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... 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 setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... 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 setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that you need when... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that you need when... guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and...
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P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS SATA On-The-Go (External Serial ATA port on the rear panel Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling technology Other ASUS special features Fanless design AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering the operating system ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Multi-language BIOS BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.44...
P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS SATA On-The-Go (External Serial ATA port on the rear panel Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling technology Other ASUS special features Fanless design AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering the operating system ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Multi-language BIOS BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.44...
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The NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with dual-RAID functionality that speeds up ... four SATA 3 Gb/s and two PATA connectors. See page 4-19 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See pages 2-32 and 5-24. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. Only Intel® Pentium® 4 processors (formerly code-named Prescott) 6xx series built on the rear...
The NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with dual-RAID functionality that speeds up ... four SATA 3 Gb/s and two PATA connectors. See page 4-19 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See pages 2-32 and 5-24. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. Only Intel® Pentium® 4 processors (formerly code-named Prescott) 6xx series built on the rear...
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... the system configuration. See pages 4-25 and 5-12 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Four additional settings are available for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 1-7 See pages 2-27 and 5-13 for two graphics cards This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. PEG Link Mode ... between the PCI Express x16 slots, allowing increased airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See page 4-28 for PC multimedia...
... the system configuration. See pages 4-25 and 5-12 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Four additional settings are available for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 1-7 See pages 2-27 and 5-13 for two graphics cards This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. PEG Link Mode ... between the PCI Express x16 slots, allowing increased airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See page 4-28 for PC multimedia...
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The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading... due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-12 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to...
The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading... due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-12 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to...
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...Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot..., you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables...
...Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot..., you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables...
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...and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe CLRTC ® 12 23 Normal (Default) P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC •...; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
...and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe CLRTC ® 12 23 Normal (Default) P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC •...; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
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...details on how to [Disabled] by default. N V I D I D F u n c t i o n item in the BIOS. P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe ® SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 ...RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe SATA connectors These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap...
...details on how to [Disabled] by default. N V I D I D F u n c t i o n item in the BIOS. P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe ® SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 ...RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe SATA connectors These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap...
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... hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • Use this connector, set . • The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 2-33 I I m a g e® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1) This connector is configured. DO NOT...
... hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • Use this connector, set . • The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 2-33 I I m a g e® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1) This connector is configured. DO NOT...
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... connector is for the system power button. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 2-41 The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns...
... connector is for the system power button. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 2-41 The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns...
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... on the devices in Chapter 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on... b. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
... on the devices in Chapter 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the chain) c. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on... b. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
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... then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the T u r n O f f button... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. The...
... then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the T u r n O f f button... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. The...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe
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... following utilities allow you to your system. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for...
... following utilities allow you to your system. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for...
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4.
... from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4.
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...m p u t e r. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Click F i l e from the ...
...m p u t e r. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Click F i l e from the ...
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...the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-5 Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as ...backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
...the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 4-5 Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as ...backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...