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P5LD2-VM DH
Motherboard
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E2464 E2464 E2464 E2464 E2464 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 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 pur
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix P5LD2-VM specifications summary ............................................
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Contents 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.............
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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
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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. T
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Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or
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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 organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the featu
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Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damag
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P5LD2-VM DH specifications summary ® ® ® ® CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU 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 ® Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Northbridge: Intel 945G ® Southbridge: Intel ICH7 DH Supports Intel Viiv™ Technology Front Side Bus F
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P5LD2-VM DH specifications summary BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, Intel Quick Resume Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageabili
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction ASUS P5LD2-VM DH ASUS P5LD2-VM DH ASUS P5LD2-VM DH ASUS P5LD2-VM DH ASUS P5LD2-VM DH 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1
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1.1 Welcome! ® ® ® ® ® Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! P5LD2-VM DH motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware de
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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. ® ® ® ® ® Intel Intel 945G chipset 945G chipset Intel Intel Intel 945G
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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 support 6
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1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™
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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
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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. 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it
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1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 VGA1 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 ® Intel Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: GMCH Side Speaker Out Below: 945G Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out CHA_FAN Below:Mic In PCIEX16 Intel PCI1 82573V Intel FWH ® SB_PWR 4Mb Intel ICH7 DH PCI2 SATA3 SATA4 CR2032 3V CD Lithium Cell SATA1 SATA2 PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power BUZZ CLRTC AAFP SPDI
