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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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... where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact your area. Do ...
... where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact your area. Do ...
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...setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells... parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
...setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells... parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... new levels of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.1 Welcome! 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...
... new levels of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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... 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other protected content. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus... is designed to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 1-28 for details. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The...
... 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other protected content. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus... is designed to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 1-28 for details. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The...
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... to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). Update your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD...
... to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). Update your screen. Simply press the predefined hotkey to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD...
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... ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • .... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure ...
... ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • .... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure ...
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... it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-EMHDMI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N-EMHDMI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Quad / Core... socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Core™2 Quad / Core... socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever...
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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. B The CPU fits...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. B The CPU fits...
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...CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is properly applied to install. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / .../ Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use...
...CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that each fastener is properly applied to install. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / .../ Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use...
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... fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5N-EMHDMI R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. 2.
... fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5N-EMHDMI R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. 2.
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A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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...512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into DIMM3; ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 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 ... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. when installing two single-sided memory modules, do not install it is 2G. A DDR2 module has the...
...512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into DIMM3; ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 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 ... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. when installing two single-sided memory modules, do not install it is 2G. A DDR2 module has the...
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... XMS2-5400 4 Corsair SS/ Chip No. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this...
... XMS2-5400 4 Corsair SS/ Chip No. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this...
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... break on 1 the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
... break on 1 the socket. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into...