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  • Page 1 P5LD2-V...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features ..........1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Manuals menu ............5-5 5.2.6 Contact information ..........5-6 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-6 Software information ............5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............ 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 ..............5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations ..........5-12 RAID configurations ............5-17 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ......5-18 5.4.2...
  • Page 6 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-29 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 A.2.1 System requirements ..........A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ............

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5Ld2-V Specifications Summary

    L A N L A N L A N L A N L A N Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller Support ASUS AI NET2 Technology U S B U S B U S B U S B U S B Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
  • Page 12 O t h e r A S U S O t h e r A S U S ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 13 S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D Drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM Version) A c c e s s o r i e s...
  • Page 14 x i v x i v x i v x i v x i v...
  • Page 15 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 19 Dual display technology support (optional) The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of content on both VGA and LCD monitors for more workspace. See page 2-19 for details.
  • Page 20 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ® ALC882 High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel ® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio).

  • Page 21: Asus Ai Life Features

    ASUS Stack Cool2 ASUS Stack Cool2 ASUS Stack Cool2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating component by 20º C. The moootherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board(PCB) to dissipatte heat that criticcal components generate.
  • Page 22 ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 23 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumpers ................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-21 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 27: Asus Stack Cool 2

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 23cm (9in) PS/2KBMS FANPWR1 T: Mouse CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 LGA775 USB12 LAN_USB34 Top: Back surround L/R Intel Center: Side surround L/R Below: Bass Top:Line In...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 30 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 32 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 33 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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 35 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5LD2-V CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 37 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
  • Page 39 N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s...
  • Page 40 C C C C C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-677 MHz QVL. 2 - 1 6 2 - 1 6...

  • Page 41: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 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.

  • Page 42: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 43: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 44: Pci Slots

    2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 slot slot slot slot slot The PCI slots support cards such as a This motherboard supports PCI LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...

  • Page 45: Jumper

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )
  • Page 46 2 . 2 . F a n p o w e r ( 3 - p i n F A N P W R 1 ) F a n p o w e r ( 3 - p i n F A N P W R 1 ) F a n p o w e r ( 3 - p i n F A N P W R 1 ) F a n p o w e r ( 3 - p i n F A N P W R 1 ) F a n p o w e r ( 3 - p i n F A N P W R 1 )

  • Page 47: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 48 8 . 8 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

  • Page 49: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )
  • Page 50 3 . 3 . I C H 7 R P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I C H 7 R P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I C H 7 R P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ) I C H 7 R P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E )
  • Page 51 • These connectors are set to S t a n d a r d I D E S t a n d a r d I D E S t a n d a r d I D E S t a n d a r d I D E S t a n d a r d I D E mode by default.
  • Page 52 5 . 5 . O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D )
  • Page 53 7 . 7 . U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B p o r t c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 54 PWR_FAN PWR_FAN ® +12V Rotation P5LD2-V Fan connectors The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN2 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 55 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) 1 1 . 1 1 .

  • Page 56: System Panel Connector

    1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n P A N E L )
  • Page 57 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 60: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    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...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-33 Boot menu ................4-38 Exit menu ................4-43 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 63: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 64: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t, then select R u n...
  • Page 65 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 66 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2V.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 67: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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.
  • Page 68 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 69: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility 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>...

  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 72 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 73: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system time. Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]...

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] shows the Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 77: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 78: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 79 If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [Standard IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID]...

  • Page 80: System Information

    Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M The O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M...

  • Page 81: Advanced Menu

    A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N O S A I N O S intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 82 The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual].
  • Page 83 The following items also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set A I O v e r c l o c k i n g to [AI NOS].
  • Page 84 The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set A I O v e r c l o c k i n g to [Overclock Profile].

  • Page 85: Lan Cable Status

    4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Check LAN cable during POST.

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Enables USB host controllers.

  • Page 87: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency.
  • Page 88 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled]...

  • Page 89: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or disable DRAM timing. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Hyper Path 3 [Auto]...
  • Page 90 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA]...

  • Page 91: Onboard Devices Configuration

    PEG Link Mode [Auto] PEG Link Mode [Auto] PEG Link Mode [Auto] PEG Link Mode [Auto] PEG Link Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration.
  • Page 92 The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows ® LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the O n b o a r d O n b o a r d O n b o a r d O n b o a r d...

  • Page 93: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 94 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 95: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] used for System ACPI 2.0 Support...

  • Page 96: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...
  • Page 97 RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->...

  • Page 98: Hardware Monitor

    CPU/Chassis Q-FAN Control [Disabled] CPU/Chassis Q-FAN Control [Disabled] CPU/Chassis 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 C P U / C h a s s i s F a n P r o f i l e...
  • Page 99 CPU/Chassis Fan Profile [Optimal] CPU/Chassis Fan Profile [Optimal] CPU/Chassis Fan Profile [Optimal] CPU/Chassis Fan Profile [Optimal] CPU/Chassis Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate CPU/Chassis fan performance. When set to [Optimal], the CPU/Chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 101: Boot Settings Configuration

    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. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 102: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security 4.6.3...
  • Page 103 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 104 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 105: Exit Menu

    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. Exit Options Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 106 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 107 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 108 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-9 RAID configurations ............5-17 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-29 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 109: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 110: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects D r i v e r s installed devices.

  • Page 111: Makedisk Menu

    Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver ITE8211 IDE Driver Installs the ITE8211 IDE controller driver.

  • Page 112: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-8 for details.

  • Page 113: Manuals Menu

    Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer.

  • Page 114: Contact Information

    Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 115 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...
  • Page 116 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. 5 - 8 5 - 8 5 - 8 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 5 - 8...

  • Page 117: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the...
  • Page 118 R a t i o R a t i o When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 119: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 120: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
  • Page 121 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. E x i t E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 122 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek HD Audio S o u n d S o u n d Manager, click the S o u n d...
  • Page 123 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options: From the Realtek HD Audio A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O Manager, click the A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O A u d i o I / O tab.
  • Page 124 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. To start the 3D Audio Demo: From the Realtek HD Audio 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o Manager, click the 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o 3 D A u d i o...

  • Page 125: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 126: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 127 Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Intel Intel Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 128 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 129 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P :...
  • Page 130 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 131 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1 .
  • Page 132 Press <Enter> when the C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e item is highlighted.
  • Page 133 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 134 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2 .
  • Page 135 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3 .
  • Page 136 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows ®...
  • Page 138 The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ®...

  • Page 139: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 140 Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V...

  • Page 141: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 142: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...

  • Page 143: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
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