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  • Page 1 P5LD2 SE...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide .................. ix P5LD2 SE specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ........1-5 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu ............5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ........5-5 5.2.6 Other information ........... 5-5 Software information ............5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............. 5-8 5.3.2 Audio configurations ..........5-10...
  • Page 6 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ....A-1 ® A.2.1 System requirements ..........A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ............A-2 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 ® Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ....... A-3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

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

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: P5Ld2 Se Specifications Summary

    P5LD2 SE specifications summary LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium D/Pentium ® ® ® Celeron processor ® Compatible with Intel PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A and ® the latest Intel dual-core processor Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ®...
  • Page 12 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports BIOS Feature 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.O, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS MyLogo 2 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land ® ® package. The motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor with ®...
  • Page 17 The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the coaxial and optical S/PDIF Out port on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-24 for details. ASUS P5LD2 SE 1-17...
  • Page 18 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a faster 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-28 for details. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs.

  • Page 19: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

    54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless LAN effortlessly. The ASUS WiFi-g™ is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices.

  • Page 20: Crashfree Bios 2

    ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 4-33 and 4-34 for details.
  • Page 21 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-14 Expansion slots ..............2-18 Jumpers ................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Standby Powered Power P5LD2 SE Onboard LED ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    PCI2 SPDIF_OUT SATA4 SATA1 SB_PWR Audio PCI3 SATA2 SATA3 BIOS USBPW78 USB78 PRI_IDE Super I/O PCIEX1_1 USBPW56 CHA_FAN1 USB56 PANEL AAFP FLOPPY GAME Slot PCI 3 and port connector USB78 are only available in the Non-wireless Edition. ASUS P5LD2 SE...
  • Page 26 Wireless Edition 19.0cm(7.5in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O LGA775 COM1 USB12 Intel 945P LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Top:Line In Center:Line Out Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Below:Mic In USBPW34 USBPW12 PCIEX16 CLRTC PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 Intel ICH7 RLT8111B PCI2 SPDIF_OUT...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    WiFi-g™ antenna port (Wireless Edition only) 2-24 Microphone port (pink) 2-24 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-24 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-24 Serial port (COM1) 2-24 S/PDIF Out port 2-24 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-24 ASUS P5LD2 SE...
  • Page 28 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 ICH7R Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], 2-26 SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-28...

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 30 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 31 The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ® the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer ® to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed ® ® heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package ®...
  • Page 33 CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In P5LD2 SE CPU Fan Connectors DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-11...

  • Page 34: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 35 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-13...

  • Page 36: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In P5LD2 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2...

  • Page 37: Memory Configuration

    Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-15...
  • Page 38 Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out DDR2 DIMM notch with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-17...

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components.

  • Page 41: Interrupt Assignments

    — — — shared Onboard Audio controller shared — — — — — — — Onboard LAN controller — — — shared — — — — PCI slot 3 is not available in the Wireless Edition. ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-19...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards that comply with PCI specifications, such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    CLRTC Normal (Default) P5LD2 SE Clear RTC RAM 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 restore parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 44: Usb Device Wake-Up

    USBPW78 +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 +5VSB P5LD2 SE USB Device Wake Up (Default) • 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.

  • Page 45: Connectors

    2, 4, or 6‑channel configuration. Wireless LAN data transmission LED. This green AIR LED indicates the data transmission status of the onboard wireless LAN adapter. Refer to the table on the next page for LED indications. (Wireless Edition only) ASUS P5LD2 SE 2-23...
  • Page 46 Flashing The onboard WiFi-g™ card is transmitting and/or receiving data. WiFi-g™ antenna port. This port connects to the optional dipolar antenna for the onboard ASUS WiFi-g™ solution. (Wireless Edition only) Microphone phone (pink). This port connects a microphone. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration...

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5LD2 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ICH7 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The Ultra...
  • Page 48 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SATA2 SATA3 P5LD2 SE SATA Connectors Important note on Serial ATA When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

  • Page 49: Optical Drive Audio Connector

    Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In P5LD2 SE Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high‑definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high‑definition audio capability. •...
  • Page 50 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USB56 USB78 P5LD2 SE USB 2.0 Connectors For Wireless Edition, the connector USB78 is spared to fix the WiFi card, so it is not available for connecting any USB/GAME module. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port.

  • Page 51: Cpu, Chassis, And Power Fan Connectors

    +12V Rotation P5LD2 SE Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
  • Page 52 Top:Line In Power OK -5 Volts Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5LD2 SE ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: System Panel Connector (20-1 Pin Panel)

    Below:Mic In RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. P5LD2 SE System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 54 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 55 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ........... 3-2 ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

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

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-30 Boot menu ................4-35 Exit menu ................4-39 ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 62: Afudos Utility

    Windows 2000 environment ® To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000: ® a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. ® c. Click Start, then select Run. d.

  • Page 63: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 64 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2-SE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..

  • Page 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

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

  • Page 66: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 68: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 69: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking ® Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site...

  • Page 70: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-11...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

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

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    /<Page Down> keys to display the Exit other items on the screen. Pop-up window 4.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-13...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

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

  • Page 75: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

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

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [4] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 77 If you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S‑ATA+P‑ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to [Standard IDE]. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-17...

  • Page 78: System Information

    ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Agressive Link Power Management (ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The ALPE and ASP item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set to [AHCI]. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

  • Page 79: Advanced Menu

    Select one of the preset overclocking configuration options. Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile ‑ loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-19...
  • Page 80 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <->...
  • Page 81 The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2‑667] [Overclock 10%] [FSB960/DDR2-800] [Overclock 15%] [FSB1280/DDR2-800] [Overclock 20%] [FSB1333/DDR2-667] [Overclock 30%] [FSB1333/DDR2-834] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-21...

  • Page 82: Usb Configuration

    4.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Enables USB host controllers. Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support...

  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-23...
  • Page 84 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the no execution on page protection technology.

  • Page 85: Chipset

    [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-25...
  • Page 86 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM throttling threshold to auto or disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

  • Page 87: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-27...

  • Page 88: Pci Pnp

    Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi‑directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]...
  • Page 89 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-29...

  • Page 90: Power Menu

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

  • Page 91: Apm Configuration

    Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]...[31] RTC Alarm Hour [12] To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]...[23] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-31...
  • Page 92 RTC Alarm Minute [30] To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <‑> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]...[59] RTC Alarm Second [30] To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <‑>...

  • Page 93: Hardware Monitor

    Profile Mode item appears with the default setting [Optimal]. CPU Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF] MB Temperature [xx.xºC/xx.xºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-33...
  • Page 94 (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

  • Page 95: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-35...

  • Page 96: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 97: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-37...

  • Page 98: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    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. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-39...

  • Page 100: Discard Changes

    Exit & Discard Changes 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 fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 102 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-8 ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 103: Installing An Operating System

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

  • Page 104: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Drivers Installs the Intel Chipset drivers for the Intel 945P chipset. ® ® ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1986A audio driver and application.

  • Page 105: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 106: Manuals Menu

    TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows environment. ®...

  • Page 107: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

  • Page 108: Browse This Cd

    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 109 Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 110: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.
  • Page 111 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 112: Audio Configurations

    5.3.2 Audio configurations The ADI AD1986 Azalia audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX Digital Audio System to deliver the ultimate ® audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.

  • Page 113: Listening Environment Options

    The Preferences page of the SoundMAX Digital Audio System allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The section includes the Speaker Setup, Acoustic Environment models, Virtual Ear™ models and the Virtual Theater™ Surround feature. Follow screen instructions to adjust the listening environment options. ASUS P5LD2 SE 5-11...
  • Page 114 Microphone Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings. The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration. See the audio configuration table on page 2‑24 for details.

  • Page 115: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 116 Chapter summary Intel EM64T ................. A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ....A-1 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 ® ASUS P5LD2 SE...

  • Page 117: Intel ® Em64T

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

  • Page 118: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-24 for details. Press <F10>...

  • Page 119: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. See page 4-24 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5LD2 SE...
  • Page 120 Appendix: CPU features...

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