Asus P5LD2-DH, P5LD2-VP, P5LD2-FM User Manual

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

Motherboard

E29 3 4

Fi rs t Ed i ti o n Nov. 20 0 6

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

Contents

Notices vi

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

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

Typography ....................................................................................................................................... ix

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP specications summary............................................................................. x

Product introduction 1

1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................................................................2

1.2 Special features ................................................................................................................

1.2.1 Product highlights ......................................................................................

1.3 Before you proceed ........................................................................................................

1.4 Motherboard overview .................................................................................................

1.4.1 Placement direction ...................................................................................

1.4.2 Screw holes ...................................................................................................

1.4.3 Motherboard layout ...................................................................................

1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................................................................................

1.5.1 Installling the CPU ......................................................................................

1.5.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................................................

1.5.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................................

1.6 System memory .............................................................................................................

1.6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................

1.6.2 Memory congurations ..........................................................................

1.6.3 Installing a

1.6.4 Removing a

1.7 Expansion slots ...............................................................................................................

1.7.1 Installing an expansion card .................................................................

1.7.2 Conguring an

1.7.3 Interrupt assignments .............................................................................

1.7.4 PCI slots

1.7.5 PCI Express x16 .........................................................................................

1.7.6 PCI Express x1 ............................................................................................

1.8 Jumpers ............................................................................................................................

1.9 Connectors ......................................................................................................................

1.9.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................................................

1.9.2 Internal connectors ..................................................................................

DIMM ......................................................................................17

DIMM ....................................................................................17

expansion card ............................................................18

.........................................................................................................20

iii

Contents

BIOS setup 1

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................................... 2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ............................................................

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..................................................................................

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility .............................................................................................

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility .................................................................

2.2 BIOS setup program .......................................................................................................

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................................................

2.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................................................

2.2.3 Navigation keys ...........................................................................................

2.2.4 Menu items

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ..........................................................................................

2.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................................................

2.2.7 Pop-up window ...........................................................................................

2.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................................................

2.2.9 General help ..................................................................................................

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................................................................

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ........................................................................

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..............................................................

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] ................................................................

2.3.4 Primary and SATA IDE Master/Slave ...................................................

2.3.5

2.3.6 System Information ..................................................................................

2.4 Advanced menu

2.4.1 USB Conguration ....................................................................................

2.4.3 CPU Conguration ....................................................................................

2.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................................................

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ..........................................................

2.4.6 PCI PnP ..........................................................................................................

2.5 Power menu ....................................................................................................................

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S3 only] .........................................................................

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] .............................................................................

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................................................

2.5.4 APM Conguration ...................................................................................

IDE Conguration ......................................................................................12

.................................................................................................... 9

.............................................................................................................15

Contents

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor.....................................................................................26

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................................................................

2.6.1 Boot Settings Conguration .................................................................

2.6.3 Security .........................................................................................................

2.7 Exit menu .........................................................................................................................

Notices

Fed e ra l Co mm u ni c at i on s C o mm is s io n S tat e me nt

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.

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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

•

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 modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Ca n ad i an De pa r tmen t o f C omm uni cat io n s S ta t em e nt

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 c la s s B d i gi t al ap p a ra t us c om p li e s w it h C a n ad i an ICE S -0 0 3 .

Safety information

El e ct ri ca l s a fe t y

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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.

•

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

Op e ra tio n s afe t y

•

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

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

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

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

vii

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

Ho w t h is gu id e i s o r ga n iz e d

This manual contains the following parts:

• Cha p t er 1 : P r o du c t in t rod u ct io n

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also 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.

• Cha p t er 2 : B IO S s e tu p

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

viii

Con v en t io n s u se d i n t hi s g ui d e

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

DANG E R /WA RN IN G: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTI O N : Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMP O R TAN T: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bol d te xt Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key

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

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

key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5LD2FMDH.ROM

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP specications summary

CPU

Chipset

Fr on t Si d e B u s

Memor y

Expansion slots

Storage

Audio

LAN

USB

Rear panel

BIOS feat ur es

LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo /Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 /Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 65nm processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST ), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel® 945P Southbridge: Intel® ICH7DH

1066/800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbuerred non-ECC 667/533 MHz DDR2 DIMMs

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots

Intel® ICH7DH SouthBridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33

- 4 x Serial ATA 300Gb/s ports ITE IDE controller supports:

- 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33

Realtek® ALC888 8-channel Azalia CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Sensing Technology support

Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

1 x IEEE1394 connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x SPDIF Out port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port connector (COM port) 8-channel high-denition audio I/O ports

4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, Qfan1, Special H/W write protection

(continued on the next page)

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP specications summary

Special feat ur es

Industr y s t a n d a rd

Manageability

Internal connectors

Po we r Requirement

Fo rm Factor

*Specications are subject to change without notice

ASUS Qfan1 ASUS EZ Flash

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME

2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel high-denition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector

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

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in

xii

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

Product

introduction

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-1

1.1 Welcome!

Than k yo u fo r bu y in g a n A S US® P5 L D 2- F M / DH / VP mo t he r bo a rd !

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 Special features

1. 2 .1 Pro d uc t hi g hl i gh ts

Lat e st pr o ce s so r t ec h no l og y

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Pentium® D 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 06/05B/05A processors. See page 1-8 for details.

In t e l® D u a l- Co r e Te ch n ol o gy C P U su p po r t

The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. See page 1-8 for details.

PCG

1-2 C ha pt er 1 : Product introduction

DD R 2 m em o ry s u pp o rt

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) 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.

PC I Ex pr e ss ™ i n te r face

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 specications. See page 1-20 for details.

64 - b it C P U s up po r t

The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications.

Se r ia l ATA t ec h no l og y

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7DH chipset. The SATA specication allows for thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.

Te m pe r at u re , fa n, an d v o lt ag e m on i to r in g

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 pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-3

8- c ha nn e l h ig h d ef in i ti o n au d io

The onboard Realtek® ALC888 8-channel high-denition audio CODEC provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking functions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

S/ P D IF d i gi t al s o un d r e ad y

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details.

Te m pe r at u re , fa n, an d v o lt ag e m on i to r in g

1-4 C ha pt er 1 : Product introduction

1.3 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 y ou i ns t a l l o r remove any c om po ne nt, ensure

• that the AT X power supply is switched off or the powe r cord is detached fro m th e po wer supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-5

1.4 Motherboard overview

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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.

1. 4 .1 Pl a ce m en t d i rec ti on

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.

1. 4 .2 Sc r ew ho le s

Place eight (8) 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 towards the rear of the chassis

1-6 C ha pt er 1 : Product introduction

1. 4 .3 Mo t he rb o ar d l ayo u t

Below: Center/Subwoofer

Center: Side Speaker Out

Top:RearSpeaker Out

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

TX12V

FLOPPY

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

F_PANEL1

USB56IE1394_2 USB78

PCI1

AAFP

Intel

945P

Intel

ICH7DH

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

PRI_IDE

EATXPWR

PCI2

LGA775

Below:Mic In

Center:Line Out

Top:LineIn

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2

SATA1

ALC888

VIA

6308S

Intel 82573L

Phy

PLED1

CLRTC1

BIOS_R BIOS_C

USBPW56 USBPW78

USBPW34

COM1

SPDIF_O2

LAN_USB34

F_USB12

24.5cm (9.6in)

BUZZ

BIOS Flash ROM

AUX

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-7

1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP CPU Socket 775

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

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

•

Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• 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 pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1. 5 .1 In sta lll in g t h e CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

1-8 C ha pt er 1 : Product introduction

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

Ret en ti on t ab

Lo ad l ev er

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 forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

Pn P Ca p

Th is s id e of t he c am box s ho ul d face y ou .

Lo ad p la te

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 t into the CPU notch.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-9

Ali gn me nt k ey

Gol d tr ia ng le m ark

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

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

1-10 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1. 5 .2 In sta lll in g t h e CPU h e at s in k a n d fa n

The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

• When you buy a boxed Intel includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Pentium® 4 processor, the package

Fa st en er

Mot he rb oa rd h ole

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-11

2. Push down two fasteners at

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP CPU Fan Connector

a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

1-12 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1. 5 .3 Un i ns ta l li n g t he C P U h ea t si n k and f a n

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-13

4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.

Nar ro w en d of th e gr oo ve

The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

1-14 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1.6 System memory

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

1. 6 .1 Ov e rvi e w

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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched dierently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1

Channel B DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2

1. 6 .2 Me m or y co nfi gur ati ons

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• For dual-channel conguration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2).

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualied Vendors List on the next page for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-15

1. 6 .3 In sta lli ng a D IM M

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

DDR 2 DI MM n ot ch

Unl oc ke d re taini ng c li p

1-16 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1. 6 .4 Re m ov ing a DI M M

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DDR 2 DI MM n ot ch

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-17

1.7 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1. 7 .1 In sta lli ng an ex pan sio n c ard

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1. 7 .2 Con fi g ur i ng a n e x pa n si o n ca r d

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1-18 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1. 7 .3 In t er ru p t a ss ign men ts

Sta n da r d i nt e rr up t a ss i gn m en t s

IRQ Standard Function

0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IR Q as si g nm e nt s f o r th i s m ot he r bo ar d

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 — — — — — shared — — PCI slot 2 — — — — — — shared — PCI Express x16 slot shared — — — — — — — PCI Express x1 slot shared — — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — shared — — — Onboard USB controller 2 — shared — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 3 — — shared — — — — — Onboard USB controller 4 — — — shared — — — — Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — shared — — — Onboard IDE port — — — shared — — — — Onboard HD audio — — — shared — — — — Onboard LAN — shared — — — — — —

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-19

1. 7 .4 PC I s lo t s

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1. 7 .5 PC I E xp r ess x1 6

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The gure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

1. 7 .6 PC I E xp r ess x1

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. The gure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

1-20 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

1.8 Jumpers

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

1 2 2 3

1. C l ea r R TC R A M ( C L RTC )

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-21

2. U S B d ev i ce w ak e -u p (3 - pi n U S BP W 12 , U S BP W 34 , U S BP W 5 6,

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP USB Device Wake-Up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW56 USBPW78

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

(Defaul

+5VSB

USBPW34

USBPW12

USB P W 78 )

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices, Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode)

The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.

The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

1-22 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

3. B I OS Re c ove r y (3 - pi n R E COV E R Y 1)

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP BIOS Recovery

BIOS_R

Normal BIOS Recovery

(Default)

1 2 2 3

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Password Skip

BIOS_S=Password_S

Normal Password Skip

(Default)

1 2

2 3

This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a oppy disk

in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.

3. Insert a oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le.

4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

5. The system searches for the BIOS le in the oppy then reashes the BIOS.

6. When nished, shut down your computer.

7. Replace the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2.

8. Reboot your computer.

9. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

4. Pa s s wo r d Sk ip

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-23

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

1.9 Connectors

4 5

1. 9 .1 Re a r pa n el co nne ct o rs

1. S er ia l c on n ec to r. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.

IEE E 13 9 4 p or t. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed

2. connectivity for audio/vidoe, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

LAN ( RJ - 45 ) p o rt . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local

3. Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LA N po rt L ED in d ic at i on s

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No Link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

4. C en t er / S ub w o ofe r p o r t (o ra n ge ) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

Rea r Sp e ak e r O ut po r t (b la c k) . This port connects the rear

5. speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

Lin e In p o rt ( li g ht b lu e ). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD

6. player, or other audio sources.

Lin e Ou t p o rt ( li m e) . This port connects a headphone or a

7. speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out

Mi c r o ph o ne po r t (p in k ). This port connects a microphone.

Sid e Sp e ak e r O ut po r t (g r ay ) . This port connects the side

9. speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration.

1-24 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Floppy Disk Drive Connector

PIN 1

FLOPPY

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audi o 2, 4, 6, or 8- ch a nn e l c o nf i gu r at i o n

Port 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel (Headset)

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange — - Center /Subwoofer Center /Subwoofer

Black — Rear speaker Out Rear speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray — — - Side speaker out

10. US B 2 .0 po r ts 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

USB 2 .0 po r ts 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

11. available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

SPD I F p o rt . This port connectors an external audio output device via a S/PDIF

12. cable.

1. 9 .2 In t er na l c o nn e ct or s

1. Fl o pp y di s k d ri v e c o n ne c to r ( 34 - 1 p in FLOPPY )

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-25

2. Pr i ma r y ID E c o nn e ct or (4 0 -1 pi n P R I _I D E)

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP PRI_IDE Connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

PIN1

These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must congure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

1-26 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

3. S er i al ATA conn e ct o rs

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP SATA Connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA4 SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA3 SATA1

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Fan Connectors

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

(7- p i n S ATA1, S ATA2, S ATA3, S ATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA.

4. C P U a nd Ch a ss i s f an co n n ec to r s (4- p i n C PU _ FAN , 3- p in CH A _FA N)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insucient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-27

5. D i gi t a l A u di o c o nn e ct o r ( 3- p in SP D IF _ OU T )

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Digital Audio Connector

+5V SIG GND

SPDIF_O1

P5LD2-FM/DH\VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP PLED Connector

PLED

PLED+

PLED-

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

6. Powe r LE D c o nn e ct o r ( 3- p in PL E D)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power

LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

1-28 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

7. AT X po we r co n ne c to r s

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP ATX Power Connectors

EATXPWR

ATX12V

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground Ground

PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

GND

+12V DC

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

(24 - p in EAT XP WR a nd 4- p in AT X12V )

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;

otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-29

8. O p ti c al dr i ve a ud i o c on n e ct or (4 - pi n AUX )

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP AUX Audio Connector

AUX

(White)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP USB 2.0 Connectors

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive.

Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.

9. U S B c o nn e ct or s ( 1 0- 1 p i n U SB 5 6 , U SB 7 8)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

1-30 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

10. IEE E 13 9 4 p or t co n n ec to r ( 1 0- 1 p i n I E 13 9 4_ 2 )

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP Analog Front Panel Connector

AAFP

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

Azalia

compliant definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 R

PRESENCE#

GND

BLINE_OUT_L

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

BLINE_OUT_R

MICPWR

+5VA

AGND

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP IEEE 1394a Connectors

IE1394_2

GND

+12V

TPB1-

GND

TPA1-

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

This connector is for IEEE 1394 ports. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 port connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

11. Fr on t p an e l a ud i o c o nn e ct or (1 0 -1 pi n A A FP )

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.

It is recommended that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 1-31

12. Syste m pa n el co n n ec to r ( 1 0- 1 p i n F _PA NE L )

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP System Panel Connector

Requires an ATX power supply.

PWR_LED-

PWRLED

PWR_LED+

F_PANEL

PWRGround

GNDReset

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

RESETIDELED

PWRSW

P5LD2-FM/DH/VP

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.

•

Power/S o ft - of f bu t to n (B l ac k 2 - pi n P W RS W ) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Syste m Power L ED co n ne c to r ( 2 -p i n P LE D )

•

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power

LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Res e t b u tt o n ( Bl u e 2 -p i n R E SE T) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning o the system power.

•

Hard d is k d r iv e ac ti v it y ( Re d 2 - pi n I D EL E D) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

1-32 Chapter 1: Pr od uc t in troduc t i o n

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

BIOS setup

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-1

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

ASU S AF U DO S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.)

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk during POST.)

ASU S Cr a s hFre e BI O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy

3. disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

ASU S Up d at e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

2. 1 .1 Cre ati ng a b oo t ab le fl o ppy d i sk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type

format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click

e. Select

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Sta r t from the Windows® desktop, then select My

Comp u t er.

Fi le from the menu, then select For m at . A For m at 3 1 / 2

Flopp y Di s k window appears.

Creat e an MS - DO S s t ar tu p d is k from the format

options eld, then click Star t.

2. 1 .2 AS U S EZ Fla s h ut i li ty

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens Computers website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard and rename the same to P5L D 2 FMD H . RO M.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk, then restart the system.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for oppy...

4. Insert the oppy disk that contains the BIOS le to the oppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5LD2FMDH.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

• Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no oppy disk in the drive. A “P5LD2FMDH.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS le is not found in the oppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS le to P5LD2FMDH.ROM.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-3

2. 1 .3 AF U DO S u ti l it y

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Cop y i ng t h e cu r re n t B IO S

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Mai n fi le na me

Exte ns io n na me

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading ash ..... done

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Up d a ti n g th e B IO S f i le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens Computers website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS lename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5LD2FMDH.ROM

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

Reading le ..... done

Erasing ash .... done

Writing ash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

Reading le ..... done

Erasing ash .... done

Writing ash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Verifying ash .. done

A:\>

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-5

2. 1 .4 AS U S Cra shFr e e BI O S 2 u ti l it y

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk to P5LD2FM.ROM.

Re c o ve r in g t he BI O S fr o m a f lo p py di s k

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS

le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5LD2FM.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to congure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the rmware hub.

The rmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system o and then back on. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the L oa d Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the Fujitsu Siemens Computers website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard and .

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP

2-7

2. 2 .1 BI O S me n u s cre en

Men u ba r

System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 05/07/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA1 :[Not Detected] SATA2 :[Not Detected] SATA3 :[Not Detected] SATA4 :[Not Detected]

 IDEConguration 

System Information

Sub -m en u it em s

Co nf ig ur at io n fi el dsMen u it em s

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

Nav ig at io n keys

2. 2 .2 Me n u ba r

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Mai n For changing the basic system conguration

Advan c e d For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boo t For changing the system boot conguration

Exi t For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

Gen er al h el p

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

2. 2 .3 Na v ig a ti o n k ey s

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Some of the navigation keys dier from one screen to another.

2-8

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2. 2 .4 Me n u it e ms

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] DRAM Idle Timer [Auto] DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 05/07/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA1 :[Not Detected] SATA2 :[Not Detected] SATA3 :[Not Detected] SATA4 :[Not Detected]

 IDEConguration 

System Information

Mai n me nu i te ms

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

2. 2 .5 Su b -m en u i te m s

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a submenu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2. 2 .6 Con fi g ur a ti o n f ie l ds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2. 2 .7 Pop -u p w i nd ow

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.

2. 2 .8 Sc r ol l b ar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

2. 2 .9 Ge n er al he l p

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP

Po p- up w in do w

Scr ol l ba r

2-9

2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [00:04:59] System Date [Sat 01/01/2005] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled]

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA1 IDE Master :[Not Detected] SATA2 IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA3 IDE Master :[Not Detected] SATA4 IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

 IDEConguration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

2. 3 .1 Sys tem T ime [x x: x x: x xx x ]

Allows you to set the system time.

2. 3 .2 Sys tem Da te [Da y x x/ x x/ x xx x]

Allows you to set the system date.

2. 3 .3 Leg ac y D isk et t e A [ D is a bl e d]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

2-10

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2. 3 .4 Pri ma r y an d S ATA I D E Ma s te r /S l ave

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Smart Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Ty pe [ A u to ]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LB A / La rg e M o de [ A u to ]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Bl o c k (M u lt i- s ec to r Tr an s fe r ) M [ A ut o ]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP

2-11

PI O Mo de [A u to ]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mo d e [Au t o]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

SMA R T Mo n it o ri ng [A u to ]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32 B i t Da t a Tran s fe r [D is a bl ed ]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2. 3 .5 ID E C o nf ig u ra t io n

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to congure the item.

IDEConguration

CongureSATAAs  [StandardIDE]

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] HDD Security Frozen Support [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Con f ig u re SATA A s [ St a nd ar d ID E]

Sets the Serial ATA conguration.

If you want to use your Serial ATA like a Parallel ATA physical storage interface, select the Standard IDE option.

Conguration options: [Standard IDE][AHCI][RAID]

On b o ar d I DE Op e ra t e M od e [ En ha n ce d M od e ]

Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

2-12

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device.

The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Conguration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]

ID E De te c t T i m e Ou t [ 35 ]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP

2-13

2. 3 .6 Sys tem I n fo r ma ti o n

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS

Version : 0019

Build Date : 02/14/06

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz

Speed : 2800 MHz

Count : 2

System Memory

Total : 256MB

AMI BI O S

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Proc e ss o r

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

Sys t e m Me m or y

Displays the auto-detected system memory

2-14

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.4 Advanced menu

Configure CPU.

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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

 USBConguration

 CPUConguration 

Chipset

 OnboardDevicesConguration

PCIPnP

2. 4 .1 US B C o nf ig u ra t io n

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

USBConguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4

USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard, 1 Hub

USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled]

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-15

US B Fun c ti on [E na b le d]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Leg a cy U S B Su p po r t [Au t o]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

US B 2. 0 C o nt ro l le r [ E na bl e d]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

US B 2. 0 C o nt ro l le r M od e [ H iS pe ed ]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode. Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

BI O S E HC I H a nd -O ff [ Di s ab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-O. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2. 4 .3 CP U C o nf ig u ra t io n

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

CongureAdvancedCPUsettings

Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: G Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz

Cache L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 28] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Ra t io CM O S Se tt i ng [1 4]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

VI D CM OS Se tt i ng [ 6 2]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

Mi c ro c o de U p da t io n [ En ab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-17

Ma x C P UI D Val u e L im i t [ Di sa b le d]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Exe c u te D i sa b le Fu n c ti on [ E na bl e d]

Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

En h a nc e d C1 Co n tr o l [ Au t o ]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is

lower when idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disable]

CP U In te r na l Th e rm a l Co n t ro l [ A u to ]

Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2. 4 .4 Ch i ps et

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

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI]

Con f ig u re DR AM T i m in g b y S PD [E na b le d]

When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]

Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Conguration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]

Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-19

Bo o t in g G ra p hi c A da p te r P r io r it y [P C I Ex p re s s/ P CI ]

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Conguration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]

2. 4 .5 On b oa rd Dev ice s C onf igu rat ion

Congure Winbond W83627EHG Super IO Chipset

Quick Resume Technology [Enabled] Onboard HD Audio controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Qu i c k Re s um e Te ch n ol o gy [ E na bl e d]

Enables or disables the Quick resume Technology. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

On b o ar d H D A u di o C on t ro l le r [E n ab le d ]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard HD Audio controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

On b o ar d 1 39 4 C o nt r o ll er [ En ab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Conguration options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Onb o a rd L AN Co n t rol l er [ En a b le d ] Allows you to enabled or disable the onboard LAN controller. Conguation options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Onb o a rd L AN Bo o t R OM [D i sa b le d ] Allows you to enabled or disable the LAN Boot ROM. Conguation options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Se r ia l P o r t1 A d d re s s [3 F 8/ I RQ 4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2. 4 .6 PC I P n P

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

DMA Channel 0 [PCI Device] DMA Channel 1 [PCI Device] DMA Channel 3 [PCI Device] DMA Channel 5 [PCI Device] DMA Channel 6 [PCI Device] DMA Channel 7 [PCI Device]

Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Active State Power-Management [Disabled]

Plu g a n d Pl a y O /S [Ye s ]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PC I La t en cy Tim e r [ 64 ]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-21

All o ca t e I RQ t o P C I V G A [ Yes ]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

Pale t te Sn o op in g [ Di s ab l ed ]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PC I ID E B us M as te r [E na b le d ]

Allows BIOs to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Conguration options: [Disabled][Enabled]

Of f Bo a rd P CI / IS A I D E C a rd [ A u t o ] Allows you to congure the oboard PCI/ISA IDE card. Conguration options: [Auto][PCI Slot1][PCI Slot2][PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4][PCI Slot5][PCI Slot6]

IR Q -x x a ss i gn e d to [P C I De v ic e ]

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

DMA C h an n el X [ PC I D e vi c e] Allows you to congure the DMA channel. conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Res e r ve d Me m or y Si z e [ D is a bl e d] Allows you to set the reserved memory size. conguration options: [Disabled][16k][32k][64k]

Act i v e S t at e Power- M an a ge m en t [ D i sa b le d ]

Allows you to enable or disable the active state power-management. Conguration options: [Disabled][Enabled]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.5 Power menu

Configure CPU.

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Suspend Mode [S3 only] ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration Hardware Monitor

2. 5 .1 Su s pe nd Mo d e [S 3 o n ly ]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2. 5 .2 ACP I 2 .0 Su p po r t [ Yes]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

2. 5 .3 ACP I A PI C S u pp o rt [ En a bl ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-23

2. 5 .4 APM Co nfi gur ati on

APM Conguration

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Powe r Bu tt o n M od e [ On / Of f ]

Allows the system to go into On/O mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Conguration options: [On/O ] [Suspend]

Re s t or e o n A C P o w e r Lo s s [ La s t St a te ]

When set to Power O, the system goes into o state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either o or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power O] [Power On] [Last State]

Powe r On B y R TC A la r m [D i sa bl e d]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Powe r On B y E xt e rn al Mo de m s [D i sa bl e d]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-o mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst try. Turning an external modem o and then back on while the computer is o causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Powe r On B y P CI De vi c es [D i sa bl e d]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Powe r On B y P CI E D ev i ce s [ D is ab l ed ]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-25

2. 5 .5 Ha r dwa re Mo n it o r

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]

Chassis Fan Speed(RPM) [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V]

CP U Temp e ra t ur e [x xx C /x xx F ] MB Te mp e ra t ur e [ x xx C/ x xx F ]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]

CP U Fan S pe ed [x xx x RP M ] o r [N / A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]

CP U Q- Fan C on t ro l [ D is ab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more ecient system operation. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

CP U FAN P R OF I LE [ O p ti ma l ]

Sets the CPU fan prole mode. Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

Ch a s si s Fa n S p ee d [ N/ A ]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specic eld shows N/A. Conguration options: [Ignored][N/A]

VCO R E Vol t a ge , 3 . 3V Volt a ge , 5V Volt a ge , 1 2 V Vol t ag e

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-27

2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

2. 6 .1 Bo o t Se t ti ng s Co nfi gu r ati on

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Disabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip

certain tests while

booting. This will

decrease the time needed to boot the

system.

Qu i c k Bo o t [E n ab le d ]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Fu ll S cr e e n Lo g o [ En a bl ed ]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Add On RO M D is p la y M od e [ For c e B I OS ]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bo o t up N u m- Lo c k [ O n]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [O] [On]

Wait fo r ‘F 1 ’ I f Er ro r [ D is ab l ed ]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hi t ‘D EL’ Me ss a ge Di sp l ay [E na b le d ]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-29

In t e rr up t 1 9 C ap t ur e [ D is ab l ed ]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2. 6 .3 Se c ur it y

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

<Enter> to change

password.

<Enter> again to

disabled password.

Ch a n ge S u pe r viso r P a s sw o rd

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear 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.

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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]

Use r A c c es s L e ve l ( Ful l Ac c e ss ]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Ch a n ge U s er Pa s s wo r d

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Cl e a r Us e r P a ss w or d

Select this item to clear the user password.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-31

Pass w o rd Ch ec k [ Se t up ]

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. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

2.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Ex i t & S a ve Ch a ng e s

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned o. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Ex i t & D i sc a rd Ch an g es

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Di s c ar d C ha n ge s

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Loa d S e tu p D ef au l ts

This option 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 conrmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

ASUS P5LD2-FM /D H/ VP 2-33

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Asus P5LD2-DH, P5LD2-VP, P5LD2-FM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

Typography

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Special features

1. 2 .1 Pro d uc t hi g hl i gh ts

1.3 Before you proceed

1.4 Motherboard overview

1. 4 .1 Pl a ce m en t d i rec ti on

1. 4 .2 Sc r ew ho le s

1. 4 .3 Mo t he rb o ar d l ayo u t

1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1. 5 .1 In sta lll in g t h e CPU

1. 5 .2 In sta lll in g t h e CPU h e at s in k a n d fa n

1. 5 .3 Un i ns ta l li n g t he C P U h ea t si n k and f a n

1.6 System memory

1. 6 .1 Ov e rvi e w

1. 6 .2 Me m or y co nfi gur ati ons

1. 6 .3 In sta lli ng a D IM M

1. 6 .4 Re m ov ing a DI M M

1.7 Expansion slots

1. 7 .1 In sta lli ng an ex pan sio n c ard

1. 7 .2 Con fi g ur i ng a n e x pa n si o n ca r d

1. 7 .3 In t er ru p t a ss ign men ts

1. 7 .4 PC I s lo t s

1. 7 .5 PC I E xp r ess x1 6

1. 7 .6 PC I E xp r ess x1

1.8 Jumpers

1.9 Connectors

1. 9 .1 Re a r pa n el co nne ct o rs

1. 9 .2 In t er na l c o nn e ct or s

BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

2. 1 .1 Cre ati ng a b oo t ab le fl o ppy d i sk

2. 1 .2 AS U S EZ Fla s h ut i li ty

2. 1 .3 AF U DO S u ti l it y

2. 1 .4 AS U S Cra shFr e e BI O S 2 u ti l it y

2.2 BIOS setup program

2. 2 .1 BI O S me n u s cre en

2. 2 .2 Me n u ba r

2. 2 .3 Na v ig a ti o n k ey s

2. 2 .4 Me n u it e ms

2. 2 .5 Su b -m en u i te m s

2. 2 .6 Con fi g ur a ti o n f ie l ds

2. 2 .7 Pop -u p w i nd ow

2. 2 .8 Sc r ol l b ar

2. 2 .9 Ge n er al he l p

2.3 Main menu

2. 3 .1 Sys tem T ime [x x: x x: x xx x ]

2. 3 .2 Sys tem Da te [Da y x x/ x x/ x xx x]

2. 3 .3 Leg ac y D isk et t e A [ D is a bl e d]

2. 3 .4 Pri ma r y an d S ATA I D E Ma s te r /S l ave

2. 3 .5 ID E C o nf ig u ra t io n

2. 3 .6 Sys tem I n fo r ma ti o n

2.4 Advanced menu

2. 4 .1 US B C o nf ig u ra t io n

2. 4 .3 CP U C o nf ig u ra t io n

2. 4 .4 Ch i ps et

2. 4 .5 On b oa rd Dev ice s C onf igu rat ion

2. 4 .6 PC I P n P

2.5 Power menu

2. 5 .1 Su s pe nd Mo d e [S 3 o n ly ]

2. 5 .2 ACP I 2 .0 Su p po r t [ Yes]

2. 5 .3 ACP I A PI C S u pp o rt [ En a bl ed]

2. 5 .4 APM Co nfi gur ati on

2. 5 .5 Ha r dwa re Mo n it o r

2.6 Boot menu

2. 6 .1 Bo o t Se t ti ng s Co nfi gu r ati on

2. 6 .3 Se c ur it y

2.7 Exit menu