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... guide x Typography x P5NLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
... guide x Typography x P5NLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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... screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. 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 all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product ...
... screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. 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 all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product ...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard P5NSLI WiFi Cables Serial ATA and power cables for buying an ASUS® P5NSLI or ASUS® P5NSLI/WiFi motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA...antenna 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI soft bridge 1 X 2-port USB module Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5NSLI - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard P5NSLI WiFi Cables Serial ATA and power cables for buying an ASUS® P5NSLI or ASUS® P5NSLI/WiFi motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA...antenna 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI soft bridge 1 X 2-port USB module Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5NSLI - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
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...in the LGA775 package. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in mind. NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ offers Intel® enthusiasts...
...in the LGA775 package. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™...most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in mind. NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ offers Intel® enthusiasts...
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..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-27 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak...panel and at midboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of inappropriate connection. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 1.1 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and...
..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-27 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak...panel and at midboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of inappropriate connection. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 1.1 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and...
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...layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically created to buy a replacement ROM chip. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor ...Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. This special design permits more room for ventilation thus lowering the overall...
...layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically created to buy a replacement ROM chip. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor ...Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. This special design permits more room for ventilation thus lowering the overall...
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... See page 3-8 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to 3-10 for details. See page 2-47 and 2-48 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables...the irritating sound of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with your favorite CD music when system is a...
... See page 3-8 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to 3-10 for details. See page 2-47 and 2-48 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables...the irritating sound of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with your favorite CD music when system is a...
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...sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in softoff mode. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Failure to do so ...may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
...sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in softoff mode. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Failure to do so ...may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below...
... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below...
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These items are available to P5NSLI/WiFi model only. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.9cm (9.0in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard KBPWR... Lithium Cell CMOS Power PWR_FAN SB_PWR USBPW2 CLRTC USB56 CHASSIS PANEL SEC_IDE PRI_IDE The USB78_WFG module and USB7 port are greyed out in the given motherboard layout.
These items are available to P5NSLI/WiFi model only. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.9cm (9.0in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard KBPWR... Lithium Cell CMOS Power PWR_FAN SB_PWR USBPW2 CLRTC USB56 CHASSIS PANEL SEC_IDE PRI_IDE The USB78_WFG module and USB7 port are greyed out in the given motherboard layout.
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...removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase of...8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load...
...removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase of...8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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... thermal condition and performance. • When you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink... assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a CPU...
... thermal condition and performance. • When you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink... assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a CPU...
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... connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in a diagonal sequence to...
... connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in a diagonal sequence to...
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 B assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 pins 112 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 R P5NSLI... channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17
... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 pins 112 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 R P5NSLI... channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17
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...; • N/A SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z • • • N/A SS M512-667-8 • • N/A DS M924-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit 64-bit...
...; • N/A SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z • • • N/A SS M512-667-8 • • N/A DS M924-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit 64-bit...