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... P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor Azalia High Definition Analog Front Panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x 4-pin internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual ATX...
... P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor Azalia High Definition Analog Front Panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x 4-pin internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual ATX...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
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.... USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 2.0. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications...
.... USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-13 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 2.0. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications...
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... clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. This is in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to 14x. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to adjust the CPU multiplier to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...
... clear the RTC data. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. This is in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to 14x. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to adjust the CPU multiplier to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...
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... screw for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to the table on...
... screw for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to the table on...
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.../2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked SPEED LED Status OFF Orange Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK. Microphone port (pink). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer...
.../2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked SPEED LED Status OFF Orange Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection ACT/LINK. Microphone port (pink). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer...
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... screen instructions to the optical drive. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that the floppy disk is your optical drive letter. e. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update...
... screen instructions to the optical drive. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that the floppy disk is your optical drive letter. e. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update...
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... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu...
... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu...
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... SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...
... SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...
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... SMART monitoring). Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables...
... SMART monitoring). Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in AHCI/ RAID mode SATA controller is recommend that you do not change the configurations for better OS compatibility. In this menu allow you may use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. It is forced to Native mode. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you wish to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed in AHCI/ RAID mode SATA controller is recommend that you do not change the configurations for better OS compatibility. In this menu allow you may use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. It is forced to Native mode. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you wish to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced...
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... Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. The BIOS automatically detects the items in use), and available system memory. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in this menu. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-17 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Change Option F1...
... Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. The BIOS automatically detects the items in use), and available system memory. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in this menu. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-17 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Change Option F1...
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...the system to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. 4.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features...
...the system to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. 4.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features...
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... USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Disable] disables the USB device detection function. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to auto-detect the number of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-19 USB Function [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to detect the presence of USB ports...
... USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Disable] disables the USB device detection function. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to auto-detect the number of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-19 USB Function [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to detect the presence of USB ports...
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...Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Manual DRAM Frequency Setting or Auto by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the frequency of DDR memory module. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [400Mhz] [533Mhz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Select Screen Select Item +- 4.4.3 Chipset The menu allows you to display the sub-menu...
...Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Manual DRAM Frequency Setting or Auto by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the frequency of DDR memory module. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [400Mhz] [533Mhz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Select Screen Select Item +- 4.4.3 Chipset The menu allows you to display the sub-menu...
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...[2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Enable DRAM Throttling Thermal Throttling will be given arbitration above but below . Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot...
...[2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Enable DRAM Throttling Thermal Throttling will be given arbitration above but below . Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot...
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...ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-23 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN items are set to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express 10/100Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-23 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN items are set to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express 10/100Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-27 When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows...
... you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-27 When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows...
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...) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [79.5ºC/175ºF] [4470RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.368V] [ 3.248V] [ 5.145V] [11.932V] CPU Temprerature CPU Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxx RPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode...
...) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [79.5ºC/175ºF] [4470RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.368V] [ 3.248V] [ 5.145V] [11.932V] CPU Temprerature CPU Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxx RPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set or change the system security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. again to set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-33 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set or change the system security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. again to set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 4-33 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password...