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...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 holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
...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 holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
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... 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 ...16 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 AI NET2 2-25 iv
... 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 ...16 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 AI NET2 2-25 iv
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...nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium® ... when CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 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)...
...nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium® ... when CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 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)...
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... at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment; - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - memory tuning from 200MHz...
... at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment; - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - memory tuning from 200MHz...
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... processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, high-performance, cost-effective processor. The Intel® EM64T feature allows...and office. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with 1066/800 of system memory for more efficient computing. Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This...
... processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, high-performance, cost-effective processor. The Intel® EM64T feature allows...and office. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with 1066/800 of system memory for more efficient computing. Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This...
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... to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-17 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the...ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with ...
... to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-17 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the...ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with ...
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ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to ... to 100 meters at 1MHz increment 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. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the...
ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to ... to 100 meters at 1MHz increment 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. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the...
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B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins...
... (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins...
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....16FD • TS64MLQ64V8J • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Note on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server Standard x64...
....16FD • TS64MLQ64V8J • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Note on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server Standard x64...
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... (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction C - Supports one module inserted into the blue and black ...slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON...
... (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction C - Supports one module inserted into the blue and black ...slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON...
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... setup information such as system •words. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter...default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (...
... setup information such as system •words. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter...default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (...
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...Power Or Reset System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays ...to Continue restart the system. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to ...-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 you to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory -
...Power Or Reset System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays ...to Continue restart the system. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to ...-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 you to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory -
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub... system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools.
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub... system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools.
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu...Jan 19 2006 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑... [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value...
ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu...Jan 19 2006 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑... [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value...
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... menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10...
... menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory Shows the size of sectors per track. Make sure to set the partition of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive ... FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Landing Zone Shows the number...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory Shows the size of sectors per track. Make sure to set the partition of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive ... FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Landing Zone Shows the number...
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...Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset...Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
...Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset...Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
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...] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to...
...] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to...
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...you to set the VCore offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mv] FSB & Memory Config This sub-menu allows you to set FSB & Memory config. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select ...Auto] [800] 800.0 Linked 533.3 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the memory operating voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to configure this item. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if...
...you to set the VCore offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mv] FSB & Memory Config This sub-menu allows you to set FSB & Memory config. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select ...Auto] [800] 800.0 Linked 533.3 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the memory operating voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you want to configure this item. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if...