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...Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-...4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-4 5.3 ASUS MyLogo2 5-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel ...
...Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-27 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-...4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-4 5.3 ASUS MyLogo2 5-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel ...
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... and software products. 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, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU... documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
... and software products. 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, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU... documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
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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® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D Processors Support next generation 45nm dual-core CPU Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support... Front panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector 4-pin internal Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports CPU / Chassis FAN connectors CD audio in connector 24-pin EPS12V...
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® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 / Celeron® / Celeron® D Processors Support next generation 45nm dual-core CPU Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support... Front panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector 4-pin internal Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports CPU / Chassis FAN connectors CD audio in connector 24-pin EPS12V...
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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. xi
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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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... CDs Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! 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 or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard! ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- Thank you...
... CDs Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! 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 or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X/GBL motherboard! ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- Thank you...
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...Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to work. The motherboard supports the processors with copper interconnect. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or ...
...Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to work. The motherboard supports the processors with copper interconnect. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or ...
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... peak bandwidths of your computer into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and ... data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with digital connectivity to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds...
... peak bandwidths of your computer into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and ... data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with digital connectivity to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 1- 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... system devices. • We recommend that you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; The figure illustrates the location of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit version operating...memory space for details. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The excess over 3GB of physical memory installed. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two ...
... system devices. • We recommend that you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; The figure illustrates the location of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit version operating...memory space for details. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The excess over 3GB of physical memory installed. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two ...
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...slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL... SS T2D648MT-6 DS T2D648PT-6 SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS NT5TU64M8AE-3C SS EPD264082200-4 DS EPD264082200-4 DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 DIMM support A* B* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
...slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL... SS T2D648MT-6 DS T2D648PT-6 SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS NT5TU64M8AE-3C SS EPD264082200-4 DS EPD264082200-4 DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 DIMM support A* B* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips 1 .... • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips 1 .... • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM.
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... need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until...
... need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until...
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...Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. 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 Express x1 slot. 2-...
...Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. 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 Express x1 slot. 2-...
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...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 up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Connect the ... 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 either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
...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 up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 2-27 Connect the ... 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 either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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... the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 8. Connect the fan cables to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis...
... the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2-X/GBL P5LD2-X/GBL Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 8. Connect the fan cables to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis...
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... button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5LD2-X/GBL +HDLED RESET P5LD2-X/GBL System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
... button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5LD2-X/GBL +HDLED RESET P5LD2-X/GBL System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
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... in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk...
... in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk...
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....exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the ...to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2XGB.rom ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- 1. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at...
....exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the ...to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2XGB.rom ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- 1. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at...
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... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains ... the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- The ...
... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains ... the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5LD2-X/GBL 4- The ...