Asus P5ld2-v User manual

Motherboard

P5LD2-V

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

Typography ......................................................................................... ix

P5LD2-V specifications summary ........................................................ x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features ............................................. 1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-14

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-17

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-17

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-18

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-18

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-18

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-19

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-20

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ............................................. 2-20

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-20

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2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-21

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-23

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-23

2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-25

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ..................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.4 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 ................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14

4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 4-15

4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16

4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-18

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-19

Contents

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-24

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-25

4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-27

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-29

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-31

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-33

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-33

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-33

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-39

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-40

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-43

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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 Makedisk menu ....................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.6 Contact information ............................................... 5-6

5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-11

5.3.3 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-12

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-17

5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................. 5-18

5.4.2 Intel

RAID configurations .................................... 5-18

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5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-29

Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel

EM64T ........................................................................ A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology (EIST) .................... A-1

A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-2

A.3 Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

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

manufacturer’s 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.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

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 user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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 safetyOperation safety

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.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and

configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

••

•Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

••

•Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of

the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

••

•Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

••

•Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 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 supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

••

•Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard

supports.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1.1.

1. ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

2. Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentationOptional documentation

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 guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

DANGER/WARNING:DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key> 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>

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 /iP5LD2V.ROM

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P5LD2-V specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

CPUCPU

CPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

VGAVGA

VGA

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Storage/RAIDStorage/RAID

Storage/RAID

AudioAudio

Audio

LANLAN

LAN

USBUSB

USB

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

featuresfeatures

features

LGA775 socket for Intel

Pentium

D/Intel

Pentium

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

ICH7R

1066/800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of

unbufferred non-ECC 667/533/400 MHz DDR2 DIMMs

Integrated Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator 950

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards

2 x PCI Express x1

3 x PCI slots

Intel

ICH7R SouthBridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33

- 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s ports with Intel

Matrix

Storage Technology with RAID 0,1,5,10 support

ITE IDE controller supports:

- 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66

Realtek

ALC882 8-channel High-Definition audio CODEC

Optical, Coaxial S/PDIF out support

Support Multi-streaming, Jack-sensing and Jack-retasking

functions

Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller

Support ASUS AI NET2 Technology

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

AI NOS

(Non-delay Overclocking System)

ASUS CPU Lock Free

ASUS PEG Link

ASUS Overclocking(intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

Adjustable FSB/DDR Ratio. Fix PCI/PCIe frequencies

ASUS C.P.R(CPU Parameter Recall)

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OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

featuresfeatures

features

Other ASUSOther ASUS

Other ASUS

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

ASUS AI LifeASUS AI Life

ASUS AI Life

FeaturesFeatures

Features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

Back Panel I/OBack Panel I/O

Back Panel I/O

PortsPorts

Ports

InternalInternal

Internal

connectorsconnectors

connectors

PowerPower

Power

RequirementRequirement

Requirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Precision Tweaker supports:

• 8-step DRAM voltage control

• Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.0125 V increment

• Adjustable PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz up to

150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

• Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz

up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS MyLogo2™

Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling system

AI Quiet

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM

BIOS 2.3

WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion

1 x VGA port

1 x Parallel port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Output

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel high-definition audio I/O ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x Primary IDE connector

4 x Serial ATA connectors

2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x COM connector

1 x GAME/MIDI connector

CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors

System panel connector

Front panel High Definition Audio connector

Chassis intrusion connector

CD Audio-in connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5cmx23cm)

(continued on the next page)

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories

Drivers

ASUS PC Probe 2

ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

Anti-virus software (OEM Version)

2 x SATA cables

1 x 2-port SATA power cable

1 x COM Port module

1x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable

1 x IDE cable

1 x FDD cable

1 x I/O Shield

User’s manual

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Product

introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies

it supports.

ASUS P5LD2-VASUS P5LD2-V

ASUS P5LD2-V

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

ASUS P5LD2-VASUS P5LD2-V

ASUS P5LD2-V 1-11-1

1-11-1

1-1

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

®®

P5P5

P5LL

LD2-VD2-V

D2-VD2-V

D2-V

motherboard!motherboard!

motherboard!

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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P5LD2-V motherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules 1 x COM Port Module

CablesCables

Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables

1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs)

1 x Ultra ATA/133 cable

40-conductor IDE cable

Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1 Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Latest processor technologyLatest processor technology

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array

(LGA) socket designed for the Intel

Pentium

4 processor in the 775-land

package. The motherboard supports the Intel

Pentium

4 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

05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

Dual-Core Technology CPU supportDual-Core Technology CPU support

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 2-7 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

®®

EM64TEM64T

EM64T

The motherboard supports Intel

Pentium

4 CPUs with the Intel

EM64T

(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel

EM64T feature allows your

computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of

system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix

for details.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology (EIST)Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST)

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology (EIST) intelligently manages

the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core

frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power

requirement. See page 4-26 and the Appendix for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

®®

945G chipset945G chipset

945G chipset

The Intel

945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7R 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

ICH7R Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O

controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel

high definition audio.

ASUS P5LD2-VASUS P5LD2-V

ASUS P5LD2-V 1-31-3

1-31-3

1-3

Dual display technology support (optional)Dual display technology support (optional)

Dual display technology support (optional)

The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV

out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show

additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of

content on both VGA and LCD monitors for more workspace. See page

2-19 for details.

DDR2 memory supportDDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates

of 667/533/400 MHz 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

10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-13 to 2-15 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technologySerial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial

ATA interfaces and the Intel

ICH7R. 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. See page 2-28 for

details.

Onboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID solution

Onboard RAID solution

The Intel

ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration

for four SATA connectors and supports the Intel

Matrix Storage

Technology. See pages 2-23 and 5-18 for details.

PCI Express™ interfacePCI Express™ interface

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 2-19 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

8-channel high definition audio8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the Realtek

ALC882 High Definition Audio 8-channel audio

CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel

High Definition Audio

standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports,

and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater

decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The Realtek

ALC882 CODEC comes with a software application that

features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack,

impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined

equalization for various audio devices. See pages 2-22, 2-23, and 5-12 for

details.

S/PDIF digital sound readyS/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the coaxial and

optical S/PDIF Out ports on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your

computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to

powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 for details.

USB 2.0 technologyUSB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the

12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is

backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-23 and 2-28 for details.

Gigabit LAN solutionGigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to

provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN

controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth.

See pages 2-22, and 5-11 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

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 page 4-36 for details.

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