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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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...and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical ... grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged.
...and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical ... grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged.
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to change...are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ix Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to change...are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ix Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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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 ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...
...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 ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. ...
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..., reliable PC storage, SLI™ technology, PCI Express bus architecture and dual DDR2 memory technology. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. Gigabit LAN The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ...NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ Intel® Edition Get the power of data such as video, audio, and voice. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically ...
..., reliable PC storage, SLI™ technology, PCI Express bus architecture and dual DDR2 memory technology. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. Gigabit LAN The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ...NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ Intel® Edition Get the power of data such as video, audio, and voice. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically ...
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...eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. See pages 1-24 and 1-31 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 digital ...
...eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. See pages 1-24 and 1-31 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 digital ...
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... the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker This feature ...malfunction likelyhood. See page 2-6 for details. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. This protection eliminates the ...
... the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker This feature ...malfunction likelyhood. See page 2-6 for details. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. This protection eliminates the ...
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... for details. See page 1-36 for each parameter. 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 to overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up to the music of the... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. feature of your favorite CD music when system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with...
... for details. See page 1-36 for each parameter. 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 to overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up to the music of the... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. feature of your favorite CD music when system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with...
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... component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the...below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause...bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down ...
... component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the...below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause...bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down ...
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...1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to ...unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw ...
...1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to ...unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw ...
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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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...on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage... purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the ...
...on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage... purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 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.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 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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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® ... the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® ... the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑...
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... connector! 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. •...
... connector! 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. •...
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A A B A B B A 4. 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15
A A B A B B A 4. 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15
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... 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 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB is recommended that you install four 1GB memory... DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... 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 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB is recommended that you install four 1GB memory... DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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...-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. 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...
...-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. 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...