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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
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... are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have...
... are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have...
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xi P5LD2-VM DH specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, Intel Quick Resume Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO ...plugs) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5LD2-VM DH specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, Intel Quick Resume Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO ...plugs) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...like never before. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your PC into an entertainment center, allowing you to the BIOS screen on page 2-33. See pages 1-16 to install the Intel® Viiv™ Technology driver and software. Dual-core... low power consumption. Enabling Intel Viiv platform also requires: - ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 1-3 To enable Intel® Viiv™ Technology, make sure you can record, playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2 Refer to 8.5 GB/s. Intel® Pentium®...
...like never before. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your PC into an entertainment center, allowing you to the BIOS screen on page 2-33. See pages 1-16 to install the Intel® Viiv™ Technology driver and software. Dual-core... low power consumption. Enabling Intel Viiv platform also requires: - ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 1-3 To enable Intel® Viiv™ Technology, make sure you can record, playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2 Refer to 8.5 GB/s. Intel® Pentium®...
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...2-35. See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 1-5 See details on page 2-6. No need to use a DOS-based...overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need...
...2-35. See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 1-5 See details on page 2-6. No need to use a DOS-based...overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need...
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... e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. At the...boot disks for details on these utilities. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Select C...
... e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. At the...boot disks for details on these utilities. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Select C...
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.... Make sure that D: is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found ! error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to P 5 L D 2 V M . The EZ Flash...
.... Make sure that D: is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found ! error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to P 5 L D 2 V M . The EZ Flash...
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... for reference only. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to... Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS ...
... for reference only. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to... Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS ...
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.... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the...
.... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the...
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... is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
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.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete...
.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete...
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...Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-11 This section explains how to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or change the ...• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". The firmware hub on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the...
...Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-11 This section explains how to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or change the ...• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". The firmware hub on the system chassis. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the...
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...Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item is to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-23 This item appears only when ...you to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with CPU Lock Free feature. The default value of this item. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to adjust ...
...Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item is to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-23 This item appears only when ...you to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with CPU Lock Free feature. The default value of this item. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to adjust ...
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ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 2-8 for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. USB 2.0 Driver... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Make ITE8211 32/64 bit IDE Driver Disk Installs the IT8211...
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 2-8 for 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. USB 2.0 Driver... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the IT8211 IDE drivers. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Make ITE8211 32/64 bit IDE Driver Disk Installs the IT8211...
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Refer to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32...; Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add...: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file.
Refer to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32...; Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add...: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file.
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... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". error message appears if there is not found...
... long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". error message appears if there is not found...
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... completed. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Erasing flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-5 A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. All rights reserved.
... completed. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Erasing flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 2-5 A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. All rights reserved.