Asus P5LD2 User Manual

P5LD2

Motherboard

E2101E2101

E2101

E2101E2101

Revised edition V2Revised edition V2

Revised edition V2

Revised edition V2Revised edition V2 May 2005May 2005

May 2005

May 2005May 2005

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

P5LD2 specifications summary ............................................................ x

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

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 ASUS AI Proactive features .................................... 1-5

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

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 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.5 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 2-9

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

Hardware informationHardware information

Hardware information

Hardware informationHardware information

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 2-11

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-13

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-18

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-21

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-23

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Contents

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 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

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

Powering upPowering up

Powering up

Powering upPowering up

BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setup

BIOS setupBIOS setup

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-15

4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16

4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-18

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-19

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 4-24

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-25

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4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-27

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-29

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-31

Contents

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-33

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-33

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-33

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-39

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-40

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-43

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

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 Makedisk menu ....................................................... 5-3

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 Contact information ............................................... 5-6

5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-11

5.3.3 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-12

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-17

5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................. 5-18

5.4.2 Intel

Software supportSoftware support

Software support

Software supportSoftware support

RAID configurations ....................................5-18

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-29

Appendix:Appendix:

Appendix:

Appendix:Appendix:

A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-2

A.3 Intel

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ............................... A-3

CPU featuresCPU features

CPU features

CPU featuresCPU features

Technology (EIST) .................... A-1

Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3

Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

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Appendix: CPU features

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard

supports.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions 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: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

format a:

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P5LD2 specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A

and the latest Intel® Smithfield dual-core processor Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

Northbridge: Intel

945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R

1066/800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

DDR2-667/DDR2-533/DDR2-400 MHz memory modules Up to 4 GB system memory

1 x PCI Express x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots

ICH7R South Bridge supports:

Intel

- 2 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 hard disk drives

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

ITE 8211F IDE controller supports:

- 4 x Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

High Definition Audio (HD Audio)

Intel ALC882 7.1-channel audio CODEC Coaxial S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

Marvell

88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program

ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fixed PCI Express/PCI/SATA frequencies

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OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures (continuation)(continuation)

(continuation)

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Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

Precision Tweaker supports:

• 8-step DRAM voltage control

• Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.0125 V increment

• Adjustable PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

• Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment

ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo

4 Mb FLASH ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial port (COM1) 8-channel audio ports

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ICH7R Primary IDE connector 2 x ITE IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 2 x USB port connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI port connector CPU, chassis (x2), and power fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 4-pin) System panel connector

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 23 cm)

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Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft® DirectX Anti-Virus Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screensaver

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

P5 P5

D2D2

motherboard!motherboard!

motherboard!

D2D2

motherboard!motherboard!

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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P5LD2 motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module

I/O modulesI/O modules

CablesCables

Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra ATA/133 cable 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

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® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix for details.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

®®

EM64T EM64T

EM64T

EM64T EM64T

EM64T feature allows your

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 4-26 and the Appendix for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The Intel® 945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7R I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel memory, and PCI Express interfaces.

The Intel controller hub that provides the interface for the storage, I/O, PCI Express, and 8-channel high definition audio interfaces.

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to

10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-13 to 2-15 for details.

945P chipset 945P chipset

945P chipset

945P chipset 945P chipset

ICH7R Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-27 for details.

Onboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID solution

Onboard RAID solution

Onboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID solution

The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration for four SATA connectors and supports the Intel

Matrix Storage

Technology. See pages 2-27 and 5-18 for details.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-20 for details.

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). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The Realtek

ALC882 CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See pages 2-23, 2-24, and 5-12 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the coaxial and optical S/PDIF Out ports on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 for details.

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USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

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 2-29 for details.

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth. See pages 2-23, and 5-11 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond 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 page 4-36 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

AI Quiet AI Quiet

AI Quiet

AI Quiet AI Quiet

The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page 4-37 for details.

WiFi-TV Card (optional) WiFi-TV Card (optional)

WiFi-TV Card (optional)

WiFi-TV Card (optional) WiFi-TV Card (optional)

The ASUS WiFi-TV card complies with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard for wireless LAN and allows data transmission of up to 54 Mbps. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. You can share photos, videos, and MP3 files with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires.

The ASUS WiFi-TV card also offers digital TV (for DVB-T only) connection, which presents higher TV resolution and more functions compared to the traditional analog TV standard. This multi-functional card also supports FM radio.

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ASUS AI Life features

ASUS AI Life featuresASUS AI Life features

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AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-22 for details.

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 4-23 and 5-11 for details.

Fanless DesignFanless Design

Fanless Design

Fanless DesignFanless Design

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.

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Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker

Precision Tweaker

Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker

This feature allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-20 to 4-21 for details.

PEG Link ModePEG Link Mode

PEG Link Mode

PEG Link ModePEG Link Mode

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance by allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. See page 4-28 for details.

ASUS Hyper Path 3 ASUS Hyper Path 3

ASUS Hyper Path 3

ASUS Hyper Path 3 ASUS Hyper Path 3

This feature significantly shortens latency time during data transfers, allowing users to experience the real power of their computers. See page 4-28 for details.

CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free

CPU Lock Free

CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free

This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 4-25 for details.

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan technology 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 MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details.

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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.

information

Hardware

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 ................................................................... 2-16

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21

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2.1 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.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is 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.

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Standby

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Powered

Off

P5LD2 Onboard LED

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2.2 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.

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

23cm (9in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

COM1

USB12

LAN_USB34

Top:

Back surround L/R

Center:

Side surround L/R

Below:

Bass

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

Marvell

88E8053

PARALLEL PORT

KBPWR

USBPW34 USBPW12

ATX12V

PCIEX1_1

LGA775

PCIEX16

Intel

945P

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

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EATXPWR

30.5cm (12.0in)

ALC882

AAFP

LPC I/O

Winbond

W83627EHF

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

FLOPPY

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

Intel FWH

4Mbit

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB56

USBPW56 USBPW78

ITE

8211F

SB_PWR

Intel

ICH7R

SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE

SATA1

GAMEUSB78

PRI_IDE

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2

CHA_FAN1

CLRTC

CHASSIS

PANEL

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Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

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1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13

2. PCI slots 2-20

3. PCI Express slot 2-20

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

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1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21

2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, 2-22 USBPW56, USBPW78)

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-22

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23

2. Parallel port 2-23

3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-23

4. Side Speaker Out port (black) 2-23

5. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 2-23

6. Line In port (light blue) 2-23

7. Line Out port (lime) 2-23

8. Microphone port (pink) 2-24

9. Rear Speaker Out (gray) 2-24

10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-24

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-24

12. Serial port (COM1) 2-24

13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-24

14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-24

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-24

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25

2. ITE IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red], SEC_EIDE [red]) 2-25

3. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-26

4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], 2-27 SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-28

6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-28

7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-29

8. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-29

9. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 2-30 3-pin CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, PWR_FAN)

10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-30

11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-31

12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) 2-32 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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.

•

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.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tabRetention tab

Retention tab

Retention tabRetention tab

PnP capPnP cap

PnP cap

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

Load leverLoad lever

PnP capPnP cap

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

This side of theThis side of the

This side of the

This side of theThis side of the socket box shouldsocket box should

socket box should

socket box shouldsocket box should face you.face you.

face you.

face you.face you.

5. 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 into the CPU notch.

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Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

Load plateLoad plate

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Alignment keyAlignment key

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

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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!

6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

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