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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 the CPU heatsink and fan...
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 the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... sure about the voltage of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Check local regulations for ... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from ...
... sure about the voltage of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Check local regulations for ... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from ...
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... provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii 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 messages,...installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
... provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii 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 messages,...installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware...
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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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... ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- 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 motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard ... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- 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 motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard ... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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...65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). With the new Intel® ...™2 processor is the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or Intel...
...65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). With the new Intel® ...™2 processor is the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or Intel...
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...with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. PCI Express features point‑to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers ...for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-20 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA ...
...with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-13 for details. See page 2‑25 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. PCI Express features point‑to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers ...for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-20 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to10.6 GB/s. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA ...
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... on USB 1.1 to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 4-7 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores...
... on USB 1.1 to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 4-7 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 ATX power supply is...
... to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 ATX power supply is...
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... sure to the rear part of the chassis P5LD2-X/GBL 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to...
... sure to the rear part of the chassis P5LD2-X/GBL 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to...
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..., or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see...
..., or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see...
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
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...Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable...Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ...
...Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable...Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ...
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B A A A B B B A 3. 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 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
B A A A B B B A 3. 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 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess ... problem; The system maps 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 ...• Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for details. • If you install only a maximum of ...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess ... problem; The system maps 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 ...• Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for details. • If you install only a maximum of ...