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...4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Audio Jack-detect Technology Support S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gb LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM 1 x RJ45 1 x S/PDIF Out 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 6-channel Audio I/O Azalia High definition Analog Front panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector 4-pin internal Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports CPU / Chassis FAN connectors CD audio in connector 24-pin EPS12V Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM...
...4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Audio Jack-detect Technology Support S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gb LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM 1 x RJ45 1 x S/PDIF Out 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 6-channel Audio I/O Azalia High definition Analog Front panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector 4-pin internal Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports CPU / Chassis FAN connectors CD audio in connector 24-pin EPS12V Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM...
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... of up the PCI bus. See page 2‑25 for details. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by carrying data in packets. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1-
... of up the PCI bus. See page 2‑25 for details. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by carrying data in packets. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1-
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...The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This is in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash...
...The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This is in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash...
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... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup...
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... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). In 4channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). Parallel port. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED...
... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light blue). In 4channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). Parallel port. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED...
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... current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. e. Insert a formatted, high...
... current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click Start. 2. e. Insert a formatted, high...
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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5LD2XGB.ROM. When found ! Restart...
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5LD2XGB.ROM. When found ! Restart...
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... . The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is a utility that 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). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX...
... . The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before the correct file is a utility that 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). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX...
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... then press to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [19...
... then press to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [19...
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... drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable...
... drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable...
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... Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you wish to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is used. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed...
... Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you wish to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It is used. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you to set or change the default setting for the IDE devices installed...
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... users only. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to any of the general system specifications. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-17 AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 11/09/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU...
... users only. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to any of the general system specifications. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-17 AMIBIOS Version : 0101 Build Date : 11/09/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU...
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... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking item to the system bus and PCI bus. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. The values range from 133 to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533 MHz] [DDR2-667 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to 400. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-19 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS...
... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking item to the system bus and PCI bus. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. The values range from 133 to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533 MHz] [DDR2-667 MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to 400. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-19 USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS...
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...the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in your system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Setting this item to detect the presence of USB ports in HiSpeed or Full Speed Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled...
...the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in your system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Setting this item to detect the presence of USB ports in HiSpeed or Full Speed Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled...
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...[6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM # Activate to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port...
...[6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM # Activate to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port...
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... card link latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to disable or select the high priority port. Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to use as primary boot...
... card link latency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to disable or select the high priority port. Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to use as primary boot...
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...] [3BC] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to your panel type. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX Gigabit LAN items are set to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select mode according to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX Gigabit LAN LAN Option ROM...
...] [3BC] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to your panel type. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX Gigabit LAN items are set to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select mode according to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX Gigabit LAN LAN Option ROM...
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...to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
...to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
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A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] or [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-33 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Change Field F1 General Help...
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] or [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-33 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Change Field F1 General Help...
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... as in setting a user password. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to display the configuration options. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a password, this item...
... as in setting a user password. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to display the configuration options. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a password, this item...