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... 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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...
... 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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...
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... the load plate window to remove (B). 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press...
... the load plate window to remove (B). 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press...
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...on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location 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 Memory configurations You ... the address space is recommended. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation ...
...on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location 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 Memory configurations You ... the address space is recommended. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation ...
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... 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® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 with 800 MHz capability...
... 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® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 with 800 MHz capability...
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... CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt...The following to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
... CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt...The following to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update...
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Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. 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. Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. 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. Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... Next. 3. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The...
... Next. 3. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The...
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.... 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items...
.... 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items...
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2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 23 : 8 : 36 System Date Thu, Jan 19...
2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 23 : 8 : 36 System Date Thu, Jan 19...
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... →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears.
... →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears.
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-49 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load default values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this option or if you select...
ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-49 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load default values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this option or if you select...
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...asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows...the support CD Place the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice....
...asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows...the support CD Place the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice....
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...provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ATX power connectors" on page 1-34 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA website for ...procedures in this section. 3.3.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list. 3- ...
...provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ATX power connectors" on page 1-34 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA website for ...procedures in this section. 3.3.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list. 3- ...
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NVIDIA Settings icon 3. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. 3-14 Chapter 3: Software support Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties.
NVIDIA Settings icon 3. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. 3-14 Chapter 3: Software support Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties.
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To create a RAID driver disk: 1. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to locate the driver disk utility. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the ... to create or browse the contents of the support CD to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. 9. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included...
To create a RAID driver disk: 1. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to locate the driver disk utility. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the ... to create or browse the contents of the support CD to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. 9. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included...
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You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • ...Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS ...
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • ...Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS ...
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Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. After you ... page 2-27 for details. 4. Close the Display Properties window. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5N-E SLI A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Go...
Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. After you ... page 2-27 for details. 4. Close the Display Properties window. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5N-E SLI A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Go...
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...are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under the Advanced Menu, make... sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. ...
...are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. Under the Advanced Menu, make... sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. ...
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... 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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...
... 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 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...