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Profile 4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.8 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 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 4-17 ...Voltage Control 4-20 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-31 4.5.4 ...
Profile 4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.8 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 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 4-17 ...Voltage Control 4-20 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-31 4.5.4 ...
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... 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU features...
... 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU features...
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...; feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
...; feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power...
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...DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for x16, x16 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI 2.2 Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-Ready graphics cards (�H�a��rd��w�a...with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage ...
...DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for x16, x16 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI 2.2 Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-Ready graphics cards (�H�a��rd��w�a...with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage ...
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xiii P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��ti�o�n�s��s�u�m��m�a��ry� Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents...CPU / 1 x Power / 2 x Chassis Fan connectors Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS...
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... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. It's designed for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. It's definitely ... 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility...
... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. It's designed for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. It's definitely ... 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility...
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...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS...ASUS P5N-D 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. saving up your motherboard...taken. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ...
...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS...ASUS P5N-D 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. saving up your motherboard...taken. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ...
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... the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.... the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push ...
... the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.... the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push ...
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... +3 Volts ASUS P5N-D 2-31 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for better thermal environment. 8. The power supply plugs are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
... +3 Volts ASUS P5N-D 2-31 7. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for better thermal environment. 8. The power supply plugs are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
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..., the system will not boot. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with... with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant (500 W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following configuration: Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD 1...
..., the system will not boot. • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with... with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant (500 W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following configuration: Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD 1...
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Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N-D 5-3 ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Direct Link...
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N-D 5-3 ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Direct Link...
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...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Place the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or ... PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows...
...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Place the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or ... PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows...
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... can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button i o n Button Functioin... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...
... can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button i o n Button Functioin... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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... Mode Max. Power Saving, or shift the gear to enter AI Nap mode. 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to... have AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under...including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23
... Mode Max. Power Saving, or shift the gear to enter AI Nap mode. 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to... have AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under...including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23
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...temperature; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to ...automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature ...
...temperature; Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to ...automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature ...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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... fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions). Install the 64-bit drivers for more ...ASUS P5N-D A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install an Intel® CPU that supports...
... fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions). Install the 64-bit drivers for more ...ASUS P5N-D A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install an Intel® CPU that supports...
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... compiler to compile the code. ASUS P5N-D A-3 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP ...; Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The BIOS item...
... compiler to compile the code. ASUS P5N-D A-3 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP ...; Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The BIOS item...