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ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged ..., 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/GBL motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield Application CDs Documentation...
ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged ..., 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/GBL motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield Application CDs Documentation...
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... hard drives based on the rear panel. See pages 2-23 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2‑25 for details. See page 2-13 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D...
... hard drives based on the rear panel. See pages 2-23 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2‑25 for details. See page 2-13 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D...
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 5-6 for more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to 14x.
ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 5-6 for more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to 14x.
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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/GBL
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/GBL
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.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/GBL ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched...
.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/GBL ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched...
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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/GBL 2- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red]), SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 10.
... 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/GBL 2- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red]), SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 10.
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... the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL A 2- 2.
... the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL A 2- 2.
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... separately, 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/GBL 2-
... separately, 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/GBL 2-
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of physical memory installed. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; 2.4 System memory 2.4.1...Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL 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, ...
... Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of physical memory installed. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; 2.4 System memory 2.4.1...Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL 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, ...
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... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
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... Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe x 16 slot A B C D E F GH - PCIe x 1 slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 shared -
... Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe x 16 slot A B C D E F GH - PCIe x 1 slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 shared -
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..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC P5LD2-X/GBL 12 23 Normal (Default) P5LD2-X/GBL Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing...
..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC P5LD2-X/GBL 12 23 Normal (Default) P5LD2-X/GBL Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing...
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... on next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or...
... on next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or...
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...for the Serial ATA signal cables for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (hard disk drive). PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA...is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5LD2-X/GBL SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/GBL SATA Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 ...
...for the Serial ATA signal cables for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (hard disk drive). PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA...is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5LD2-X/GBL SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/GBL SATA Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 ...
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... definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this product. USB+5V ... audio capability. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is not included in this connector to 480 Mbps connection speed....
... definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this product. USB+5V ... audio capability. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is not included in this connector to 480 Mbps connection speed....
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...power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power consuming devices. P5LD2-X/GBL SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/GBL Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear ...EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V GND DC +3 +12 Volts Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground P5LD2-X/GBL +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts P5LD2-X/GBL ATX Power Connector Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 10....
...power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power consuming devices. P5LD2-X/GBL SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/GBL Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to hear ...EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V GND DC +3 +12 Volts Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground P5LD2-X/GBL +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts P5LD2-X/GBL ATX Power Connector Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 10....
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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/GBL
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL
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...) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. If you press the ATX power button. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything...
...) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. If you press the ATX power button. 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 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL
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 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL