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... to find more information ix Conventions used in this 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...
... to find more information ix Conventions used in this 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...
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... when trying to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5NSLI.BIN Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in brackets. Italics Used...
... when trying to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5NSLI.BIN Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in brackets. Italics Used...
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... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-667/DDR2-533 memory modules Supports up to 7 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) (continued on the second slot (black) ASUS EZ Selector ASUS Two-slot thermal design ADI® AD1986A SouldMAX 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology...
... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-667/DDR2-533 memory modules Supports up to 7 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) (continued on the second slot (black) ASUS EZ Selector ASUS Two-slot thermal design ADI® AD1986A SouldMAX 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology...
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... (green) 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. memory tuning from 100 to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
... (green) 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. memory tuning from 100 to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection...
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...selector card connector CPU, Chassis, Power fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) NV RAID Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7....0 ASUS Music Alarm ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) * The USB8 is used for WiFi modual in P5NSLI/WiFi model. * ...
...selector card connector CPU, Chassis, Power fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) NV RAID Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7....0 ASUS Music Alarm ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) * The USB8 is used for WiFi modual in P5NSLI/WiFi model. * ...
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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! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ... disk drive cable I/O shield Wireless LAN 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 - If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... 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! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ... disk drive cable I/O shield Wireless LAN 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 - If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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...® EM64T feature allows your computer to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 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. Intel® Dual-Core Technology ...CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology)....
...® EM64T feature allows your computer to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 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. Intel® Dual-Core Technology ...CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology)....
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... port. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. With...meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution...
... port. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. With...meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution...
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... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights... component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you uninstall any motherboard component. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights... component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you uninstall any motherboard component. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
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... it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5NSLI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
... it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5NSLI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 SPDIF_O1 LGA775...
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 SPDIF_O1 LGA775...
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.... Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the... socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing ...
.... Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the... socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing ...
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Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the ...
Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the ...
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... end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ... install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition ...
... end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ... install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition ...
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... that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at the bottom of the board. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM...
... that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at the bottom of the board. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...+ 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 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on Windows®... you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. 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_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 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on Windows®... you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. 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...
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Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 E5116AB-5C-E HY5PS56821F-C4 D6408TE7BL-37 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 4FBIID9BQM 4FBIID9CHM 4FBIID9CHM HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512160AF-3.7 ... KLBB68F-36EP4 • •• KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - C - B - Supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of modules...
Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 E5116AB-5C-E HY5PS56821F-C4 D6408TE7BL-37 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 4FBIID9BQM 4FBIID9CHM 4FBIID9CHM HYB18T512800AC37 HYB18T512160AF-3.7 ... KLBB68F-36EP4 • •• KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - C - B - Supports one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as one pair of modules...
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...information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the...the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS ...
...information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-21 Turn on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the...the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS ...