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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5LD2-X/1333 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/1333 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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...Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...
...Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...
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... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
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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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... 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/1333 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield...
... 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/1333 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 motherboard 1 x FDD cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 100/66 cable I/O shield...
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... energy efficient CPU in the 775-land package. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Prescott...
... energy efficient CPU in the 775-land package. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Prescott...
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...details. See pages 2-23 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA...page 2‑25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to ...
...details. See pages 2-23 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the Serial ATA (SATA...page 2‑25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to external devices. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to ...
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...feature of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. No need to 14x. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in... recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to buy...
...feature of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. No need to 14x. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in... recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to buy...
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See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 1- ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
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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/1333
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/1333
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...avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and ...the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-
...avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and ...the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 ON Standby Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-
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... 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 it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5LD2-X/1333 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do...
... 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 it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5LD2-X/1333 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... 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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting ... 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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover...
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe...
... Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Fan.Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Fan.Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.