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... 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 screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14...
... 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 screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14...
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... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package...8226; Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts:...
... How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package...8226; Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts:...
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FSB tuning from 200MHz to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - Profile ASUS PC Probe2 ASUS Update 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 ...xii 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 Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports...
FSB tuning from 200MHz to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - Profile ASUS PC Probe2 ASUS Update 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 ...xii 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 Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports...
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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-... System 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 version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 ATX form factor: 12 in...
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-... System 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 version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 ATX form factor: 12 in...
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... you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This... chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the...
... you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This... chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile The motherboard features the...
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... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical ...BIOS setup d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy...
... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical ...BIOS setup d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy...
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... avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. The Award For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 09/25/2005 BIOS Flash Utility screen Flash Type - ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to Program: ...continue. 2. c. Follow these instructions to a floppy disk. Rename the file to P5NESLI.BIN and save it to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with...
... avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. The Award For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 09/25/2005 BIOS Flash Utility screen Flash Type - ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to Program: ...continue. 2. c. Follow these instructions to a floppy disk. Rename the file to P5NESLI.BIN and save it to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with...
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... to Program: P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. The following screen appears. 8. Do not turn off or...Flashing Complete Press to save the current BIOS file. For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . Press when the utility prompts you have...
... to Program: P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. The following screen appears. 8. Do not turn off or...Flashing Complete Press to save the current BIOS file. For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . Press when the utility prompts you have...
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...it ... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk ...containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or...
...it ... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk ...containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or...
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... error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Found CDROM, try to Boot from the floppy disk: 1. The utility... displays the following message and automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the ...
... error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Found CDROM, try to Boot from the floppy disk: 1. The utility... displays the following message and automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the ...
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...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The... 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. You can support devices such as USB flash...
...the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The... 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. You can support devices such as USB flash...
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... in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities...
... in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities...
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Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu...
Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu...
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...Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in this section are for this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when...on . When you start up the computer, the system provides you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". Even if you with its test routines. This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS ...
...Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in this section are for this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when...on . When you start up the computer, the system provides you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". Even if you with its test routines. This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS ...
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...then select Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Update only a BIOS file coming from File and press . 4. Press to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help... Allows you to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Load from Profile 1. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Press to select. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Profile This item allows you to load...
...then select Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Update only a BIOS file coming from File and press . 4. Press to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help... Allows you to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Load from Profile 1. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Press to select. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Profile This item allows you to load...
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.... 3. Go to Tool then select Save to Exit. Follow message screen when loading is finished. 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! Presskey to File and press . 4. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows...
.... 3. Go to Tool then select Save to Exit. Follow message screen when loading is finished. 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! Presskey to File and press . 4. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows...
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Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you select [Yes]. The following screen appears if you to flash the BIOS. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation ...] or [No] then press . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: N[Eontteer] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-47
Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you select [Yes]. The following screen appears if you to flash the BIOS. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation ...] or [No] then press . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: N[Eontteer] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-47
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...supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 ...asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates...
...supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 ...asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates...
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... open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install all of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an...
... open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install all of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an...