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...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS... menu screen 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.1 BIOS... menu screen 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
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... load plate window to the left corner of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2 A 2- Press...
... load plate window to the left corner of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2 A 2- Press...
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...set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Refer to [RAID]. SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P5LD2 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND ® SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...intend to Standard IDE mode by default. See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the BIOS to the table below for details. •...
...set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Refer to [RAID]. SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P5LD2 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND ® SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...intend to Standard IDE mode by default. See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the BIOS to the table below for details. •...
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..., depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The... power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu...
..., depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The... power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu...
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... the motherboard support CD.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities ...allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS P5LD2 4- Insert a...
... the motherboard support CD.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. DOS environment a. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities ...allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS P5LD2 4- Insert a...
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...the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is your optical drive letter. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you can use as shown. 1. Copying ... This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4:...
...the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is your optical drive letter. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you can use as shown. 1. Copying ... This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4:...
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...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. See page 5-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup This utility is copied to manage, save...
...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. See page 5-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup This utility is copied to manage, save...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5LD2 4-
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5LD2 4-
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...down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the ...
...down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the ...
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... MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2 4-13 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.4 ...
... MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS P5LD2 4-13 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the... Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.4 ...
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... use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are for better OS compatibility. If you set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5LD2 4-17 If you want to use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you do not change the default setting for advanced users... hard disk drives to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Set to [Standard IDE]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel...
... use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are for better OS compatibility. If you set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5LD2 4-17 If you want to use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you do not change the default setting for advanced users... hard disk drives to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Set to [Standard IDE]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] ASUS P5LD2 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] ASUS P5LD2 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit...
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...you select this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. 4.7 Exit menu ...appears. Select one of the options from the legend bar to save the changes and exit. If you made changes to the Setup program. ASUS P5LD2 4-43 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to save the changes while exiting. An onboard backup battery sustains ...
...you select this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. 4.7 Exit menu ...appears. Select one of the options from the legend bar to save the changes and exit. If you made changes to the Setup program. ASUS P5LD2 4-43 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to save the changes while exiting. An onboard backup battery sustains ...
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Load Setup Defaults Allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to load the default values. Select to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.‑ 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Load Setup Defaults Allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to load the default values. Select to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.‑ 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...utilities that you can install to run the CD. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5LD2 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options... vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and ...
...utilities that you can install to run the CD. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5LD2 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options... vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and ...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on an item to your computer in Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN ...Refer to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to install. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on an item to your computer in Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN ...Refer to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to install. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
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...and sounds. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer so ...and removes computer viruses. Most user manual files are in Windows® environment. View the online help for detailed information. 5.2.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications. ASUS P5LD2 5- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer...
...and sounds. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer so ...and removes computer viruses. Most user manual files are in Windows® environment. View the online help for detailed information. 5.2.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications. ASUS P5LD2 5- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer...
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... click Next. 3. ASUS P5LD2 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the ...folder that came with the software application for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. View the online help or readme file that contains the image you wish to replace...
... click Next. 3. ASUS P5LD2 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the ...folder that came with the software application for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. View the online help or readme file that contains the image you wish to replace...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
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...64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button... diagnostics. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5LD2 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that ...
...64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button... diagnostics. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5LD2 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that ...