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... 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.5 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chpater 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS...
... 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.5 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chpater 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS...
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...'s Restriction on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-EM HDMI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is in the digital...
...'s Restriction on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-EM HDMI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is in the digital...
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... the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-6 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). See page...
... the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-6 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). See page...
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... size supported by the two black sockets is recommended that you can only install them into DIMM3; For optimum compatibility, it into DIMM1 and DIMM3 at the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5N-EMHDMI R 112 Pins P5N-EM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Sockets DIMM1 DIMM2, and DIMM3 Color Yellow Black 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
... size supported by the two black sockets is recommended that you can only install them into DIMM3; For optimum compatibility, it into DIMM1 and DIMM3 at the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5N-EMHDMI R 112 Pins P5N-EM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Sockets DIMM1 DIMM2, and DIMM3 Color Yellow Black 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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...the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
...the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and...
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... on the IDE connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-29 P5N-EMHDMI R PRI_IDE P5N-EM HDMI IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to hear system beeps and warnings. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match...
... on the IDE connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-29 P5N-EMHDMI R PRI_IDE P5N-EM HDMI IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to hear system beeps and warnings. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is removed to match...
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...the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD / DVD in...
...the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD / DVD in...
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... right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 0 : 14 : 36 Tue, Jan 1 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [Non.e.]... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity...
... right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 0 : 14 : 36 Tue, Jan 1 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [Non.e.]... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity...
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... of an IDE hard disk drive. If no IDE device is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. There is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to [Manual]. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for this sub-menu. If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for each IDE device. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help Primary...
... of an IDE hard disk drive. If no IDE device is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select [Manual] to display the IDE device information. There is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to [Manual]. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for this sub-menu. If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for each IDE device. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help Primary...
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...menu for each SATA device. These values are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-19 Select a device item then press to the system. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Slects the type of the hard disk read/write heads. Head Shows the number of fixed disk connected to display the SATA device information. 2.3.5 SATA...
...menu for each SATA device. These values are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-19 Select a device item then press to the system. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Slects the type of the hard disk read/write heads. Head Shows the number of fixed disk connected to display the SATA device information. 2.3.5 SATA...
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... Spread Spectrum Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help CPU/SATA/PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to set the frame buffer size. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-25 Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
... Spread Spectrum Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help CPU/SATA/PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to set the frame buffer size. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-25 Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
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...BIOS setup 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA configuration HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type HDMI Audio Intergade HDA Codec Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x EPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMA [Auto] [HD Audio] [Auto] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [ECP] EPP1.7 [3] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
...BIOS setup 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA configuration HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type HDMI Audio Intergade HDA Codec Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x EPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMA [Auto] [HD Audio] [Auto] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [ECP] EPP1.7 [3] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
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... to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management...
... to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management...
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... to display the Date of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up menu. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of Month Alarm pop-up from S5 by RTC alarm. Key-in Soft-off causes an initialization string that turns...
... to display the Date of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up menu. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of Month Alarm pop-up from S5 by RTC alarm. Key-in Soft-off causes an initialization string that turns...
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... CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Function x CPU Target Temperature [Disabled] [60ºC/140ºC] CPU Temperature MB Temperature 48ºC/93ºF 37ºC/98ºF Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable Q FAN function CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed 2909 RPM 0 RPM Vcore Vcc 12V Vcc 3.3V Vcc 5V CPU Fan Speed Warning [1.36V] [12.14V] [3.18V] [5.05V] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI...
... CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Function x CPU Target Temperature [Disabled] [60ºC/140ºC] CPU Temperature MB Temperature 48ºC/93ºF 37ºC/98ºF Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable Q FAN function CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed 2909 RPM 0 RPM Vcore Vcc 12V Vcc 3.3V Vcc 5V CPU Fan Speed Warning [1.36V] [12.14V] [3.18V] [5.05V] [600 RPM] Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI...
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2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Floppy Disks Allows you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings ...
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Floppy Disks Allows you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings ...
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...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B326 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8MB SPI Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P5N-EM HDMI VER: 0115 DATE: 01/08/2008 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch...
...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B326 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8MB SPI Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P5N-EM HDMI VER: 0115 DATE: 01/08/2008 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch...
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... optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
... optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Splendid Install the ASUS Splendid. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Splendid Install the ASUS Splendid. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in...
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...-protect the floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- To install the RAID driver: 1. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. Insert floppy disk to locate the driver disk utility. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive...
...-protect the floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- To install the RAID driver: 1. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. Insert floppy disk to locate the driver disk utility. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive...
