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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-menu items 2-13...
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-menu items 2-13...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following ...the motherboard package. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following ...the motherboard package. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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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...-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 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME...-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
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... technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. See pages 1-15 to set the BIOS items for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for overclocking. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of.... PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3
... technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. See pages 1-15 to set the BIOS items for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for overclocking. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of.... PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3
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... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with digital connectivity to produce crystal-clear digital audio. feature... to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting 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 easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Simply ...
... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with digital connectivity to produce crystal-clear digital audio. feature... to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting 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 easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Simply ...
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...components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw...
...components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw...
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Remove the onboard battery. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. To erase the RTC ... CMOS. 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. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear...
Remove the onboard battery. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. To erase the RTC ... CMOS. 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. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear...
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P5LD2-VM System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts ... you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. 14. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-31 Refer to the...
P5LD2-VM System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts ... you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. 14. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-31 Refer to the...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-1
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-1
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... following to the floppy disk drive. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support...
... following to the floppy disk drive. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support...
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... when done. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found !" Make sure that D: is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5LD2VM.ROM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to P 5 L D 2 V M . EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the...
... when done. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found !" Make sure that D: is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5LD2VM.ROM. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to P 5 L D 2 V M . EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the...
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.... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. This ...prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for...
.... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. This ...prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for...
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... returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to... updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Write the BIOS filename on ...
... returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to... updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Write the BIOS filename on ...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! 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...
... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! 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...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Doing so can cause...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Doing so can cause...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab...
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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. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Always...
... the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Always...
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... POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup 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 This requires you to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard and . You can also restart by pressing the reset button... on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. The firmware hub on the system chassis. Being ...
... POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup 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 This requires you to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard and . You can also restart by pressing the reset button... on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. The firmware hub on the system chassis. Being ...
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Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master ... [-] to select items in ] : [ST320413A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master ... [-] to select items in ] : [ST320413A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup