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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Notices vi Safety information ...vii About this guide ...viii Typography ... ix P5LD2-FM/DH/VP specifications summary... x Product introduction Welcome! ... 2 Special features ... 2 1.2.1 Product highlights ... 2 Before you proceed ... 5 Motherboard overview ... 6 1.4.1 Placement direction ...
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Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 6 BIOS setup program ... 7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 8 2.2.2 Menu bar ... 8 2.2.3...
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Contents 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor...26 Boot menu ...28 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ...28 2.6.3 Security ...30 Exit menu ...32...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety information Elec trical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Produc t introduc tion This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
1 x Serial port connector (COM port) 8-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, Qfan1, Special H/W write protection (continued on the next page) D Processors ®...
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P5LD2-FM/DH/VP specifications summary ASUS Qfan1 Special features ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Industr y standard Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Internal...
Thank you for buying an ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
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Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP...
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8- channel high definition audio The onboard Realtek ALC888 8-channel high-definition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/ ® 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking functions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the AT X power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP...
Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
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The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Load plate Alignment key Gold triangle mark PnP Cap This side of the cam...
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Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.
CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Pentium 4 processor, the package ® ® -certified ®...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 1-13...
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Narrow end of the groove Chapter 1: Produc t introduc tion...
1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1-15...
1.6.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP DDR2 DIMM notch 1-17...
1.7 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP — — —...
1.7.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.7.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card.
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS...
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USB device wake -up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices, Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode) The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
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Replace the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. Reboot your computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP BIOS Recovery Password Sk ip P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Password Skip ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP BIOS_R Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) BIOS_S=Password_S Normal...
1.9 Connectors 1.9.1 Rear panel connec tors Serial connec tor. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. IEEE 1394 por t. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/vidoe, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. LAN (RJ-45) por t. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 4-channel 6-channel Line In...
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Primar y IDE connec tor (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Fan Connectors ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP SATA4 SATA3 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ®...
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Digital Audio connec tor (3-pin SPDIF_OUT ) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
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• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP ATX Power Connectors ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP ATX12V +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +12V DC...
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Optical drive audio connec tor (4-pin AUX) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP AUX Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.
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HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Analog Front Panel Connector It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP IE1394_2 onnect ors AAFP Azalia Legacy AC’97...
12. System panel connec tor (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5LD2-FM/DH/VP System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • Power/Soft- off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW ) This connector is for the system power button.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP...
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
2..2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
2..3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2FMDH.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ... done Erasing flash ... done Writing flash ... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP...
2..4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the Fujitsu Siemens Computers website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 IDE Configuration System Information Sub -menu items 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings...
Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 2.2. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]...
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...
When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
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S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detec t Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 2-13...
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0019 Build Date : 02/14/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count System Memory Total...
USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard, 1 Hub USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit [Enabled] [Auto]...
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USB Func tion [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legac y USB Suppor t [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. M icrocode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Func tion [Enabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latenc y Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP [Yes] [64] [Yes] [Disabled]...
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Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [ Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the...
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP [Yes] Configure CPU. [S3 only]...
2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power Button Mode [On/O ff ] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed.
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When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 2-25...
N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q -Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.
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(RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored][N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 2-27...
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 2-28 Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while [Enabled] booting.
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When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 2-29...
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password...
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP [Full Access] [Setup] 2-31...
Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 2-33...