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  • Page 1 P5LD2-X/1333...
  • 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

    1.1. Welcome!..................1-1 1.2. Package.contents................1-1 1.3. Special.features................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter.2:.Hardware.information 2.1. Before.you.proceed..............2-1 2.2. Motherboard.overview..............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes ..............2-2 2.2.3...
  • Page 4 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 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2. Support.CD.information............... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ..........5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ..............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ..............5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ..........5-4 5.2.5 Other information ............5-4 5.3. ASUS.MyLogo™................5-6 Appendix:.CPU.features A.1. Enhanced.Intel.SpeedStep .Technology.(EIST)......A-1 ®...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety.information

    Safety information 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 8: About.this.guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS.websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional.documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: P5Ld2-X/1333 Specifications Summary

    ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Audio Supports S/PDIF out interface and Jack-detect Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/USB 1.1 ports PCIe 10/100Mb LAN ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash...
  • Page 11 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary 1.1. Welcome!..................1-1 1.2. Package.contents................1-1 1.3. Special.features................1-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Special.features

    Special features 1.3.1. Product.highlights Latest.processor.technology. The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel Prescott, Intel Smithfield, Intel Cedarmill, Intel ® ® ® ® Conroe, Intel Conroe L or Intel Presler processor in the 775-land package. The ®...

  • Page 17: High Definition Audio

    The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-27 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    Green.ASUS. The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 19: Asus Mylogo

    ASUS MyLogo™ The new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-6 for details. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 21 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 22 Chapter summary 2.1. Before.you.proceed..............2-1 2.2. Motherboard.overview..............2-2 2.3. Central.Processing.Unit.(CPU)............ 2-6 2.4. System.memory................2-13 2.5. Expansion.slots................2-18 2.6. Jumpers..................2-21 2.7. Connectors.................. 2-23 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 23: Before.you.proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5LD2-X/1333 Standby Powered Power P5LD2-X/1333.Onboard.LED ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Motherboard Layout

    Intel 945GC AUDIO RTM876-660-LF PCIEX1_1 Attansic PCIEX16 SB_PWR Super I/O PCI1 Intel ICH7 PCI2 P5LD2-X/1333 PCI3 SATA1 SATA2 ALC662 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell AAFP PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power SATA3 SATA4 BIOS PRI_IDE PS2_USBPW CLRTC CHASSIS FLOPPY USB56 USB78 F_PANEL ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4. Layout.contents Slots Page 1. PCIe x16 2-20 2. PCIe x 1 2-20 3. PCI 2-20 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPWR) 2-22 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23 Parallel port 2-23...
  • Page 27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-29 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 2-29 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-30 System power LED (2-pin PLED) Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 28: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 29 (B). Load.plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment.key into the CPU notch. Gold.triangle.mark ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...
  • Page 30 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 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Motherboard.hole Narrow.end.. Fastener of.the.groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...
  • Page 32 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 CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.CPU.Fan.Connector...

  • Page 33: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-11...
  • Page 34 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow.end.of.the.groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 35: System.memory

    If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 2GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-13...
  • Page 36 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 DIMM support Size Vendor Mode CL Brand Side(s) Component • • 25MB Kingston KVR533D2N/25 Elpida E511AB-5C-E • • 25MB Kingston KVR533D2N/25 Elpida E511AF-5C-E • • 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N/512 Hynix HY5PS521F-C N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • •...
  • Page 37 256MB Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-3C • • 512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • 512MB MDT 512MB 18D51280D-30648 • • MDT 1024MB DS 18D51200D-30646 • • MDT 1024MB DS 18D51280D-30646E • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-15...
  • Page 38 N/A KINGBOX DS EPD264082200-4 • • Side(s):.SS.-.Single-sided...DS.-.Double-sided...CL:.CAS.Latency DIMM.support: Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Supports.one.pair.of.modules.inserted.into.either.the.yellow.slots.or.the.black.slots.as. one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. 2-1 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips DDR2.DIMM.notch out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-1...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Interrupt Assignments

    — — — Onboard IDE port — — — — — — shared — Onboard HD Audio controller — — — shared — — — — Onboard LAN controller — shared — — — — — — ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-1...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    2.5.4. 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. 2.5.5. PCI.Express.x16.slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    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-X/1333 2-21...
  • Page 44 USB.device.wake-up.(3-pin.PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer from S1 mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB device. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 45: Connectors

    6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-23...

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port 2-channel -channel -channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
  • Page 47 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5LD2-X/1333.IDE.Connector Serial.ATA.connectors.(7-pin.SATA1.[red],.SATA2.[red],.SATA3.[black],. SATA4.[black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.SATA.Connectors ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-25...
  • Page 48 Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® ® Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.

  • Page 49: Front Panel Audio Connector

    These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.USB.2.0.Connectors The USB cable is not included in this product. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-2...
  • Page 50 CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.Fan.Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Chassis.intrusion.connector.(4-1.pin.CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
  • Page 51 Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts P5LD2-X/1333.ATX.Power.Connector 10.. Speaker.connector.(4-pin.SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER Speaker Out P5LD2-X/1333 P5LD2-X/1333.Speaker.Out.Connector ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 2-2...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector

    11.. System.panel.connector.(10-1.pin.F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN F_PANEL P5LD2-X/1333 HD LED RESET P5LD2-X/1333.System.Panel.Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 53 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time............3-1 3.2. Powering.off.the.computer............3-2 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 56: Powering.off.the.computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1. Using.the.OS.shut.down.function If you are using Windows 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Chapter summary 4.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........4-1 4.2. BIOS.setup.program..............4-11 4.3. Main.menu................... 4-14 4.4. Advanced.menu................4-18 4.5. Power.menu................. 4-27 4.6. Boot.menu................... 4-31 4.7. Exit.menu..................4-36 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 59: Managing.and.updating.your.bios

    ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 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.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 60: 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 Start, then select Run. d.
  • Page 61 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 62 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2XOC.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 63: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.3. 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 64 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 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. Chapter.4:.BIOS.setup...

  • Page 65: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    4.1.4. 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 66: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.5. 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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 67 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 68 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 69: Bios.setup.program

    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 ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS.P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help System Time [04:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] configure system time.

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    [English] For example, selecting Main shows the Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master...

  • Page 72: Main.menu

    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 “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [04:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...

  • Page 73: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS.P5LD2-X/1333 4-15...

  • Page 74: Ide Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5.

  • Page 75: System Information

    Select Screen Available : 512MB Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit AMI.BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System.Memory Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in use), and available system memory. ASUS.P5LD2-X/1333 4-17...

  • Page 76: Advanced.menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration Configure the USB support.
  • Page 77 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB.2.0.Controller.Mode.[HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS.EHCI.Hand-Off.[Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS.P5LD2-X/1333 4-19...

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enable or Disable Configure Advanced CPU settings Microcode Update Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Celeron(R)D CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB...

  • Page 79: Chipset

    SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to # Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -21...
  • Page 80 DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] Hyper.Path.3.[Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM.Throttling.Threshold.[Auto] Enable DRAM Throttling Thermal Throttling will make your system more stable.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial.Port1.Address.[3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel.Port.Address.[378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -23...
  • Page 82 Parallel.Port.Mode.[ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]...

  • Page 83: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette.Snooping.[Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -25...
  • Page 84 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. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] -2 Chapter : BIOS setup...

  • Page 85: Power.menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -2...

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]...
  • Page 87 When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -2...

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 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.

  • Page 89: Boot.menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [3M-ST380817AS] [ATAPI CD-ROM] or [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -31...

  • Page 90: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full.Screen.Logo.[Enabled] 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 MyLogo™ feature. Add.On.ROM.Display.Mode.[Force.BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On]...

  • Page 91: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -33...
  • Page 92 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. <Enter> to change Security Settings password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disable password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access]...
  • Page 93 Select this item to clear the user password. 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] ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -35...

  • Page 94: 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 95 When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select <OK> to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.- ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 -3...
  • Page 96 -3 Chapter : BIOS setup...

  • Page 97: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary 5.1. Installing.an.operating.system............ 5-1 5.2. Support.CD.information............... 5-1 5.3. ASUS.MyLogo™................5-6 ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 99: Installing.an.operating.system

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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. Running.the.support.CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 100: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS.InstALL.-.Drivers.Installation.Wizard Installs the ASUS InstALL - Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel.Chipset.Inf.Update.Program Installs the Intel Chipset Inf Update Program. Realtek.Audio.Driver Install the Realtek Audio Driver.

  • Page 101: Utilities Menu

    ASUS.Update. Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 102: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.4. ASUS.Contact.information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5. Other.information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 103 Browse.this.CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical.support.Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 104: Asus.mylogo

    ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ 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 MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.
  • Page 105 To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update utility” for details. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next.
  • Page 106 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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 107: Appendix:.cpu.features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 108 Chapter summary A.1. Enhanced.Intel.SpeedStep .Technology.(EIST)......A-1 ® A.2. Intel .Hyper-Threading.Technology..........A-2 ® ASUS P5LD2-X/1333...

  • Page 109: Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (Eist)

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

  • Page 110: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/ Office Desktop or Always On. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.

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