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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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... 2-40 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-41 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.4 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-44 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1����I�n�s�t�...3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix: CPU features ...
... 2-40 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-41 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.4 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-44 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1����I�n�s�t�...3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix: CPU features ...
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... guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and...
... guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Example: means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and...
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...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...64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology North Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ (C55) South Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 430i (MCP 51) 1333**/1066/800/533 MHz (** available when CPUs are ready for ...
...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...64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology North Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ (C55) South Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 430i (MCP 51) 1333**/1066/800/533 MHz (** available when CPUs are ready for ...
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... 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 compliant 1 x Parallel port 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...
... 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 compliant 1 x Parallel port 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...
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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 ... 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 x 9 in (30.5 cm x...
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 ... 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 x 9 in (30.5 cm x...
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... hardware devices on it another standout 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�w�e�r�c�...
... hardware devices on it another standout 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�w�e�r�c�...
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... with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages... units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-
... with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages... units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-
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..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS...
..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS...
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The green LED lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ..., before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the system is a reminder that you ...
The green LED lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ..., before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the system is a reminder that you ...
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...Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as ...motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis R P5N-E SLI...
...Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as ...motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis R P5N-E SLI...
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... to ensure system stability. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing...
... to ensure system stability. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing...
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Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow ...
Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow ...
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...heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 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 you have properly applied ...ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make 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
...heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 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 you have properly applied ...ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make 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
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... a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN R P5N-E SLI CPU 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. 2.
... a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN R P5N-E SLI CPU 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. 2.
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A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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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 may ... • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the ...
...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 may ... • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the ...
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... 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 unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
... 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 unlock the DIMM. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.