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... 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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... 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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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... B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner...
... B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner...
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... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND...P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 3. ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported by the ITE8211F controller, this connector is for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. ASUS P5LD2-VM...
... ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND...P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 3. ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported by the ITE8211F controller, this connector is for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. ASUS P5LD2-VM...
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...Windows® 2000: a. d. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows...® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert the Windows...t. e. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Click S t...e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to...
...Windows® 2000: a. d. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows...® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert the Windows...t. e. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Click S t...e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to...
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... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 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 . X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: ...
... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 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 . X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. 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 N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. 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 N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 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 main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the FTP site, select...
... file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 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 main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the FTP site, select...
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... options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are... the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays ...
... options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are... the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-13 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays ...
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...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. If you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system.
...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. If you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in the system.
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ...
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... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. Select O k to save or discard your changes to the CMOS RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...
... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu. Select O k to save or discard your changes to the CMOS RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...
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... saved values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-39 Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to load default values.
... saved values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-39 Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to load default values.
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...motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). E X E to the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ..., browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice.
...motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). E X E to the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ..., browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice.
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... during installation. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. You can install this ... Graphics Accelerator driver. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for details. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs...
... during installation. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC882 high-definition audio driver and application. QFE Update Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. You can install this ... Graphics Accelerator driver. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for details. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P5LD2-VM 3-3 Install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs...
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This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This ... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Make ITE8211 32/64 bit IDE Driver Disk Installs the IT8211 driver disk for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This ... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Make ITE8211 32/64 bit IDE Driver Disk Installs the IT8211 driver disk for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
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... 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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... 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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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.... 3. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate... 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket.
.... 3. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate... 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket.
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...ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-25 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5LD2-VM SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows.... This connector supports two IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. 3 .
...ASUS P5LD2-VM 1-25 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5LD2-VM SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5LD2-VM SATA connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows.... This connector supports two IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage. ® P5LD2-VM P5LD2-VM PRI_EIDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1. 4. 3 .
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.... 1. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Windows® XP environment a. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a ... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e.
.... 1. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Windows® XP environment a. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a ... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e.
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...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for...
...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for...