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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... products. The symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit....electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...
... products. The symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit....electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...
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... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...the CPU features that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been...
... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...the CPU features that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! 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! ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1-
... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! 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! ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1-
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...-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield,... next generation technology to meet demands for more powerful processing. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the...
...-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield,... next generation technology to meet demands for more powerful processing. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the...
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... between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the rear panel. ... USB 2.0. PCI Express features point‑to external devices. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 ...
... between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the rear panel. ... USB 2.0. PCI Express features point‑to external devices. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 ...
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...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the ...restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4‑30 for details. No need to overclocking. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the...
...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the ...restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4‑30 for details. No need to overclocking. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the...
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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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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ..., and/or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with a standby...
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ..., and/or components. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with a standby...
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... this side towards the rear of the chassis P5LD2-X/1333 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the .... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the ...
... this side towards the rear of the chassis P5LD2-X/1333 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the .... 2.2.2 Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the ...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and...
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and...
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775 processor requires a specially designed...
...the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775 processor requires a specially designed...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Fan.Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Fan.Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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A A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11
A A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11