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... 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-25 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-27 2.7.3 Installing the optional fan 2-36 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable...
... 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-25 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-27 2.7.3 Installing the optional fan 2-36 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable...
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P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion ...le�r��s�u�p��p�o�r�t�s�: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (one at back panel) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports �(4���a�t��m��id...max. 8GB, DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and...
P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion ...le�r��s�u�p��p�o�r�t�s�: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (one at back panel) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports �(4���a�t��m��id...max. 8GB, DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and...
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... I/O 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM...
... I/O 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM...
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...ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-in the long line 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...cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5N-D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the ...
...ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-in the long line 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...cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5N-D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the ...
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...panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5N-D 1-5 saving up your motherboard...is convenient and safe to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install...
...panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5N-D 1-5 saving up your motherboard...is convenient and safe to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install...
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ASUS P5N-D 2-3 ® P5N-D 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 (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O2 LGA775 ...174; nForce® 750i SLI™ ALC883 CD AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 BIOS FLOPPY IE1394_2 CHA_FAN2 USBPW5-8 USB56 CLRTC SB_PWR CHASSIS USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal...
ASUS P5N-D 2-3 ® P5N-D 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 (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O2 LGA775 ...174; nForce® 750i SLI™ ALC883 CD AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 BIOS FLOPPY IE1394_2 CHA_FAN2 USBPW5-8 USB56 CLRTC SB_PWR CHASSIS USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal...
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... 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. Layout contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slot PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumpers 1.
... 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. Layout contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slot PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumpers 1.
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... LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 5. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5N-D 2-25 IEEE 1394a port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed...to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.
... LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 5. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5N-D 2-25 IEEE 1394a port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed...to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1.
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... Audio Channel P5N-D Internal audio connector (black) ASUS P5N-D 2-33 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high...
... Audio Channel P5N-D Internal audio connector (black) ASUS P5N-D 2-33 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high...
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground 11. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED...settings. P5N-D System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) This connector is ...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground 11. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED...settings. P5N-D System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) This connector is ...
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... orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the ASUS Q-Connector. 12. Connect the front panel cables to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. ASUS P5N-D 2-35
... orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the ASUS Q-Connector. 12. Connect the front panel cables to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. ASUS P5N-D 2-35
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...that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the ..., the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, ...your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see BIOS beep ... Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS�P�5�N��-D� 3-1 For systems with a surge protector. 5. After applying power...
...that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the ..., the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, ...your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see BIOS beep ... Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS�P�5�N��-D� 3-1 For systems with a surge protector. 5. After applying power...
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...;b�le��d�]�[�E�n�a��b�le��d�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to disable or set to edit. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard...[Disabled] [Enabled] HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...;b�le��d�]�[�E�n�a��b�le��d�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to disable or set to edit. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard...[Disabled] [Enabled] HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...