Motherboard Installation Guide
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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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... 1 x 1394a connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii 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...
... 1 x 1394a connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii 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...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME...
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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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...2-45 and 2-46 for details. See page 2-6 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to ...users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to conveniently...each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. Profile that allows users to buy a replacement ROM chip...
...2-45 and 2-46 for details. See page 2-6 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to ...users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to conveniently...each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. Profile that allows users to buy a replacement ROM chip...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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.... 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink...
.... 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Selector Card Connector...
... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Selector Card Connector...
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... GND ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 7. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... GND ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 7. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12.
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... System panel connector. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37...
... System panel connector. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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... connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii FSB tuning from 533MHz to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel...
... connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii FSB tuning from 533MHz to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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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 Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by...
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 Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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... audio configuration table below for the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity...
... audio configuration table below for the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power LED. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Pressing the power...
... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power LED. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Pressing the power...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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...'t fit, try reversing it. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to install ASUS QConnector. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Perform these steps to the motherboard. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one...
...'t fit, try reversing it. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to install ASUS QConnector. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Perform these steps to the motherboard. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
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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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
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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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME...
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 intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0,WOR by Ring, WOL by PME...
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... configuration. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this...
... configuration. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 10 9 8 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the...
...) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the...
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Perform these steps to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. if it doesn't fit, try...
Perform these steps to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. if it doesn't fit, try...