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Profile 4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 4-17 ...Voltage Control 4-20 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-31 4.5.4 ...
Profile 4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 4-17 ...Voltage Control 4-20 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-31 4.5.4 ...
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... 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU features...
... 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-29 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU features...
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...installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
...installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
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... supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA nForce® 750i SLI built-in Gigabit MAC with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 - P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset...
... supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA nForce® 750i SLI built-in Gigabit MAC with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 - P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset...
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xiii P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��ti�o�n�s��s�u�m��m�a��ry� Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents...CPU / 1 x Power / 2 x Chassis Fan connectors Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS...
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... ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth.... PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066...
... ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth.... PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066...
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..., this new design is convenient and safe to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel...4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS P5N-D 1-5
..., this new design is convenient and safe to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel...4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS P5N-D 1-5
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...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the...
...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the...
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... the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of the connector. These are for better thermal environment. 8. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5N-D P5N-D Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND...
... the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of the connector. These are for better thermal environment. 8. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5N-D P5N-D Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND...
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... fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 550 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant (500 W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following configuration: Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD ...
... fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 550 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • The ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant (500 W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following configuration: Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD ...
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... the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. ASUS InstAll-Installation...ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. ASUS P5N-D 5-3 ASUS...
... the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. ASUS InstAll-Installation...ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. ASUS P5N-D 5-3 ASUS...
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...174; taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC ...Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.... computer is always at a healthy operating condition. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, ...to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II...the contents of the support CD to start monitoring your computer: 1. Place the support CD to view the ...utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Follow ...
...174; taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC ...Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.... computer is always at a healthy operating condition. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, ...to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II...the contents of the support CD to start monitoring your computer: 1. Place the support CD to view the ...utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Follow ...
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...in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Button i o n Button Functioin Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the ...Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a...
...in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Button i o n Button Functioin Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the ...Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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...are some simple ways to use utility provides four system performance profiles that you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and ... click the AI Gear 3 button on the AI Suite main window. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max.... frequency and vCore voltage for the system to enter AI Nap mode. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode...
...are some simple ways to use utility provides four system performance profiles that you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and ... click the AI Gear 3 button on the AI Suite main window. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max.... frequency and vCore voltage for the system to enter AI Nap mode. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode...
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... achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button Enabled box Profile list appears after clicking ...activate this function. Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite ...the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to achieve the maximum fan speed.
... achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the drop-down list button Enabled box Profile list appears after clicking ...activate this function. Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite ...the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to achieve the maximum fan speed.
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5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. Install a ... Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. ASUS P5N-D A-1 See Chapter 4 for details....
Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. Install a ... Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. ASUS P5N-D A-1 See Chapter 4 for details....
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Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading... installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. ASUS P5N-D A-3
Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading... installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. ASUS P5N-D A-3