P5LD2-VM DH

Motherboard
E2978 Second Edition V2 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 introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!... 1-2 Package contents... 1-2 Special features... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights... 1-2 Innovative ASUS features.. 1-5
Before you proceed.. 1-6 Motherboard overview... 1-7 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction.. 1-7 Screw holes.. 1-7 Motherboard layout.. 1-8 Installling the CPU... 1-9 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan. 1-12 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan. 1-14 Overview... 1-16 Memory configurations... 1-16 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List.. 1-17 Installing a DIMM... 1-19 Removing a DIMM.. 1-19 Installing an expansion card.. 1-20 Configuring an expansion card.. 1-20 Interrupt assignments.. 1-21 PCI slots... 1-22 PCI Express x16.. 1-22 PCI Express x1.. 1-22
Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 1-9 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3
System memory... 1-16 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5
Expansion slots.. 1-20 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6

Jumpers... 1-23

1.10 Connectors... 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.. 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors.. 1-26

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.. 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 Creating a bootable floppy disk.. 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility... 2-3 AFUDOS utility... 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility.. 2-6 ASUS Update utility.. 2-8 BIOS menu screen.. 2-12 Menu bar... 2-12 Navigation keys.. 2-12 Menu items... 2-13 Sub-menu items... 2-13 Configuration fields... 2-13 Pop-up window... 2-13 Scroll bar.. 2-13 General help... 2-13 System Time.. 2-14 System Date.. 2-14 Legacy Diskette A.. 2-14 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave. 2-15 IDE Configuration.. 2-16 System Information... 2-18 JumperFree Configuration. 2-19 USB Configuration.. 2-22 CPU Configuration.. 2-23 Chipset... 2-25 Onboard Devices Configuration.. 2-26 PCI PnP... 2-28
BIOS setup program... 2-11

Main menu... 2-14

Advanced menu... 2-19
2.5 Power menu.. 2-29 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.5.7 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.7 Suspend Mode.. 2-29 Repost Video on S3 Resume.. 2-29 ACPI 2.0 Support.. 2-29 ACPI APIC Support.. 2-29 APM Configuration.. 2-30 Hardware Monitor.. 2-32 Quick Resume Feature.. 2-33 Boot Device Priority... 2-34 Boot Settings Configuration.. 2-35 Security... 2-36

Boot menu... 2-34

Exit menu... 2-38
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system.. 3-2 Support CD information... 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 Running the support CD... 3-2 Drivers menu... 3-3 Utilities menu... 3-4 Manuals menu.. 3-6 ASUS Contact information.. 3-6

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 A.2 Intel EM64T.. A-2 Using the Intel EM64T feature.. A-2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).. A-2 A.2.1 A.2.2 A.3 System requirements.. A-2 Using the EIST... A-3

Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product introduction

ASUS P5LD2-VM DH

Welcome!

T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S P 5 L D 2 - V M D H m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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.

Package contents

ASUS P5LD2-VM DH motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide
Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables
Accessories Application CDs Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Product highlights

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 PCG 04B/04A and 05B/05A processors. See page 1-9 for details.
Intel 65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
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.
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 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.

Narrow end of the groove

The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

System memory

Overview
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_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
P5LD2-VM DH 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Channel Channel A Channel B
Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Memory Configurations

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. 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).
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.
DDR2 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.
DDRQualified Vendors List
Size 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB Vendor SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon CORSAIR MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON Kingston Kingston Kingston Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA ELPIDA Model M378T6553BG0-CD5 M378T3253FG0-CD5 M378T6453FG0-CD5 HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A CM2X512-4200 MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 D6408TE7BL-37 E5116AB-5C-E HY5PS56821F-C4 HYMP564U648-C4 HY5PS1282AFP-C3 HYMP512U648-C4 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E Brand N/A N/A N/A Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon N/A MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON N/A N/A ELPIDA N/A N/A N/A ELPIDA ELPIDA Side(s) SS SS DS SS SS DS SS DS DS DS SS DS DS SS SS SS SS DS DS DS Component K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T512800AF37 N/A 4FBIID9BQM 4JAIID9CRZ 4FBIID9CHM 4FBIID9CHM E5108AB-5C-E HYB18T512160AC-3.7 E5108AB-5C-E HY5PS12821F-C4 HYMP564U64AP8-C3 HY5PS12821FP-C4 E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E DIMM support A B C

Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared
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.

PCI slots

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

PCI Express x1

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray 2-channel (Headset) Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer
1 0. U S B 2. 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1. U S B 2. 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2. V G A p o r t. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. 1 3. S e r i a l c o n n e c t o r. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 1 4. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5LD2-VM DH Floppy disk drive connector
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. There are three interfaces on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue interface into the motherboards IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your hard disk drive(s). C a b l e S e l e c t M o d e - use this mode to select the operating mode by cable connectors. No. of drives Drive type With OS With OS Without OS Cable select Drive jumper Cable connector black black gray
J u m p e r S e l e c t M o d e - use this mode to select the operating mode by hard disk drive jumper. No, of drives Drive type With OS With OS Without OS Drive jumper Cable connector Master Master Slave black or gray
NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5LD2-VM DH IDE connector
ITE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [red]) Supported by the ITE8211F controller, this connector is for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. This connector supports two IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage.

PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE connector cable to PIN 1.

P5LD2-VM DH PRI_EIDE

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND

SATA3 SATA1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND
GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND
P5LD2-VM DH SATA connectors
Install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

SPEAKER

+5V GND GND Speak Out 1
P5LD2-VM DH Speaker out connector
CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_RAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

GND +12V Rotation

CHA_FAN P5LD2-VM DH Fan connectors
Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

SPDIFOUT GND

P5LD2-VM DH Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
Power LED connector (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
PLEDNC PLED+ 1 P5LD2-VM DH Power LED connector
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR a n d 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. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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.

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 0128 Build Date : 05/11/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1
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

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.
JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP

JumperFree Configuration

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system
Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: M a n u a l - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. A u t o - loads the optimal settings for the system. S t a n d a r d - loads the standard settings for the system. O v e r c l o c k P r o f i l e - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking.
The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g 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 < - > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR-667MHz]
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90].[150]

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]

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]

EPP Version [1.9]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to E P P P. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device]

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]

Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed (RPM) CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [51C/122.5F] [41C/105.5F] [3813 RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] [N/A] [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.880V]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]
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 C P U F A N P R O F I L E M O D E item appears when you enable the C P U Q - F a n C o n t r o l feature.
CPU FAN PROFILE MODE [Optimal]
Sets the CPU fan profile mode. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select O k to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software support

Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the A S S E T U P. E X E to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support

Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

QFE Driver

Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver.
This feature appears only under Microsoft Windows XP system.

This feature appears only when Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition is installed.

Manuals menu

The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader before opening a user manual file.

ASUS Contact information

Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

CPU features

Intel EM64T
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors running on 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 2 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 64-bit OS.
Using the Intel EM64T feature
To use the Intel EM64T feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Intel EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition). Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: Intel Pentium 4 processor with EIST support BIOS file with EIST support Operating system with EIST support (Windows XP SP2/Windows Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)

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 Menu, Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 2-24 for details. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.

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Asus P5N32-SLI-PRE NVidia nForce 590 SLI (Intel Ed.) Intel Core 2 Duo 6300 1.86G 775 1066MHz 1 GB DDR2 PC4200 (2x 512MB modules) GeForce 7600GT, 256MB (SLI upgradeable) Dual Gigabit Lan 8 Channel HD 320 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW 16x DVD ROM Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear 1x N/A 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD Black ATX Mid tower 400W Included MS Digital Media Combo Option MS Digital Media Combo Microsoft Windows XP Prof
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Asus P5B Intel 965 Intel Pentium Dual Core 3.4G 775 1066MHz 1 GB DDR2 PC4200 (2x 512MB modules) GeForce 7600GS 512MB Gigabit Lan 8 Channel HD 200 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear 1x N/A 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD Black ATX Mid tower 400W Included Microsoft Basic Black Altec Lansing 2 pcs + Subwoofer Microsoft Wheel Optical Black Microsoft Windows MCE 2005
Asus P5LD2/C Intel 945P Intel Pentium Dual Core 3.4G 775 1066MHz 1 GB DDR2 PC4200 (2x 512MB modules) ATI Radeon X550GE 256MB Gigabit Lan 8 Channel HD 200 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear N/A N/A 0, 1, 5, 10 Black ATX Mid tower 350W Included Microsoft Basic Black Altec Lansing 2 pcs + Subwoofer Microsoft Wheel Optical Black Microsoft Windows MCE 2005
Asus P5L-MX Intel 945G Intel Core 2 Duo 6300 1.86G 775 1066MHz 512 MB DDR2 PC4200
Asus P5L-MX Intel 945G Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.8G 775 1066MHz 1 GB DDR2 PC4200 (2x 512MB modules) Integrated Intel 950 (PCI-E upgradeable) Gigabit Lan 6 Channel HD 160 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear N/A N/A N/A Black ATX Mid tower 350W Included Vibe Multimedia Black Vibe 2 pcs Black Vibe Optical Scroll Black Microsoft Windows MCE 2005
Asus P5L-MX Intel 945G Intel Pentium 4 3.2G 775 1066MHz 512 MB DDR2 PC4200
Asus P5PE-VM Intel 865G Intel Celeron 3.06G 775 1066/800/533MHz 512MB DDR PC3200
Video LAN Audio Hard Drive Optical Floppy Card Reader USB IEEE 1394 WiFi-bg RAID Case Power Supply Mousepad Keyboard Speaker Mouse Others O/S Bonus Software Warranty
Integrated Intel 950 (PCI-E upgradeable) Gigabit Lan 6 Channel HD 160 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear N/A N/A N/A Black ATX Mid tower 350W Included Microsoft Basic Black Altec Lansing 2 pcs + Subwoofer Microsoft Wheel Optical Black Microsoft Windows XP Home
Integrated Intel 950 (PCI-E upgradeable) Gigabit Lan 6 Channel HD 160 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW Yes Yes 2 on front /4 on rear N/A N/A N/A Black ATX Mid tower 350W Included Vibe Multimedia Black Vibe 2 pcs Black Vibe Optical Scroll Black Microsoft Windows MCE 2005

Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Integrated (AGP upgradeable) Gigabit Lan Integrated 6 channel 160 GB SATA 16x DVD-RW N/A Yes 2 on front /4 on rear N/A N/A N/A Black M.ATX Mini Tower 300W Included Vibe Multimedia Black Vibe 2 pcs Black Vibe Optical Scroll Black 56K Modem Microsoft Windows MCE 2005

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