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... 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 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11...
... 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 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11...
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Contents 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 Chipset 4-21 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend ... 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 MyLogo 5-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.1.1 System requirements A-1 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-2 Using...
Contents 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 Chipset 4-21 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend ... 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 MyLogo 5-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.1.1 System requirements A-1 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-1 A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-2 Using...
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... introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the...Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
... introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the...Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...
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P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler processors Supports Intel® EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Front Side Bus Northbridge: Intel® MCH 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333(O.C)/1066/800...USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports LAN PCIe 10/100Mb LAN ASUS special features ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-fan ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS CPU multiplier BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS Special H/W write production, ...
P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler processors Supports Intel® EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Front Side Bus Northbridge: Intel® MCH 945GC Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333(O.C)/1066/800...USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports LAN PCIe 10/100Mb LAN ASUS special features ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-fan ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS CPU multiplier BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS Special H/W write production, ...
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P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor Azalia High Definition Analog Front Panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x 4-pin internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU.../Chassis fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 ...
P5LD2-X/1333 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor Azalia High Definition Analog Front Panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x 4-pin internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU.../Chassis fan connectors WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 ...
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Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard support Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or Intel® Presler processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz Front ...Side Bus (FSB). Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation ...
Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard support Intel® Prescott, Intel® Smithfield, Intel® Cedarmill, Intel® Conroe, Intel® Conroe L or Intel® Presler processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with 1333 (O.C)/1066/800/533 MHz Front ...Side Bus (FSB). Intel® 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation ...
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.... See page 4‑30 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to adjust the CPU multiplier to use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut ...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 4-7 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to overclocking, ...
.... See page 4‑30 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to adjust the CPU multiplier to use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut ...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 4-7 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CPU Lock Free This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to overclocking, ...
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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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...], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER... 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/1333 2- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
...], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER... 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/1333 2- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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...bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is 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 and the load...
...bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is 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 and the load...
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... in the direction of the socket. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
... in the direction of the socket. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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. 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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... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- 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 is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When...
... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2- 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 is closest to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When...
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2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. 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.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. 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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The narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
The narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Re-install the battery. 5. P5LD2-X/1333 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5LD2-X/1333.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3...., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-21
...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Re-install the battery. 5. P5LD2-X/1333 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5LD2-X/1333.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3...., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-21
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... from S3 and S4 modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB device. 2. P5LD2-X/1333 PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5LD2-X/1333.USB.Device.Wake.Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supplycapability (+5VSB...
... from S3 and S4 modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB device. 2. P5LD2-X/1333 PS2_USBPW 12 23 +5V (Default) P5LD2-X/1333.USB.Device.Wake.Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supplycapability (+5VSB...
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.... The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.Fan.Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...
.... The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.Fan.Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...