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  • Page 1 P5LD2-VM/CR...
  • 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 ......................vi Safety information ..................vii P5LD2-VM/CR specifications summary ............. x Chapter 1: Product introduction Special features ................1-2 Before you proceed ..............1-5 Motherboard overview ..............1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction ............1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes ..............1-6 1.3.3...
  • Page 4 Contents 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 Update utility ............2-6 BIOS setup program ..............2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar ................. 2-8 2.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents Boot menu .................. 2-25 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-25 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-26 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-27 Exit menu ..................2-29...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
  • Page 9 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 10: P5Ld2-Vm/Cr Specifications Summary

    P5LD2-VM/CR specifications summary LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium D/Intel Pentium ® ® ® ® 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) ®...
  • Page 11 P5LD2-VM/CR specifications summary 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, BIOS features SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Industry standard WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Manageability Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special features 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 ®...
  • Page 15 The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH7 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. ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...
  • Page 16 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 ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    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. SB_PWR Standby Powered P5LD2-VM/CR Onboard LED Power ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 18: 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 motherboard components.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    ® Intel GMCH 945G AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16 TPM_SLOT1 Intel PCI1 82573L ® Intel FWH Intel SB_PWR ICH7R PCI2 SATA3 SATA4 CR2032 3V SATA1 SATA2 Lithium Cell PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power BUZZ ALC882 CLRTC CHASSIS AAFP USB56 USB78 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 20: 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 pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
  • Page 21 (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...
  • Page 22 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...

  • Page 23: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR 1-11...
  • Page 24 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR P5LD2-VM/CR CPU fan connector 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: Product introduction...

  • Page 25: 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. ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR 1-13...
  • Page 26 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 27: System Memory

    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-VM/CR 1-1...

  • Page 28: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    1.5.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Sides Component A B C 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 SS K4T51083QB-GCD5...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 1-1...

  • Page 30: 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 motherboard components.

  • Page 31: Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 1-1...

  • Page 32: Pci Slots

    1.6.4 PCI slots 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 The PCI slots support cards such as This motherboard supports one PCI a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, Express x16 graphics card. The figure and other cards that comply with PCI shows a graphics card installed on the specifications.

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    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! CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS P5LD2-VM/CR Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 1-21...
  • Page 34 BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P5LD2-VM/CR Keyboard power setting 1.7.3 Power fan mode selector (3-pin FANPWR1) This jumper allows you to set a 4-pin Intel™ power fan to either PWM mode or DC mode. This feature does not support ordinary 3-pin power fans.

  • Page 35: Connectors

    Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 1-23...
  • Page 36 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Center/Subwoofer port (gray). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 2-channel Port 4-channel...

  • Page 37: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5LD2-VM/CR Floppy disk drive connector Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 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...
  • Page 38 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 P5LD2-VM/CR SATA connectors Install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 ® ® or later before using Serial ATA.
  • Page 39 Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT SPDIFOUT P5LD2-VM/CR Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
  • Page 40 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5LD2-VM/CR CD audio connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional...
  • Page 41 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS (Default) Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB P5LD2-VM/CR Chassis intrusion connector ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 1-2...
  • Page 42 COM2 PIN 1 P5LD2-VM/CR Serial port connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system,which cansecurely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 43 PWRLED IDE LED PWR_LED+ IDE_LED+ Requires an ATX power supply. P5LD2-VM/CR System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW) 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.
  • Page 44 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2: 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 ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 46: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 47: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    2.1.2 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 48: Afudos Utility

    2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 49 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..done Erasing flash ..done Writing flash ..0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 50: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.4 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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...

  • Page 51: 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 systembuilder website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS PLD2-VM/CR...

  • Page 52: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Mon 04/23/2007] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time.

  • Page 53: Menu Items

    [English] For example, selecting Main shows the Main Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] menu items. Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    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 [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...

  • Page 55: 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 PLD2-VM/CR 2-11...

  • Page 56: Configure Sata As

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 57: System Information

    : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-13...

  • Page 58: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 59: Cpu Configuration

    Ratio Actual Value : 18 Execute Disable Function [Disable] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-1...

  • Page 60: Chipset

    2.4.3 Chipset 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 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics memory type [Auto]...

  • Page 61: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-1...
  • Page 62 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] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

  • Page 63: Pci Pnp

    When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and you have installed a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices and does not require for reboot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-1...

  • Page 64: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Configure CPU. ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 65: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-21...
  • Page 66 Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.

  • Page 67: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] 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 Ratio,Step Down Time,Step Up Time,Tolerance of Target Temp.
  • Page 68 CPU Fan Ratio [30%] Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when operating at low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more ventilation.

  • Page 69: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of Save and Exit devices installed in the system. Exit Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-2...

  • Page 70: Boot Settings Configuration

    This 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. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 71: Security

    <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. ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-2...
  • Page 72 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 : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 73: Exit Menu

    Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. ASUS PLD2-VM/CR 2-2...
  • Page 74 Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished 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 off.

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