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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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... high-speed data retrieval and saves. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See pages 2-23 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium...
... high-speed data retrieval and saves. This high speed interface is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See pages 2-23 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium...
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ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 5-6 for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to convert your screen. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to 14x.
ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- See page 5-6 for a more flexibility when increasing external FSB. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to convert your screen. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 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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This is detached 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install ...
This is detached 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install ...
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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. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector...
... 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. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector...
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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- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the...
... 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- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the...
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... fan assembly such 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- 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...
... fan assembly such 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- 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...
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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 connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable 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.
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... a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The figure illustrates the location 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...
... a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The figure illustrates the location 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...
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To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a ...
To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a ...
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... slot 3 PCIe x 16 slot A B C D E F GH - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - Onboard IDE port - - - - - - PCIe x 1 slot 2 - - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - -
... slot 3 PCIe x 16 slot A B C D E F GH - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - Onboard IDE port - - - - - - PCIe x 1 slot 2 - - Onboard HD Audio controller - - - ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - -
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... move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21 Re-install the battery. 5. Remove the onboard battery. 3. For system failure...
... move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-21 Re-install the battery. 5. Remove the onboard battery. 3. For system failure...
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... allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port. Refer to the audio configuration...
... allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port. Refer to the audio configuration...
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...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 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to ... cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3.
...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 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 PRI_IDE PIN1 P5LD2-X/GBL NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to ... cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. P5LD2-X/GBL IDE Connector 3.
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...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 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... 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 supports up to a slot opening at the back of the ...
...ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. 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... 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 supports up to a slot opening at the back of the ...
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... plugs. ATX12V 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. The speaker allows...system warning speaker. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed 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
... plugs. ATX12V 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. The speaker allows...system warning speaker. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed 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
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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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... appear on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. If you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- Monitor b. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps...
... appear on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. If you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 3- Monitor b. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps...
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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