Asus P5LD2-X User Manual

MotherboardP5LD2-X

xP5LD2-X specications summary(continued on the next page)LGA775 socket for Intel® Prescott/Smitheld/Cedarmill/Conroe/Conroe L/Presler processorsSupp

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5LD2-X 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstALL - Instal

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ASUS P5LD2-X 5-5Browse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request F

5-6 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5.3 ASUS MyLogo™The AS

ASUS P5LD2-X 5-7To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update utility” for details. 2. Select O

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After as

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summaryAA.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ... A-1A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...

ASUS P5LD2-X A-1A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST. You can download the late

xiAzalia High Denition Analog Front Panel Audio connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x 4-pin internal speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EPS12V power connector1 x

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS P5LD2-X 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5LD2-X motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin su

ASUS P5LD2-X 1-3DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandw

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionGreen ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous S

ASUS P5LD2-X 1-5 ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot

iiE3131First Edition March 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, o

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5LD2-X2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensur

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layout18.3cm (7.2in)30.5cm (12in)P5LD2-XLGA775EATXPWRSATA1SATA3SATA2SATA4Intel ICH7Intel 945 familyPCI1PRI_IDEPCIEX

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. PCI-E x16 2-192. PCI-E x 1 2-193.

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-5Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. ICH7 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin P

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-9Fas tenerMot herboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Prescott/Smitheld/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler L

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connecto

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.The narrow end of the groove sh

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.T

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationQualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Size Vendor Mode CL Brand Side(s) Component A B DIMM supportDD

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-15 512MB Qimonda HYS64T32000HU-3S-A N/A Qimonda SS HYB18T5128000AF-3SSSS27416• • 512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000HU-3S-A N/A

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationSize Vendor Mode CL Brand Side(s) Component A B DIMM support 512MB GEIL GX21GB5300DC

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can caus

ivContents2.7 Connectors ... 2-232.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Standard Function0 System Timer1 Keyboard Controller2 Re-di

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5LD2-XP5LD2-X USB Device Wake Up3221PS2_USBPW+5V(Default)+5VSB2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW)This jumper

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationImportant notes on Serial ATA• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 be

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-276. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any o

vContents4.4.2 CPU Conguration ... 4-204.4.3 Chipset ...

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-299. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are des

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED ca

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS P5LD2-X 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-3The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-74.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of b

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Inter

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windo

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-114.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utili

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUse [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system time. Select Screen Select Item+

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-134.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-154.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-me

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupOnboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating syst

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-17IDE Detect Time Out [35]Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-19USB Function [Enabled]Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB ports in your system. Setting this item to [Disable] disables

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Microcod

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-21Advanced Chipset SettingsDRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the frequency of DDR memory module. Conguration options: [Auto] [400

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]Conguration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]DRAM Write Recovery Time

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-234.4.4 Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the high-denition audio CODEC. Con

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupParallel Port Address [378]Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [2

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-254.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Re

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Selec

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power bu

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-29RTC Alarm MinuteTo set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Congura

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [79.5ºC/175ºF]CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [4470RPM]CPU Q-Fan Control [Disa

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-314.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (P

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-33Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-35Clear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password.Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user passwo

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

ASUS P5LD2-X 4-37Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS P5LD2-XChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system .... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5LD2-X 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D