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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! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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... with digital connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/533/400 MHz to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-24 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- PCI Express features point‑to external devices. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-13 for details. See page 2-20 for details. Serial...
... with digital connectivity to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/533/400 MHz to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-24 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- PCI Express features point‑to external devices. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-13 for details. See page 2-20 for details. Serial...
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See page 5-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1-
See page 5-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1-
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333
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... you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-
... you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-
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... IDE_LED) ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
... IDE_LED) ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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... it to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. 2. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making...
... it to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. 2. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making...
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... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink...
... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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The system maps the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and ...the next page for details. • If you install two 1 memory modules, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (...
The system maps the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and ...the next page for details. • If you install two 1 memory modules, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (...
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... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
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... Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - shared - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared Onboard LAN controller - ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-19 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - PCIe x16 slot shared - - shared Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - shared - ...
... Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 - shared - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared Onboard LAN controller - ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-19 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - PCIe x16 slot shared - - shared Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - shared - ...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-21 Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature...
... RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-21 Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature...
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... 9 8 7 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-23 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description...
... 9 8 7 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-23 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description...
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... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5LD2-X/1333 SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/1333.SATA.Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 P5LD2-X/1333.IDE.Connector 3. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/1333 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to...
... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5LD2-X/1333 SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/1333.SATA.Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 P5LD2-X/1333.IDE.Connector 3. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/1333 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to...
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... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 2-27 5. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5LD2-X/1333 USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5LD2-X/1333.USB.2.0.Connectors The USB cable is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with...
... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 2-27 5. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5LD2-X/1333 USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5LD2-X/1333.USB.2.0.Connectors The USB cable is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with...
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... Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 10. The speaker allows you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; P5LD2-X/1333 SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/1333.Speaker.Out.Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 350 W is for a fullyconfigured system. •...
... Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 10. The speaker allows you to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; P5LD2-X/1333 SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/1333.Speaker.Out.Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 350 W is for a fullyconfigured system. •...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333
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... LED may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on the chain) c. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything...
... LED may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on the chain) c. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333