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...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw ... slots 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-22 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-22 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-24 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-24 iii
...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw ... slots 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-22 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-22 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-24 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-24 iii
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Contents 1.9 1.10 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots 1-25 Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12...
Contents 1.9 1.10 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots 1-25 Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12...
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... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/...800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports ...
... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/...800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports ...
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... 1-17 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to 1-21 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.
... 1-17 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to 1-21 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.
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...condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up ...to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. See page 2-42 for...
...condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up ...to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. See page 2-42 for...
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... this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA Onboard USB1.0 controller Onboard USB2.0 controller Onboard SATA0 controller Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio controller A B C - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared...
... this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA Onboard USB1.0 controller Onboard USB2.0 controller Onboard SATA0 controller Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio controller A B C - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25 Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the...
... card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25 Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the...
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... options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set PCI Express related field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults ... NB PCIE Frequency [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set the PCI Express frequency. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to the default setting. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set PCI Express related field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults ... NB PCIE Frequency [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set the PCI Express frequency. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to the default setting. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... procedures in this section. 3.3.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list. 3- Chapter...(www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can ...
... procedures in this section. 3.3.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list. 3- Chapter...(www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can ...
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Goldfingers 2. Prepare two graphics cards. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-11 Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. To install the graphics cards: 1. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
Goldfingers 2. Prepare two graphics cards. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-11 Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. To install the graphics cards: 1. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
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Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Insert one graphics card into the black slot labeled PCIEX16_2. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3. Insert the second graphics card into the blue slot labeled PCIEX16_1.
Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Insert one graphics card into the black slot labeled PCIEX16_2. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3. Insert the second graphics card into the blue slot labeled PCIEX16_1.
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Align and insert the SLI flexible cable connector to the graphics card installed on each graphics card. SLI connector 6. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-13 5. Make sure that your graphics card package to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the goldfingers on the blue PCI Express slot. Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
Align and insert the SLI flexible cable connector to the graphics card installed on each graphics card. SLI connector 6. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-13 5. Make sure that your graphics card package to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the goldfingers on the blue PCI Express slot. Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw ... slots 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-22 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-22 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-24 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-24 iii
...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw ... slots 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-22 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-22 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-24 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot 1-24 iii
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Contents 1.9 1.10 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots 1-25 Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12...
Contents 1.9 1.10 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots 1-25 Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/.../667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports ...
... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/.../667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports ...
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PCI Express features point‑to ten times faster than ...for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality Realtek ALC883 audio ... and at the back I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. The external SATA port located at midboard. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See...
PCI Express features point‑to ten times faster than ...for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality Realtek ALC883 audio ... and at the back I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. The external SATA port located at midboard. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See...
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... NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS has devoted special efforts to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. The heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to...
... NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS has devoted special efforts to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. The heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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...ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 - 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI...Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA Onboard USB1.0 ...
...ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 - 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI...Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA Onboard USB1.0 ...
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction