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Powering up

This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the
system.

Summary of Contents for P5LD2 Deluxe

Page 1: ...Motherboard P5LD2 Deluxe ...

Page 2: ... product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LO...

Page 3: ...n 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes 2 2 2 2 3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2 3 2 2 4 Motherboard layout 2 4 2 2 5 Layout contents 2 5 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 7 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 2 7 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 10 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2 12 2 4 System memory 2 14 2 4 1 Overview 2 14 2 4...

Page 4: ... ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 7 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility 4 8 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 12 4 2 2 Menu bar 4 12 4 2 3 Navigation keys 4 12 4 2 4 Menu items 4 13 4 2 5 Sub menu items 4 13 4 2 6 Configuration fields 4 13 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 13 4 2 8 Scroll bar 4 13 4 2 9 General help 4 13 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 3 1 System Time 4 14 4 3 2 System Date 4 14 4 3 3 Legacy Diskette A ...

Page 5: ...g the support CD 5 1 5 2 2 Drivers menu 5 2 5 2 3 Utilities menu 5 4 5 2 4 Manuals menu 5 5 5 2 5 ASUS Contact information 5 6 5 2 6 Other information 5 6 5 3 Software information 5 9 5 3 1 ASUS MyLogo2 5 9 5 3 2 AI NET 2 5 11 5 3 3 Audio configurations 5 12 5 5 RAID configurations 5 17 5 5 1 Installing hard disks 5 18 5 5 2 Intel RAID configurations 5 19 5 5 3 Silicon Image RAID configurations 5 ...

Page 6: ...r 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 Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect 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 Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 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 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support...

Page 9: ...ress 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 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 iP5LD2E ROM DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER W...

Page 10: ...upport unbufferred non ECC DDR2 667 FSB 1066 800 DDR2 533 FSB 1066 800 533 or DDR2 400 FSB 800 533 memory modules Supports up to 4 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x Universal PCI Express x16 slot at x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel ICH7R SouthBridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 hard disk 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb s with Intel Matrix Storage T...

Page 11: ...DVB T only Analog TV FM WiFi Home 802 11 a b g Stack Cool 2 SATA On The Go AI Quiet ASUS SATA On The Go ASUS EZ Plug ASUS AI Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x External SATA port SATA On The Go 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S PDIF Out port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port pur...

Page 12: ...CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Serial port connector COM port 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4 pin ASUS EZ Plug connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2 0 ports 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x GAME MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel High Definition ...

Page 13: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...tents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe motherboard I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules IEEE1394 1 port module Serial COM2 port module USB 2 0 2 ports and GAME 1 port module Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables dual plugs ...

Page 16: ... ATA II ports with Intel Matrix Technology including RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 making it an excellent foundation for a powerful desktop computer Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel EM64T EM64T EM64T EM64T EM64T The motherboard supports Intel Pentium D or Intel Pentium 4 processors with the Intel EM64T Extended Memory 64 Technology The Intel EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64 bit oper...

Page 17: ...xpress slot allows users to set up a dual graphics card platform on a single motherboard The ASUS Smart Switch detects PCI Express devices installed and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express lanes to optimize bandwidth allocation See page 2 20 for details Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard...

Page 18: ...EEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple low cost high bandwidth asynchronous real time data interfacing between computers peripherals ...

Page 19: ... software application support and a user friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly You can share photos videos and MP3 files with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires The ASUS WiFi TV card also offers digital TV for DVB T only connection which presents higher TV resolution and more functions compared to the traditional analog TV standard T...

Page 20: ...T 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET2 is a BIOS based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts With this utility you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN RJ 45 port During the bootup process AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy See pages 4 23 a...

Page 21: ...nology ASUS HyperPath 3 technology ASUS HyperPath 3 technology ASUS HyperPath 3 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 3 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory Enabling Hyper Path 3 on system improves memory performance without affecting system stability See page 4 27 for details Fanless Design Fanless Design Fanles...

Page 22: ...1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 23: ... Hardware information This chapter 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 ...

Page 24: ...P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary 2 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 7 2 4 System memory 2 14 2 5 Expansion slots 2 18 2 6 Jumpers 2 22 2 7 Connectors 2 23 ...

Page 25: ...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 Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensu...

Page 26: ...d 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction 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 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes ...

Page 27: ...tack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board PCB to dissipate heat that critical components generate ...

Page 28: ...pin module DDR2 DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_A2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module CHA1_FAN2 IE_1394_2 FLOPPY Super I O 8Mb BIOS TSB43AB22A PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard PARALLEL PORT SPDIF_O SPDIF_O2 CD EZ_PLUG ALC882M PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 CLRTC USB78 USB56 SATA2 SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 SATA_RAID2 PWR_FAN EX_SATA1 Intel ICH7R SB_PWR EATXPWR PRI_IDE CR2032 3V ...

Page 29: ...ers P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 22 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 PS 2 mouse port green 2 23 2 Parallel port 2 23 3 IEEE 1394a port 2 23 4 LAN RJ 45 port 2 23 5 Side Speaker Out port black 2 23 6 Center Subwoofer port orange 2 23 7 Line ...

Page 30: ...nnectors 7 pin SATA_RAID2 2 28 6 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 2 29 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 29 8 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 2 30 9 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME 2 30 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 31 11 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 2 31 12 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 32 13...

Page 31: ...tallation 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 ...

Page 32: ...ment key Alignment key Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Gold triangle mark Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate Load plate A B 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Retention tab Load lever Load lever Load lever Load lev...

Page 33: ...nt bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 6 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab A B The motherboard supports 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 feature...

Page 34: ...oles on the motherboard Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end Narrow end of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove of the groove When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel processor heatsink and fan assembly comes...

Page 35: ...the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place B B A A A A B B Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector P5LD2 DELUXE P5LD2 DELUXE CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ...

Page 36: ...k and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard B B A A ...

Page 37: ...n when reinstalling The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation ...

Page 38: ...hannel 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...

Page 39: ...512 1024MB Kingston E5108AE GE E Kingston DS KVR667D2N5 1G 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8 Y5 Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U64AP8 Y5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U64AP8 Y4 Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP Y4 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8 Y4 Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y4 512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY 667B4 MICRON DS 4VB41D9CZM 1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY 667A2 MICRON DS 4UAIID9CWX 256MB MIC...

Page 40: ...SS HY5PS12821F C4 512MB Hynix HYMP564U728 C4 N A SS HY5PS12821F C4 ECC 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U728 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821F C4 ECC 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821F C4 512MB Hynix HYMP564U728 C4 N A SS HY5PS12821FP C4 ECC 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821FP C4 1024MB Hynix HYMP512U728 C4 N A DS HY5PS12821F E3 ECC 512MB ELPIDA EBE51ED8ABFA 5C E ELPIDA DS E5108AB 5C E ECC 512MB EL...

Page 41: ... 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do...

Page 42: ... and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure the it by adj...

Page 43: ...Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ as...

Page 44: ...x4 mode black x4 mode black x4 mode black We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary blue PCI Express slot and install any other PCI Express device on the Universal PCI Express slot black Primary PCI Express x16 Primary PCI Express x16 Primary PCI Express x16 Primary PCI Express x16 Primary PCI Express x16 slot slot slot slot slot The primary PCI Express x16 graphics card supports PCI...

Page 45: ... Express x2 speed 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 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 Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on x4 x2 mode We suggest that you install these cards on the primary PCI Express slot...

Page 46: ...omputer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 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 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never r...

Page 47: ...bwoofer port orange Center Subwoofer port orange Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 7 7 7 7 7 Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 8 8 8 8 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port...

Page 48: ...le PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 9 9 9 9 9 Microphone port pink Microphone port pink Microphone port pink Microphone port pink Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 10 10 10 10 10 Rear Speaker Out port gray Rear Speaker Out port gray Rear Speaker Out port gray Rear Speaker Out ...

Page 49: ...al connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 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 cabl...

Page 50: ...RI_EIDE red IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_EIDE red IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_EIDE red SEC_EIDE red SEC_EIDE red SEC_EIDE red SEC_EIDE red SEC_EIDE red These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133 100 66 signal cables The ITE IDE connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage P5LD2 DELUXE R P5LD2 DELUXE IDE connectors NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribb...

Page 51: ... ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID 0 RAID 1 is available only if you are using Windows 2000 XP When using the connectors in S S S S Standard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE t...

Page 52: ...Mode to use the connectors to build a RAID set See section 4 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details P5LD2 DELUXE P5LD2 DELUXE SATA RAID connector SATA_RAID2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives otherwise you cannot ...

Page 53: ...the motherboard s high definition audio capability 6 6 6 6 6 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD This connector is for the 4 pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive Enable the CD IN function in t...

Page 54: ...4 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard P5LD2 DELUXE P5LD2 DELUXE USB 2 0 connectors USB56 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND 1 USB78 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND 1 9 9 9 9 9 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME M...

Page 55: ...R_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 4 pin CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 3 48 A 41 76 W 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 Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q Fan 2 feature I...

Page 56: ...nerated as a chassis intrusion event 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 P5LD2 DELUXE P5LD2 DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector CHASSIS 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND Default Never connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connecto...

Page 57: ...plug Connecting other power plug types may serious damage to the system Important notes on motherboard power requirements Important notes on motherboard power requirements Important notes on motherboard power requirements Important notes on motherboard power requirements Important notes on motherboard power requirements When installing two VGA cards using a 20 pin ATX PSU with 12V capability we re...

Page 58: ...em warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button Light green 2 pin PWRSW Light green 2 pin PWRSW Light green 2 pin PWRSW Light green 2 pin PWRSW Light green 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power ...

Page 59: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 60: ...ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 61: ... LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper se...

Page 62: ...dows shuts down If you are using Windows XP 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function p...

Page 63: ...4 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 ...

Page 64: ...SUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary 4 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 4 Advanced menu 4 19 4 5 Power menu 4 33 4 6 Boot menu 4 38 4 7 Exit menu 4 43 ...

Page 65: ...reating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y...

Page 66: ...al drive c Click Start Start Start Start Start then select Run Run Run Run Run d In the Open Open Open Open Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press Enter then follow screen instructions to continue 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filena...

Page 67: ...afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDO...

Page 68: ...rn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A afudos iP5LD2E ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrend...

Page 69: ...recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process...

Page 70: ...drive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS...

Page 71: ...5LD2E ROM P5LD2E ROM P5LD2E ROM P5LD2E ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system w...

Page 72: ...ties Utilities Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 to Save the current BIOS file Do...

Page 73: ...ernet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears...

Page 74: ...ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next Next Next ...

Page 75: ...s Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to...

Page 76: ...ular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another System Time 11 10 19 System Date Thu 03 27 2003 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Language English Primary IDE Master ST320413A Primary IDE ...

Page 77: ...hat item 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar 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 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 General help General help General help General help General help At the t...

Page 78: ...kette A 1 44M 3 5 in 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 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 Language English Language English Language English Language English Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Français Deutsch Japanese Chinese G...

Page 79: ...iguration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto 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 Block Mult...

Page 80: ...E Configure SATA As Standard IDE Configure SATA As Standard IDE Configure SATA As Standard IDE Configure SATA As Standard IDE Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the o...

Page 81: ...ATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE Onboard Serial ATA BOOTROM Disabled Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM This item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set as RAID Configuration options Disabled Enabled The Onboard Serial ATA BOOTROM Onboard Serial ATA BOOTROM Onboard Serial ATA BOOTROM Onboard Ser...

Page 82: ...tems in this menu AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMIB...

Page 83: ...cy Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Loads the standard settings for the system AI Overclock AI Overclock AI Overclock AI Overclock AI Overclock Loads overclocking profi...

Page 84: ...CPU Frequency XXX CPU Frequency XXX CPU Frequency XXX 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 450 Refer to the table below for the correct Front S...

Page 85: ...000V 1 5875V 1 5750V 1 5625V 1 5500V 1 5375V 1 5250V 1 5125V 1 5000V 1 4875V 1 4750V 1 4625V 1 4500V 1 4375V 1 4250V 1 4125V 1 4000V 1 3875V 1 3750V 1 3625V 1 3500V 1 3375V 1 3250V 1 3125V 1 3000V 1 2875V 1 2750V FSB Termination Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto Allows you to select the front side bus te...

Page 86: ...ctivates overclocking on a light CPU loading Less Sensitive Less Sensitive Less Sensitive Less Sensitive Less Sensitive activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading Target Frequency Overclock 3 Allows you to set the target frequency Configuration options Overclock 3 Overclock 5 Overclock 7 Overclock 10 Overclock 15 Overclock 20 Overclock 30 The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking...

Page 87: ...ort POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST When enabled the menu reports the cable faults or shorts and displays the point length where the fault or short is detected Configuration options Disabled Enabled POST Check LAN Cable Di...

Page 88: ... 2 0 Controller Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps...

Page 89: ...all a CPU that supports the lock free feature Only some latest CPUs support this feature CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto CPU Lock Free Auto Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x Setting this item to Auto allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB Configuration opt...

Page 90: ...he screen to display the following items Scroll down the screen to display the following items Scroll down the screen to display the following items Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Ref...

Page 91: ...rols the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Clocks 5 Clocks 6 Clocks DRAM RAS to CAS Delay 4 Clocks Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read write command Configuration options 2 Clocks 3 Clocks 4 Clocks 5 Clocks 6 Clocks DRAM RAS Activate to Precharge Delay 15 Clocks Configuration options 4 Clocks ...

Page 92: ...Latency Auto Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency Configuration options Auto Slow Normal PEG Root Control Auto PEG Root Control Auto PEG Root Control Auto PEG Root Control Auto PEG Root Control Auto Allows you to enable disable or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled PEG Link Mode Auto PEG Link Mode Auto PEG Link Mode Au...

Page 93: ...d Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled The Gigabit LAN controller...

Page 94: ...t1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port Mode EC...

Page 95: ... 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 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 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...

Page 96: ... IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device 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 ...

Page 97: ...me No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options Yes No 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Suppo...

Page 98: ...C Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call wh...

Page 99: ...Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Powe...

Page 100: ...Fan Speed RPM xxxx RPM or N A CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxx RPM or N A CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxx RPM 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 CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control Disabled CPU Q Fan Control...

Page 101: ...ptimal CPU FAN PROFILE MODE Optimal CPU FAN PROFILE MODE Optimal Sets the CPU fan profile mode Configuration options Optimal Silent Mode Performance Mode Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan2 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis Fan2 Speed xxxxRPM or N A Chassis ...

Page 102: ...xth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device sequence of available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device PM ST330620A 3rd Boot Device PS ASUS CD...

Page 103: ...ptions Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration ...

Page 104: ...upervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Passwor...

Page 105: ...User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password User Password User Password User Password User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed I...

Page 106: ...ord Check Setup Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabl...

Page 107: ...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 computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok to save the changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program p...

Page 108: ...Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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 Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok to load default values Select Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Save Changes Save Changes Save Changes Save Changes Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile R...

Page 109: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 110: ... ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary 5 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 3 Software information 5 9 5 5 RAID configurations 5 17 5 6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 39 ...

Page 111: ... the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer 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 W...

Page 112: ...hipset components on the motherboard When installed to the target system this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components You can install this utility using three different modes interactive silent or unattended preload Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattende...

Page 113: ... Image 32bit SATA Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 32bit SATA Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 32bit SATA Driver Disk Allows you to create a Silicon Image RAID Serial ATA driver disk for a 32 bit system Click to display more items Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Disk Make Silicon Image 64 bit RAID Driver Disk M...

Page 114: ... in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website Before using the ASUS Update make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer...

Page 115: ...on The anti virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu 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 f...

Page 116: ...ab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 5 2 6 5 2 6 5 2 6 5 2 6 5 2 6 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display th...

Page 117: ...e this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support ...

Page 118: ...port Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 119: ... option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 Select Update BIOS from a file Update B...

Page 120: ...returns to the ASUS Update utility flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo 10 After flashing the BIOS restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST 8 Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio box 7 When the logo images appear on the right window pane select an image to enlarge by clicking on it ...

Page 121: ...er Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester To use the the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester utility 1 Launch the VCT utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Teste...

Page 122: ...nager icon on the taskbar From the taskbar double click on the SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Control...

Page 123: ...d Dolby applications Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Dolby Feature Launch buttons Feature Launch buttons Feature Launch buttons Feature Launch buttons Feature Launch buttons Click the button of the feature you want to launch Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button to minimize the window display Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Click the exit button to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manag...

Page 124: ...ic environment adjust the equalizer or set the karaoke to your desired settings 3 Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output playback volume and audio input record volume To set the mixer options 1 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager click the Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer Mixer tab 2 Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and or ...

Page 125: ...display the distance in feet 3 Adjust the values to your desired settings by entering a numeric value in the boxes or clicking the up down arrow 4 Click to test your settings 5 Click to effect the Bass Management settings and exit Audio I O The Audio I O option allows you configure your input output settings To set the Audio I O options 1 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager click the Audio I O Audio...

Page 126: ...oise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording 3 Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording 4 Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature To start the 3D Audio Demo 1 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager cl...

Page 127: ...ving to be calculated and written With the RAID 0 1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD...

Page 128: ...sks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created R...

Page 129: ...1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu select IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration then press Enter 3 Select the item Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As then press Enter to display the configuration options 4 Select RAID RAID RAID RAI...

Page 130: ...1 Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives 2 Turn on the system 3 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 0 0 1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disk...

Page 131: ... to configure as RAID This pop up screen appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 0 0 1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE ARRAY MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters Change TAB ...

Page 132: ...ipe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 Press Enter when the Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume item is highlighted This warning message appears WARNING ALL...

Page 133: ...ity Capacity item is highlighted key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 5 Press Enter when the Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume Create Volume item is highlighted This warning message appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 0 0 1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation ...

Page 134: ...me RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Volume10 RAID10 RAID0 1 Select Disks 128KB XXX X GB Create Volume 2 Enter a name for the RAID 10 set then press Enter 3 When the RAID Level RAID Level RAID Level RAID Level RAID Level item is highlighted press the up down arrow key to select RAID 10 RAID0 1 RAID 10 RAID0 1 RAID 10 RAID0 1 RAID 10 RAID0 1 RAID 10 RAID0 1 then press Enter 4 When the Stripe Siz...

Page 135: ...gth that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Volume5 RAID5 Parity Select Disks 64KB 0 0 GB Create Volume WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 7 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go bac...

Page 136: ...r selection 6 When the Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size item is highlighted press the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array then press Enter The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The default stripe size is 64 KB TIP TIP TIP TIP TIP We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia com...

Page 137: ...ID set you want to delete then press Del This window appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5 0 0 1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 05 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX xxxxx X XXX XGB Normal Yes HELP Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive s and cause any member disks to become availab...

Page 138: ... non RAID Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive To reset a RAID set hard disk drive 1 From the utility main menu select 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID then press Enter to display this screen 2 Use the up down arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to...

Page 139: ...Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller item to RAID Mode See section 4 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 3 Save your changes and Exit Setup Launching the Silicon Image RAID 5 Manager Launching the Silicon Image RAID 5 Manager Launching the Silicon Image RAID 5 Manager Launching the Silicon Image RAID 5 Manager Launching the Silicon Image R...

Page 140: ...Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts automatically restores disrupted drives on a RAID set Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format creates a pattern of reference marks on a drive Formatting the disks erases all data previously stored in the drive Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logica...

Page 141: ...icon Image configuration utility main menu select Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set then press Enter to display an option menu 2 Select RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 then press Enter to display the following 3 Select your desired method of configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration ...

Page 142: ... then press Enter f Press Y to confirm or N to return to the Main Menu TIP TIP TIP TIP TIP We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB Creating a RAID 1 set Mirrored Creating a RAID 1 set ...

Page 143: ...s to set the RAID size then press Enter c Press Y to confirm or N to return to the Main Menu Auto configuration creates a RAID 1 set without a backup copy of the current source disk data When migrating a single hard disk drive to a RAID 1 set use of the Manual configuration is recommended MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Create with data copy Create without data copy The Create wi...

Page 144: ...desired copy method then press Enter g The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press Enter h Press Y to confirm or N to return to the Main Menu A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy 2 Select RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 RAID 5 then press Enter to display the following MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual c...

Page 145: ...tion configuration configuration and press Enter The following pop up menu appears b Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press Enter TIP TIP TIP TIP TIP We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXX...

Page 146: ...guration configuration and press Enter The following pop up menu appears b Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press Enter 2 Select RAID 10 RAID 10 RAID 10 RAID 10 RAID 10 then press Enter to display the following MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Creating a RAID 10 set Mirrored Striped Creating a RAID 10 set Mirrored Striped Cr...

Page 147: ... copy Create with data copy Create with data copy option allows you to copy the current data from the source drive to the mirror drive The Create Create Create Create Create without data copy without data copy without data copy without data copy without data copy option disables the disk copy function of the Mirrored set If you selected Create without data copy Create without data copy Create with...

Page 148: ...t Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set 1 From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu select Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set then press Enter 2 From the sub menu Select CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATEN...

Page 149: ...rompted to boot from CD The Makedisk menu appears 6 Place a blank high density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive then press 7 The following message displays on screen Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO Press any key to boot from CDROM 1 Make ICH7 RAID AHCI 32bits Driver Disk 2 Make ICH7 RAID AHCI 64bits Driver Disk 3 Make ITE8211 32bits Driver Disk 4 Make ITE8211 64bits Driver Disk 5 Make Sil3132 RA...

Page 150: ...r 64 bit ITE 8211F driver disk Click Make ICH7 32 bit RAID Driver Disk Make ICH7 32 bit RAID Driver Disk Make ICH7 32 bit RAID Driver Disk Make ICH7 32 bit RAID Driver Disk Make ICH7 32 bit RAID Driver Disk or Make ICH7 Make ICH7 Make ICH7 Make ICH7 Make ICH7 64 bit RAID Driver Disk 64 bit RAID Driver Disk 64 bit RAID Driver Disk 64 bit RAID Driver Disk 64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create a 32 bit o...

Page 151: ...A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports ...

Page 152: ...D2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe Chapter summary A A 1 Intel EM64T A 1 A 2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST A 1 A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology A 3 ...

Page 153: ... Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 3 Install the 64 bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD 4 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 A 2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ...

Page 154: ...rties Properties from the pop up menu 6 When the Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties Display Properties window appears click the Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver Screen Saver tab 7 Click the Power Power Power Power Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Power Options Pr...

Page 155: ...g a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper Th...

Page 156: ...A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features Appendix CPU features ...

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