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...Express x1 slots 2-21 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 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... 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 floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-...
...Express x1 slots 2-21 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 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... 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 floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-...
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... x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at back panel) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports �(4���a�t��m��id��-�b�o��a�...MAC with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at mid-board; P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition...
... x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at back panel) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports �(4���a�t��m��id��-�b�o��a�...MAC with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at mid-board; P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition...
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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 Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...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 by Ring ...
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...ATA signal 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! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-in the long line of new features and latest technologies,... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; ASUS P5N-D 1-1
...ATA signal 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! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-in the long line of new features and latest technologies,... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; ASUS P5N-D 1-1
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... settings. See page 5-25 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be...efficient operation. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to best protect your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5N-D 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to...
... settings. See page 5-25 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be...efficient operation. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to best protect your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5N-D 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to...
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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 EPU CPU_FAN ... NVIDIA® 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...
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 EPU CPU_FAN ... NVIDIA® 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...
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.... Layout contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slot PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumpers 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parellel port 3. IEEE 1394a port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 16...
.... Layout contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slot PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumpers 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parellel port 3. IEEE 1394a port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 16...
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5N-D 2-25 This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN ...
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 78 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5N-D 2-25 This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN ...
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...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P5N-D CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-D Internal audio connector (black) ASUS P5N-D 2-33 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5N-D Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition...module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; if you to [HD Audio]. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If ...
...CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P5N-D CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-D Internal audio connector (black) ASUS P5N-D 2-33 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5N-D Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition...module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; if you to [HD Audio]. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If ...
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5N-D System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system ...reboot without turning off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5N-D IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-...
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5N-D System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system ...reboot without turning off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5N-D IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-...
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... match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. 3. Connect the front panel cables to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. 12. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the...
... match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. 3. Connect the front panel cables to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. 12. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the...
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...jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: ...LED on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. At power on the screen. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to a power...system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS�P�5�N��-D� 3-1 For systems with "green" standards or if it has ...
...jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: ...LED on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. At power on the screen. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to a power...system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. ASUS�P�5�N��-D� 3-1 For systems with "green" standards or if it has ...
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...] Allows you to edit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-D 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration �H�D �Au�d� io E�na�bl�ed�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled...
...] Allows you to edit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-D 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration �H�D �Au�d� io E�na�bl�ed�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled...
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...65533;�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 enable or disable the onchip SATA1/SATA2 port. SATA Port 3, 4 ...[Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA2 DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-...
...65533;�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 enable or disable the onchip SATA1/SATA2 port. SATA Port 3, 4 ...[Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA2 DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-...
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With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe ...can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main...exe file to view the current status of the support CD to the optical drive. You can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. To launch the...
With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5N-D 5-15 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe ...can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main...exe file to view the current status of the support CD to the optical drive. You can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. To launch the...
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... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor...
... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor...
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... from the list box. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values...to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5N-D 5-17 Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the ...
... from the list box. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values...to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5N-D 5-17 Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the ...
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... corner of the browser. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left...
... corner of the browser. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left...
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... display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. ASUS P5N-D 5-19 Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. If the CPU has an... logical drives. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display available information. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the ...
... display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. ASUS P5N-D 5-19 Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. If the CPU has an... logical drives. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The left panel of the two logical processors. PCI browser Click to display available information. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the ...