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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports C�h�a�p��t e�...
...ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS... parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports C�h�a�p��t e�...
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... increment; - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - PCI-E tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to...
... increment; - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - PCI-E tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to...
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...the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
...the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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...strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, ...Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts....
...strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, ...Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to achieve maximum system performance. 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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...system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before ... card inoperable. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . The following sub...
...system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before ... card inoperable. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use . The following sub...
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... Product introduction Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter... your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
... Product introduction Re-install the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter... your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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...wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting...5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-...
...wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting...5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-...
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...) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-E SLI Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-31 If you to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the First, Second, Third or Fourth SATA Master RAID items in Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration of the BIOS. P5N-E SLI R SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1...
...) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-E SLI Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-31 If you to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the First, Second, Third or Fourth SATA Master RAID items in Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration of the BIOS. P5N-E SLI R SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1...
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...chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Refer to this connector. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning... 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Refer to this connector. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning... 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type...
... the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. At the DOS prompt, type...
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...with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved . File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- e. Follow these instructions to Program...makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. The Award ...
...with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved . File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- e. Follow these instructions to Program...makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. The Award ...
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... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to Program: P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. The following ...Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. 6. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25...
... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to Program: P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. The following ...Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. 6. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25...
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....08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Type a filename for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to save the file. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. Message: Please Wait! Press when the utility...
....08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Type a filename for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to save the file. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. Message: Please Wait! Press when the utility...
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...: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
...: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
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...motherboard. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...for the original or updated BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- DO NOT shut down...
...motherboard. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...for the original or updated BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- DO NOT shut down...
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...to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 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.
...to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 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.
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... ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
... ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Next.