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... menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-36 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-36 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.6 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. 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...
... menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-36 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-36 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.6 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. 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...
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... 3 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-26 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...
... 3 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-26 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...
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.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the ...installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P5N-D 2-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the ...installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P5N-D 2-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
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... NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI_1 PCI_2 USB 1.1 USB 2.0 IDE controller HD audio PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 SATA1...
... NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI_1 PCI_2 USB 1.1 USB 2.0 IDE controller HD audio PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 SATA1...
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...and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows ...the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates...
...and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows ...the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS P5N-D
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS P5N-D
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... to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
... to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
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... installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek® Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs...
... installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek® Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs...
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... that allows you to create a NVIDIA® Windows® Vista 32/64bit RAID driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to create a NVIDIA® Windows® XP 32/64bit... RAID driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to maintain your computer. ASUS P5N-D 5-5...
... that allows you to create a NVIDIA® Windows® Vista 32/64bit RAID driver. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to create a NVIDIA® Windows® XP 32/64bit... RAID driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to maintain your computer. ASUS P5N-D 5-5...
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... to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The software provides Jack...
... to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The software provides Jack...
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... minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click the shortcut...
... minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click the shortcut...
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... in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on... II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to view the current status of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can start installation. 2. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right...
... in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on... II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to view the current status of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can start installation. 2. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right...
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..., or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5N-D Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. Place the support... CD to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right...
..., or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5N-D Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. Place the support... CD to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right...
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... for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS. See section "4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration > NVRAID Configuration" for details. 4. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Select and...BIOS RAID items: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on RAID...
... for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS. See section "4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration > NVRAID Configuration" for details. 4. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Select and...BIOS RAID items: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on RAID...
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... a RAID set. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS P5N-D 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID driver: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...
... a RAID set. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS P5N-D 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID driver: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...
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6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your ...website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can ...provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements • You should have two...
6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your ...website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can ...provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements • You should have two...
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... Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ASUS P5N-D 6-5 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® ...After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the pop-...
... Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ASUS P5N-D 6-5 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® ...After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the pop-...
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...8226; Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. ...the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. ASUS P5N-D ...
...8226; Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. ...the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. ASUS P5N-D ...