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...purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
...purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5LD2-X/GBL 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5LD2-X/GBL 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 ...
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P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® ...
P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® ...
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xi P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary ASUS special features Manageability Supported OS Support CD Accessories Form Factor ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Windows Vista/XP/2003 server/2000 server/2000 Drivers ASUS PC Probe ll ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield User manual ATX Form Factor, 12'' x 7.2'' (30.5cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5LD2-X/GBL specifications summary ASUS special features Manageability Supported OS Support CD Accessories Form Factor ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Windows Vista/XP/2003 server/2000 server/2000 Drivers ASUS PC Probe ll ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield User manual ATX Form Factor, 12'' x 7.2'' (30.5cm x 18.3cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your system ...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2‑25 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to external devices. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications...
... supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your system ...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 2‑25 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to external devices. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications...
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... motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting ... the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 4-7 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according...
... motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting ... the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 4-7 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according...
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... 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the... PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ...
... 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the... PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ...
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... cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable...modem, or other end to PIN 1. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY P5LD2-X/GBL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. P5LD2-X/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY...
... cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable...modem, or other end to PIN 1. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY P5LD2-X/GBL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. P5LD2-X/GBL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY...
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5. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 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 Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that...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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio...
5. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 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 Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that...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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio...
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... system. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. P5LD2-X/GBL SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/GBL Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-29 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 -compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of...
... system. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. P5LD2-X/GBL SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5LD2-X/GBL Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-29 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 -compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of...
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... the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to section "4.2.7 Pop-up window". 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-13...
... the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to section "4.2.7 Pop-up window". 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-13...
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... Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-15 These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE...
... Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-15 These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE...
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System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in this menu. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] ... Select Item +- Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. If you an overview of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting...
System Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in this menu. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-17 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] ... Select Item +- Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to any of the general system specifications. If you an overview of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting...
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When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices.
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... included in the RSDT pointer list. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you... APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
... included in the RSDT pointer list. 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you... APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
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... [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...parameter allows you to turn on . Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to make the selection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled...
... [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that...parameter allows you to turn on . Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to make the selection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [79.5ºC/175ºF]...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [79.5ºC/175ºF]...
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.