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... 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 holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU...
... 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 holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU...
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...power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
...power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
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...;: �B�I�O�S��s�e�t u��p This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system...
...;: �B�I�O�S��s�e�t u��p This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Refer to change system...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p�o...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x SLI soft bridge Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5N-E SLI If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p�o...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x SLI soft bridge Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5N-E SLI If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step... Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad...
... of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step... Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad...
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... peak bandwidths of your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing... PCI specifications. The external SATA port located at midboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot...
... peak bandwidths of your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing... PCI specifications. The external SATA port located at midboard. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot...
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... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 2-45 and 2-46 for details. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. 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 ...
... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 2-45 and 2-46 for details. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. 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 ...
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..., AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See ...condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS has devoted special efforts to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, ...
..., AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to your system with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See ...condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS has devoted special efforts to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, ...
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...in sleep mode, or in softoff mode. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power ... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that ...
...in sleep mode, or in softoff mode. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power ... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that ...
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... Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord...
... Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord...
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.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 designed for the Intel® Quad-Core, Core™... cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...
.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 designed for the Intel® Quad-Core, Core™... cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...
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Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Make sure that ... requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is...
...Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Make sure that ... requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink ...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink ...
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A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
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.... The figure illustrates the location of less than 3 GB because the address space is recommended. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total...
.... The figure illustrates the location of less than 3 GB because the address space is recommended. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total...
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... • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Note on 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®...
... • TS128MLQ64V8J • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Note on 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®...
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Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Support the DIMM lightly with... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM...
Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Support the DIMM lightly with... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM...