Asus P5LD2-VM DH User Manual
P5LD2-VM DH
Motherboard
E2978E2978
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Second Edition V2Second Edition V2
Second Edition V2
Second Edition V2Second Edition V2
December 2006December 2006
December 2006
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
P5LD2-VM specifications summary ..................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5
1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9
1.6.1 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 1-12
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-14
1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-16
1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-16
1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-16
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List ................................ 1-17
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-19
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-19
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-20
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-20
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-20
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-21
1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-22
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 .................................................... 1-22
1.8.6 PCI Express x1 ......................................................1-22
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23
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1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-26
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12
2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12
2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13
2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13
2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13
2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14
2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14
2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14
2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-15
2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16
2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-18
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-19
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-19
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2.4.2 USB Configuration................................................. 2-22
2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-23
2.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 2-25
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26
2.4.6 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-28
Contents
2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-29
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-29
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-29
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-29
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-29
2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-30
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-32
2.5.7 Quick Resume Feature .......................................... 2-33
2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-34
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-34
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-35
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-36
2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-38
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-6
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-2
®
Using the Intel
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
EM64T feature ............................................ A-2
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Technology (EIST) .................... A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-3
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-4
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ............................... A-4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.
ICES-003.
ICES-003.ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
•
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.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
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. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. 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.
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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
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Chapter 3: Software support
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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Typography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
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[filename]
afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM
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P5LD2-VM DH specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4
or Intel® Celeron® processors
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A
processors
Supports Intel
®
Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
VGAVGA
VGA
VGAVGA
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
Northbridge: Intel
Southbridge: Intel
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945G
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ICH7 DH
Supports Intel Viiv™ Technology
1066/800/533 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of
unbufferred non-ECC 667/533 MHz DDR2 DIMMs
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards
1 x PCI Express x1
2 x PCI slots
®
ICH7 DH SouthBridge supports:
Intel
- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33
- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices, RAID0,1,5,10
- Supports Intel Matrix Storage Technology
ITE IDE controller supports:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
Realtek
®
ALC882 8-channel High-Definition audio CODEC
S/PDIF out interface support
Universal Audio Jack (UAJ
®
) Sensing Technology
Supports Multi-Streaming and Enumeration Technology
Intel® Gigabit LAN controller
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port (COM)
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
8-channel High-Definition Audio ports
(continued on the next page)
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BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Special featuresSpecial features
Industry standardIndustry standard
Industry standard
Industry standardIndustry standard
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2,
Intel Quick Resume
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall)
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB, WO KB/MS
PXE, RPL
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 Power fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD in connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
1
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1.1 Welcome!
®®
®
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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.
®®
P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard!
P5LD2-VM DH motherboard!
P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard!
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-VM DH motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
CablesCables
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
CablesCables
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 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
04B/04A and 05B/05A processors. See page 1-9 for details.
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
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PCG
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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
This motherboard supports Intel(R) Pentium(R) D/Pentium(R) 4/Celeron(R)
dual-core processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology
with copper interconnect.
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65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support 65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support 65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2
caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel(R)’s 65nm
process is the most advanced chip manufacturing technology,
delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low
power consumption. Intel(R) 65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest
package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising
performance.
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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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945G chipset 945G chipset
945G chipset
945G chipset 945G chipset
The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 DH
I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The
GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated
graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH
provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/
800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to
667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card.
®
The Intel
ICH7 DH Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O
controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel
high definition audio.
IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
Intel
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Viiv™ Technology support Viiv™ Technology support
Viiv™ Technology support
Viiv™ Technology support Viiv™ Technology support
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Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment center,
allowing you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never
®®
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before. With Intel
®®
Viiv™ Technology-based computers, you can record,
playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Enjoy the
entertainment experience even more with sharp graphics, flawless video
playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel surround sound. To enable
®®
®
Intel
®®
Viiv™ Technology, make sure you enable the
Quick ResumeQuick Resume
Quick Resume
Quick ResumeQuick Resume
function in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS screen on page 2-33. You also need
®®
®
to install the Intel
®®
Viiv™ Technology driver and software. See pages 3-4
and 3-5 for details.
Enabling Intel Viiv platform also requires:
- Intel® Pentium® D processor or Intel® Pentium® processor
Extreme Edition
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ) SATA hard drive
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2
Refer to www.Intel.com for more information.
DDR2 memory supportDDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory supportDDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates
of 600 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 8.5 GB/s. See pages 1-16 to 1-18 for details.
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PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 1-22 for details.
64-bit CPU support64-bit CPU support
64-bit CPU support
64-bit CPU support64-bit CPU support
The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides
high-performance computing and faster memory access required for
memory and data intensive applications.
Serial ATA technologySerial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technologySerial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 DH chipset. The SATA specification allows for
thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage
requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
The onboard Realtek® ALC882 8-channel high-definition audio CODEC
provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking
functions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can
connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear
digital audio.
S/PDIF digital sound readyS/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound readyS/PDIF digital sound ready
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 1-31 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.21.3.2
1.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.
ASUS MyLogo™ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-35.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
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1.4 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 a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
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Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
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Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place 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 towardsPlace this side towards
Place this side towards
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
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1.5.3
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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
F_USB12
LAN_USB34
Top:Rear Speaker Out
Center:
Side Speaker Out
Below:
Center/Subwoofer
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
Intel
82573V
AAFP
ATX12V
CD
PCIEX1_1
SPDIF_OUT
CHA_FAN
PCI1
PCI2
LGA775
PCIEX16
SB_PWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Intel
GMCH
945G
ITE
USB56
CPU_FAN
I/O
Super
PWR_FAN
FLOPPY
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SATA 4S ATA3
SATA 1 SATA 2
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•
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.
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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
PnP CapPnP Cap
PnP Cap
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
PnP CapPnP Cap
A
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Load leverLoad lever
B
This side of the camThis side of the cam
This side of the cam
This side of the camThis side of the cam
box should face you.box should face you.
box should face you.
box should face you.box should face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
into the CPU notch.
Load plateLoad plate
Load plate
Load plateLoad plate
B
A
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Gold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4
LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology
(EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and
Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more
information on these CPU features.
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B
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Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly
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• 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®-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
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• 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
Pentium® 4 processor, the package
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.
FastenerFastener
Fastener
FastenerFastener
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
Motherboard hole
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Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove
directed outward.
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2. Push down two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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
A
motherboard.
B
A
B
A
B
B
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the
motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to reset the
orientation.
The narrow end of the
groove should point
outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the
groove shaded for
emphasis.)
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1.7 System memory
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OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
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 differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
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Channel AChannel A
Channel A
Channel AChannel A
Channel BChannel B
Channel B
Channel BChannel B
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ChannelChannel
Channel
ChannelChannel
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Memory Configurations
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
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IF you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect
less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation
for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP
32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE
(Physical Address Extension) mode.
•
IF you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we
recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.
SocketsSockets
Sockets
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•
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same for better performance
(DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2).
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When using one DDR DIMM module, install into DIMM_B1 slot only.
•
When using two DDR DIMM modules, install into DIMM_A1 and
DIMM_B1 slots only.
•
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 memory Qualified Vendors List
on the next page for details.
• Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or
double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.
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DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2 Qualified Vendors List
The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and
qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website
(www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
Size Size
Size
Size Size
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 N/A DS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AC37 • •
256MB Infineon HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A Infineon SS HYB18T512160AF-3.7 • • •
1024MB Infineon HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A Infineon DS HYB18T512800AF37 • • •
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF37 • • •
512MB CORSAIR CM2X512-4200 N/A DS N/A • • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9BQM • •
1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON DS 4JAIID9CRZ • • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 MICRON SS 4FBIID9CHM • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9CHM • • •
1024MB Kingston D6408TE7BL-37 N/A DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
256MB Kingston E5116AB-5C-E N/A SS HYB18T512160AC-3.7 • • •
512MB Kingston HY5PS56821F-C4 ELPIDA SS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
512MB Hynix HYMP564U648-C4 N/A SS HY5PS12821F-C4 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS1282AFP-C3 N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648-C4 N/A DS HY5PS12821FP-C4 • • •
512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA-5C ELPIDA DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E ELPIDA DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
VendorVendor
Vendor
VendorVendor
Model Model
Model
Model Model
Brand Side(s) Component Brand Side(s) Component
Brand Side(s) Component
Brand Side(s) Component Brand Side(s) Component
DIMM support
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AA
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