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... Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.4 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-44 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Runninig the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup...
... Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.4 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-44 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Runninig the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup...
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... to 750 MHz at 6.25mv - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C.
... to 750 MHz at 6.25mv - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C.
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xiii P5N-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x 1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x COM Port connector 1 x ...panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO USB/KB/MS, PXE, RPL&AI Net2 Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM ...
xiii P5N-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x 1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x COM Port connector 1 x ...panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO USB/KB/MS, PXE, RPL&AI Net2 Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM ...
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Serial ATA and power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in the...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Serial ATA and power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in the...
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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
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set this ...wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set this ...wake-up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that...
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... floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5N-E SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-29 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration...
... floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5N-E SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-29 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration...
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... Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5N-E SLI USB78 USB56 R 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5N-E SLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. ASUS EZ selector card connector...
... Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5N-E SLI USB78 USB56 R 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5N-E SLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. ASUS EZ selector card connector...
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...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. Power supply ...Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical drive (DVD/CD-RW) 2 PCIe™ x 1 card 1 PCI cards 2 USB devices 6 Required +12V current > 25A Required wattage >= 500W Loading Normal Light Intel Pentium D Intel Pentium 4 6800GT x2 6600GT x2 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 2...
...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. Power supply ...Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical drive (DVD/CD-RW) 2 PCIe™ x 1 card 1 PCI cards 2 USB devices 6 Required +12V current > 25A Required wattage >= 500W Loading Normal Light Intel Pentium D Intel Pentium 4 6800GT x2 6600GT x2 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 2...
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... (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. Windows® XP ...
... (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. Windows® XP ...
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... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based... can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5NESLI VER: 0144 [0000...
... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based... can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5NESLI VER: 0144 [0000...
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... preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to malfunction. 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 PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC...
... preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to malfunction. 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 PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC...
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... Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to enable or disable support...
... Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to enable or disable support...
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2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the hard disk, floppy disk, or USB flash disk with the BIOS profile then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to select. Insert the storage device that...program. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Profile This item allows you to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Press to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...
2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the hard disk, floppy disk, or USB flash disk with the BIOS profile then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to select. Insert the storage device that...program. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Profile This item allows you to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Press to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...
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...Enter the BIOS setup program. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5NESLI A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done! Press ... then select Save to Profile 1. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk, a floppy, or USB flash disk with at least xxMB of available storage space. 2. ASUSTek O.C. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Insert the storage device with ...
...Enter the BIOS setup program. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5NESLI A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done! Press ... then select Save to Profile 1. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk, a floppy, or USB flash disk with at least xxMB of available storage space. 2. ASUSTek O.C. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Insert the storage device with ...
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... RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through ASUS InstAll-Installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers...
... RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through ASUS InstAll-Installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers...
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...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix:... CPU features Contents 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-26 2.4.4 Chipset 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-31 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-31 2.4.7 USB ...
...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix:... CPU features Contents 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-26 2.4.4 Chipset 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-31 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-31 2.4.7 USB ...
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P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless...
P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless...
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P5N-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x 1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x COM Port connector 1 x Chassis ...panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO USB/KB/MS, PXE, RPL&AI Net2 Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM ...
P5N-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x 1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x COM Port connector 1 x Chassis ...panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO USB/KB/MS, PXE, RPL&AI Net2 Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM ...
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... Serial ATA and power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 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...
... Serial ATA and power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 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...