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Asus P5LD2-X GBL User Manual

Asus P5LD2-X GBL
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Motherboard
P5LD2-X/GBL

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Asus P5LD2-X GBL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketLGA 775
Front Side Bus1066/800/533 MHz
Memory TypeDDR2
Maximum Memory4 GB
Memory Slots2 x DIMM
Memory StandardDDR2 667/533/400
Supported CPUIntel Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 3 x PCI-E x1, 3 x PCI
Storage Interfaces4 x SATA 3Gb/s
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
AudioRealtek ALC883, 6-Channel
LANGigabit LAN

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Statement regarding FCC compliance for the device.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Statement regarding Canadian compliance for the device.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe installation and product handling.

About This Guide

Guide Organization

Overview of the manual's sections and organization.

Finding More Information

Sources for additional product and software updates.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography Conventions

Explanation of text formatting like bold, italics, and keys.

P5LD2-X/GBL Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Welcome message and thank you for purchasing the motherboard.

1.2 Package Contents

List of items included in the motherboard package.

1.3 Special Features

Description of the motherboard's advanced features and technologies.

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Detailed description of the motherboard's key features.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS Features

Explanation of unique software and hardware features from ASUS.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Before You Proceed

Important safety and handling precautions before installation.

2.2 Motherboard Overview

Visual guide to the motherboard layout and components.

2.2.1 Placement Direction

Guidance on orienting the motherboard within the chassis.

2.2.2 Screw Holes

Locations for securing the motherboard to the chassis.

2.2.3 Motherboard Layout

Diagram identifying all major components on the motherboard.

2.2.4 Layout Contents

Listing and categorization of motherboard slots, jumpers, and connectors.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information about installing and handling the CPU.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Steps for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Procedure for removing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.4 System Memory

Details on installing and configuring system memory modules.

2.4.1 Overview

Description of the motherboard's DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.2 Memory Configurations

Guidelines for memory module sizes and compatibility.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step instructions for installing a memory module.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

Procedure for removing a memory module.

2.5 Expansion Slots

Information on installing and configuring expansion cards.

2.5.1 Installing an Expansion Card

Steps for physically installing an expansion card.

2.5.2 Configuring an Expansion Card

Steps for configuring installed expansion cards via software.

2.5.3 Interrupt Assignments

Table showing IRQ assignments for motherboard slots.

2.5.4 PCI Slots

Details on the functionality of standard PCI slots.

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 Slot

Information on the PCI Express x16 slot for graphics cards.

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 Slot

Details on the functionality of PCI Express x1 slots.

2.6 Jumpers

Configuration settings using motherboard jumpers.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure to clear CMOS and reset BIOS settings.

USB Device Wake-Up

Configuring USB wake-up functionality.

2.7 Connectors

Description and diagrams of all motherboard connectors.

2.7.1 Rear Panel Connectors

Identification and function of rear panel ports.

2.7.2 Internal Connectors

Identification and function of internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

3.1 Starting Up for the First Time

Steps for the initial power-on and system boot process.

3.2 Powering Off the Computer

Methods for properly shutting down the computer.

3.2.1 Using the OS Shut Down Function

Shutting down the system via the operating system.

3.2.2 Using the Dual Function Power Switch

Using the power switch for sleep or soft-off modes.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Utilities and methods for managing and updating the BIOS.

4.1.1 Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk

Guide to creating a bootable floppy disk for BIOS operations.

4.1.2 AFUDOS Utility

Instructions for using the AFUDOS utility for BIOS updates.

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

How to recover a corrupted BIOS using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.

4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Using EZ Flash 2 for easy BIOS updates within the BIOS.

4.1.5 ASUS Update Utility

Using the ASUS Update utility within Windows for BIOS management.

4.2 BIOS Setup Program

Guide to entering and navigating the BIOS setup utility.

4.2.1 BIOS Menu Screen

Overview of the BIOS setup screen layout and elements.

4.2.2 Menu Bar

Explanation of the main menu bar items in BIOS setup.

4.2.3 Navigation Keys

Description of keys used for navigating BIOS menus.

4.2.4 Menu Items

How to interpret menu items and their functions.

4.2.5 Sub-Menu Items

How to access and understand sub-menu items.

4.2.6 Configuration Fields

Explanation of configurable fields and their values.

4.2.7 Pop-up Window

How pop-up windows display configuration options.

4.2.8 Scroll Bar

How scroll bars are used to view more options.

4.2.9 General Help

Location and purpose of the general help text.

4.3 Main Menu

Overview of basic system information and settings.

4.3.1 System Time

How to set the system time in BIOS.

4.3.2 System Date

How to set the system date in BIOS.

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A

Setting the type of installed floppy drive.

4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

Configuration for IDE devices and their master/slave settings.

4.3.5 IDE Configuration

Detailed settings for IDE operation modes.

4.3.6 System Information

Displays auto-detected BIOS, CPU, and memory information.

4.4 Advanced Menu

Settings for CPU and other system devices.

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Configuration for CPU frequency and voltage adjustments.

4.4.2 USB Configuration

Settings for USB-related features and controllers.

4.4.3 CPU Configuration

Details and settings related to CPU features and performance.

4.4.4 Chipset

Advanced chipset settings for performance tuning.

4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

Configuration for onboard audio, LAN, and serial/parallel ports.

4.4.6 PCI PnP

Settings for PCI/PnP device resource allocation (IRQ, DMA).

4.5 Power Menu

Configuration for ACPI and APM power management features.

4.5.1 Suspend Mode

Selecting the ACPI state for system suspend.

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support

Enabling support for ACPI 2.0 specifications.

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support

Enabling support for the APIC interrupt controller.

4.5.4 APM Configuration

Settings for AC power loss restore and wake-up events.

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Displays CPU temperature, fan speeds, and voltages.

4.6 Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot behavior.

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Setting the sequence of devices for system boot.

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration

Settings to optimize the boot process, like Quick Boot.

4.6.3 Security

Setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

4.7 Tools Menu

Launching special functions like ASUS EZ Flash 2.

4.8 Exit Menu

Options for saving or discarding BIOS settings.

Exit & Save Changes

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit & Discard Changes

Exits BIOS setup without saving any modified settings.

Load Setup Defaults

Loads optimal or failsafe default BIOS values.

Chapter 5: Software Support

5.1 Installing an Operating System

Guidelines for installing operating systems on the motherboard.

5.2 Support CD Information

Information about the included support CD contents.

5.2.1 Running the Support CD

Instructions for launching the support CD.

5.2.2 Drivers Menu

Details on available device drivers on the support CD.

5.2.3 Utilities Menu

Details on applications and utilities on the support CD.

5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information

How to find ASUS contact information for support.

5.2.5 Other Information

Accessing motherboard info, browsing CD, and technical forms.

Browse this CD

Displays support CD contents in graphical format.

Technical Support Form

ASUS Technical Support Request Form for users.

Filelist

Lists support CD contents with brief descriptions.

5.3 ASUS MyLogo2™

Utility to customize the boot logo displayed during POST.

Appendix: CPU Features

A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Explanation and configuration of Intel SpeedStep Technology.

A.1.1 System Requirements

Requirements for using Intel SpeedStep Technology.

A.1.2 Using the EIST

Step-by-step guide to enable and use EIST.

A.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Explanation of Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

Steps to enable and utilize Hyper-Threading Technology.

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