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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. viii Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...
...retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. viii Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. ...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to ...of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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... Accessories I/O shield 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x SLI soft bridge Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5N-E SLI If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... Accessories I/O shield 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x SLI soft bridge Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5N-E SLI If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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...CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended ...SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
...CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended ...SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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...high speed interface is ideal for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. The external SATA port located at midboard. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel...carrying data in packets. Gigabit LAN The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up the PCI bus. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of ...
...high speed interface is ideal for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on external devices. The external SATA port located at midboard. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel...carrying data in packets. Gigabit LAN The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up the PCI bus. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of ...
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... to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-6 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.3.2 Innovative...
... to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-6 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.3.2 Innovative...
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...See page 2-25 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-42 for details. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to address the thermal issues across the... Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with customizable boot logos. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge...
...See page 2-25 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-42 for details. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to address the thermal issues across the... Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with customizable boot logos. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge...
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... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in softoff mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in softoff mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
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...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. The edge with external...
...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. The edge with external...
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the...
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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. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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...the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure ...that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified ... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13
...the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure ...that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified ... top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13
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... a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. CPU_FAN R P5N-E SLI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU...
... a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. CPU_FAN R P5N-E SLI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. This ... DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has... dual-channel configuration, the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins P5N-E SLI R 112 Pins P5N-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 ...
ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. This ... DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has... dual-channel configuration, the total size of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins P5N-E SLI R 112 Pins P5N-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 ...
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...; M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E • M20AD6G3I4170G1E53 • BL6464AA804.8FD • BL12864AA804.16FD • TS64MLQ64V8J • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Edition Windows®...
...; M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E • M20AD6G3I4170G1E53 • BL6464AA804.8FD • BL12864AA804.16FD • TS64MLQ64V8J • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Edition Windows®...
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.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.