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P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
... Boot menu 4-38 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.4 Security 4-40
4.7 Exit menu 4-43
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running 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...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
... tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
• Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
Where to find more information...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
... MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE connectors 5 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x 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...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
... the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
...The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e
V X . X X . X X. See page 5-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
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
ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
... the devices.
QFE Update
Installs the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 component update for the USB 1.1/2.0 drivers. Install this update before you install the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
... and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 119
... install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the Award BIOS Flash utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 Updating the BIOS".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 120
... enlarge by clicking on it.
8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box.
9. When the screen 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.
5-10
Chapter 5: Software support
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 122
... r from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar.
From the taskbar, double-click on the S o u n d E f f e c t icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Configuration options
Control settings
window
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Exit button...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 128
... each drive.
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.
Refer to the RAID controllers user manual on the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations.
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Chapter 5: Software...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 139
...RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.
• The Serial ATA port multiplier and external SATA box are purchased separately.
• Make sure to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3132 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from the support CD before using RAID 5 configuration.
Do not unplug the external Serial ATA external box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 was configured.
ASUS P5LD2 Deluxe...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 149
...required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows® environment. To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment:
1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup...
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 150
...-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5LD2 Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 153
...Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP 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...