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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...
... 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...
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... 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 ...2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-22 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 Chipset 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 iv
... 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 ...2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-22 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 Chipset 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 iv
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... 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
... 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-3 A.3 Intel® Hyper...
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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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... items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-VM motherboard! Before you for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard...
... items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-VM motherboard! Before you for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard...
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...page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 8.5 GB/s. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 PCI Express features point-to enhance...® ICH7 chipset. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of up to 30 percent (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with lower pin...
...page 1-20 for details. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 8.5 GB/s. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-3 PCI Express features point-to enhance...® ICH7 chipset. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of up to 30 percent (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with lower pin...
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... high-definition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking functions. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-32...
... high-definition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking functions. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-32...
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... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load... lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect...
... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load... lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect...
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... PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 2. The socket alignment key should face you are installing...
... PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 2. The socket alignment key should face you are installing...
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... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into...
... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into...
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...to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match... the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown,...
...to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match... the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown,...
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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. 2. 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! 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 Push down two fasteners at a time 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. 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! 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 Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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B A B B A ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. 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. 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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-21 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup...
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...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_RAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.)... allows you to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 Do not...
...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_RAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.)... allows you to the fan connectors. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 Do not...
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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. 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
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... ESC Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. loads the optimal settings for stability when ...CPU internal frequency. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. A u t o - S t a n d a r d - ASUS P5LD2-VM...
... ESC Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. loads the optimal settings for stability when ...CPU internal frequency. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure CPU. loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. A u t o - S t a n d a r d - ASUS P5LD2-VM...
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... options: [Auto] [90]...[150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [To PCI Express] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. If this item is set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [To PCI Express] [Fixed 33.3MHz] [Fixed 36.3MHz] [Fixed...] Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. This item is auto-detected by the ...
... options: [Auto] [90]...[150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [To PCI Express] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. If this item is set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [To PCI Express] [Fixed 33.3MHz] [Fixed 36.3MHz] [Fixed...] Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. This item is auto-detected by the ...
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... item is set to become unstable. Configuration options: [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 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. ... [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] • Setting to a very high CPU VCore voltage can damage the CPU or may cause the system to [Overclock Profile].
... item is set to become unstable. Configuration options: [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 Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. ... [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] • Setting to a very high CPU VCore voltage can damage the CPU or may cause the system to [Overclock Profile].
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... Select Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The default value of this item to 14x. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint ...
... Select Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The default value of this item to 14x. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint ...