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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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...Go) 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/ ...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 - 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 Audio Sensing and ...
...Go) 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/ ...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 - 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 Audio Sensing and ...
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... which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to 1-21 for the early future and is software compatible with digital connectivity to ten times... S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- Chapter...
... which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to 1-21 for the early future and is software compatible with digital connectivity to ten times... S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- Chapter...
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... Tweaker This feature allows you 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 100 meters at 1MHz increment to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition...most efficient manner. See page 2-42 for details. With this utility, you to personalize and add style to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts...
... Tweaker This feature allows you 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 100 meters at 1MHz increment to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition...most efficient manner. See page 2-42 for details. With this utility, you to personalize and add style to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts...
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...shared - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 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 steering* Floppy Disk...
...shared - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - 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 steering* Floppy Disk...
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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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...See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI Express blue slot can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • In SLI mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the bandwidth of PCI Express x16. • See the table below for better thermal environment. The figure ... card x16 Speed SLI mode Dual Video Qualified SLI-ready x8 graphics cards Cards Multi-monitor, Qualified PCIe x16 x8 RAID or LAN graphics card setup Qualified SLI-ready graphics card Qualified PCIe graphics card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25
...See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI Express blue slot can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • In SLI mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the bandwidth of PCI Express x16. • See the table below for better thermal environment. The figure ... card x16 Speed SLI mode Dual Video Qualified SLI-ready x8 graphics cards Cards Multi-monitor, Qualified PCIe x16 x8 RAID or LAN graphics card setup Qualified SLI-ready graphics card Qualified PCIe graphics card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25
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...[100] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [100MHz] [101MHz] ~ [130MHz] [131MHz] Selecting a very high PCIE frequency may cause the system to set the PCI Express frequency. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the... 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set to disable or set PCI Express related field. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to [AI Overclock].
...[100] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [100MHz] [101MHz] ~ [130MHz] [131MHz] Selecting a very high PCIE frequency may cause the system to set the PCI Express frequency. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the... 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set to disable or set PCI Express related field. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to [AI Overclock].
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... Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. Follow the installation ...procedures in this motherboard. • Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the...
... Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. Follow the installation ...procedures in this motherboard. • Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the...
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Goldfingers 2. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-11 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.
Goldfingers 2. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-11 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.
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Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Insert the second graphics card into the blue slot labeled PCIEX16_1. Insert one graphics card into the black slot labeled PCIEX16_2. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3.
Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Insert the second graphics card into the blue slot labeled PCIEX16_1. Insert one graphics card into the black slot labeled PCIEX16_2. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3.
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-13 5. SLI connector 6. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). Make sure that your graphics card package to the graphics card installed on each graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to install the device drivers. Installing the device drivers Refer 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. Align and insert the SLI flexible cable connector to the goldfingers on the blue PCI Express slot.
ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-13 5. SLI connector 6. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). Make sure that your graphics card package to the graphics card installed on each graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to install the device drivers. Installing the device drivers Refer 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. Align and insert the SLI flexible cable connector to the goldfingers on the blue PCI Express slot.
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...
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... (SATA On the-Go) 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/ Core™ Extreme/ ... 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) -
... (SATA On the-Go) 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/ Core™ Extreme/ ... 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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...other entertainment contents on the rear panel and at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. See pages 1-31 and 2-19 for details... 1: Product introduction This high speed interface is ideal for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-28 for details. PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-17...
...other entertainment contents on the rear panel and at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. See pages 1-31 and 2-19 for details... 1: Product introduction This high speed interface is ideal for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-28 for details. PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-17...
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...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 MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and...easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Precision Tweaker This feature...
...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 MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and...easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Precision Tweaker This feature...
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... IDE Channel Secondary IDE 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 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 - D E F G H - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23
... IDE Channel Secondary IDE 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 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 - D E F G H - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23
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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 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.