...
...8482; interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. This high speed interface is software compatible with lower pin count,... ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 The SATA specification allows for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. See pages 1-15 to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for memory ...
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits ...
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. B The CPU fits ...
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... 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. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 Refer to the...into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four...
... 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. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-15 Refer to the...into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four...
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... AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - support for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted into the yellow...
... AB C S i d e ( s ) : S S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - support for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for 4 modules inserted into the yellow...
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...values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 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 pins...) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 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. For system failure due...
...values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 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 pins...) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 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. For system failure due...
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.... 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 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen... General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. 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/PCI] [...
.... 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 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen... General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. 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/PCI] [...