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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 4.3.7 ... 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 Hardware Monitor 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Removable Drives 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 4.3.7 ... 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 Hardware Monitor 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-...
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... the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA SLI™...
... the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA SLI™...
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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 Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (...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 CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0 , WOR...
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Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridges ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5N-D �m�o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a�rd� 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices 4 x Serial...
Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridges ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5N-D �m�o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a�rd� 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices 4 x Serial...
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... 5-27 and 5-28 for details. ASUS P5N-D 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to backup...
... 5-27 and 5-28 for details. ASUS P5N-D 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to backup...
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... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections for the...
... you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5N-D 4-1 Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections for the...
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...support CD to Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of paper. Follow these instructions to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. the folder of the disk For C55-MCP51-P5N... Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save the BIOS file to Program: CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4.
...support CD to Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of paper. Follow these instructions to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. the folder of the disk For C55-MCP51-P5N... Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save the BIOS file to Program: CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4.
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... BIOS file using this utility. Reading file "P5N-D.BIN". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it...
... BIOS file using this utility. Reading file "P5N-D.BIN". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it...
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Chapter 5: 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter 5: 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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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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... compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 Always install the...
... compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5N-D 5-1 Always install the...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5N-D 5-7
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5N-D 5-7
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Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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... own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD. ASUS P5N-D 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window...
... own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD. ASUS P5N-D 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window...
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... Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
... Minimize button Information button ASUS P5N-D 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.
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...support CD to complete installation. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 5.3.3 ASUS...Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Installing PC ...
...support CD to complete installation. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 5.3.3 ASUS...Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Installing PC ...
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... Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support CD to launch AI Gear 3, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Click this icon to complete installation. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has...the screen instructions to close or restore the application. 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 normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon ...
... Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support CD to launch AI Gear 3, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Click this icon to complete installation. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has...the screen instructions to close or restore the application. 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 normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon ...
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... Gear 3: • Click the four gear mode buttons below, including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to have AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according ... mode. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Here are some simple ways to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility --
... Gear 3: • Click the four gear mode buttons below, including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you like. • Click Calibration first, and switch to Auto mode to have AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according ... mode. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Here are some simple ways to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility --
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... Yes on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. After ...installing AI Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
... Yes on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. After ...installing AI Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI...
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...to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 click to save the setup. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main...on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enabled to activate this function. Click the drop-down list ...
...to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25 click to save the setup. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main...on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enabled to activate this function. Click the drop-down list ...