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
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.. A-4 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology. A-4

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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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. This chapter also 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. Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key <Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Italics

<Key>

Command

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM
P5LD2-VM specifications summary
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 Northbridge: Intel 945G Southbridge: Intel ICH7 1066/800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 667/533 MHz DDR2 DIMMs Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards 1 x PCI Express xx PCI slots Intel ICH7 SouthBridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports ITE IDE controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 Realtek ALC882 8-channel High-Definition audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) Sensing Technology support Intel Gigabit LAN controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel high-definition audio I/O ports
Chipset Front Side Bus Memory

VGA Expansion slots

Storage

LAN USB Rear panel

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BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall)

Special features

I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability Internal connectors WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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

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 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 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 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 1-8 for details.
Intel Dual-Core Technology CPU support
The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. See page 1-8 for details.
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Intel 945G chipset

The Intel 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 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 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 600 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s. See pages 1-15 to 1-17 for details.

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 1-20 for details.

64-bit CPU support

The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications.

AI Overclocking

This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30 percent (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. See section 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration to set the BIOS items for overclocking.

Serial ATA technology

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.

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. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See pages 2-32 and 2-33 for details.

Innovative ASUS features

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 MyLogo2

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-35.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
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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 to 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 component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is 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

P5LD2-VM Onboard LED

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

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.

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

Screw holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

Motherboard layout

CPU_FAN

ATX12V

PARALLEL PORT
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

PWR_FAN

LGA775

F_USB12

LAN_USB34
Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer
Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

CHA_FAN

Gigabit LAN

Intel ICH7

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

Intel FWH 4Mb

SATA4 SATA2

F_PANEL

ITE 8211

PCIEX1_1

SPDIF_OUT

PLED CHASSIS SPEAKER

PRI_IDE

PCIEX16

PCI_EIDE

EATXPWR

Intel GMCH 945G

FLOPPY

Super I/O
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package.
Your boxed Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. 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. Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

Installling the CPU

To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P5LD2-VM CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

PnP Cap

Retention tab

Load lever

This side of the cam box should face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle.
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (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 the CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark
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 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.

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

Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). 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 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. 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.
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
Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Vendor Hynix Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Model HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 MT8HTF3264AY-667B5 MT8HTF3264AY-667B6 HYS64T64000HU-3S-A HYS64T32000HU-3S-A HYS64T128020HU-3S-A EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E Brand Hynix Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon ELPIDA ELPIDA N/A Side(s) SS DS SS SS SS SS SS DS SS SS DS Component HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 4SB42D9CZM 5FB42D9DPN HYB18T512800AF3S HYB18T512160AF-3S HYB18T512800AF3S E2508AB-GE-E E5108AE-GE-E N/A DIMM support A B C

To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the onboard battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. Re-install the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 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!

4. 5. 6.

Normal (Default) Clear CMOS

P5LD2-VM 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 reset parameter settings to default values.

Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. 2. 3.

P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. P a r a l l e l p o r t. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. L A N ( R J - ) p o r t. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED

LAN port

4. 5. 6. 7.

R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( o r a n g e ). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ). 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.

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.7 Exit Menu. 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 and.

BIOS menu screen

Menu bar Configuration fields General help

Menu items

System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information
[11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[ST320413A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

Menu bar

For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] 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]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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]
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]

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.
Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor

[Auto] [No] [Enabled]