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... 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! 1.1 Welcome! 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...
... 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! 1.1 Welcome! 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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... existing PCI specifications. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/533/400 MHz to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces...
... existing PCI specifications. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667/533/400 MHz to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces...
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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 more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1-
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 more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 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/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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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/GBL ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came ...
This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/GBL ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/GBL Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came ...
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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- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 5. Internal connectors 1.
... 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- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 5. Internal connectors 1.
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... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb...
... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb...
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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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove 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. 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.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove 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. 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.
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...only a maximum of installed memory will display less than the total size 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, ... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The excess over 3GB of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit...
...only a maximum of installed memory will display less than the total size 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, ... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The excess over 3GB of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit...
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... keyed 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 unlock...
... keyed 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 unlock...
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... - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - PCIe x 1 slot 2 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - Onboard IDE port - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - Onboard LAN controller - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct...
... - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - - - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - PCIe x 1 slot 2 - - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - Onboard IDE port - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - Onboard LAN controller - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct...
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... such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 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 default values. Move the.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21
... such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 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 default values. Move the.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps ...
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps ...
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... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33... a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3. 2. 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...
... the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33... a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3. 2. 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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...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Connect the optional USB module cable to any of the system chassis. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97 compliant 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...Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB 2.0 Connectors The USB cable is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Connect the optional USB module cable to any of the system chassis. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97 compliant 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...Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5LD2-X/GBL USB 2.0 Connectors The USB cable is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
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... . • Use of 350 W is for a fullyconfigured system. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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 system beeps and warnings. ATX12V EATXPWR...
... . • Use of 350 W is for a fullyconfigured system. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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 system beeps and warnings. ATX12V EATXPWR...
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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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... time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor...
... time you press the ATX power button. Turn on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor...
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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