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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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... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�... cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard!
... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�... cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard!
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.../800 of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- It is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows two graphics processing units...
.../800 of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- It is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows two graphics processing units...
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... ROM chip. See page 1-37 for details. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- See page 2-6 for details. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details...
... ROM chip. See page 1-37 for details. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- See page 2-6 for details. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- This... is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- This... is a reminder that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component...
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... as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing...
... as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing...
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...; 4 and Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package. • Install a chassis fan with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep... the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU ...
...; 4 and Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package. • Install a chassis fan with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep... the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU ...
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... (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 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 installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately,...to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...
... (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 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 installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately,...to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. Hardware monitoring errors can interfere with the ... components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in place. Push down...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. Hardware monitoring errors can interfere with the ... components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in place. Push down...
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable 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. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. •...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 only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 Refer to the ...
... Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. •...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 only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 Refer to the ...
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... damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not...
... damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not...
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...;nb�o�a�rd��U�SB�2�.�0�c�o�n�tr�o�lle�r - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA - - Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio ...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2...
...;nb�o�a�rd��U�SB�2�.�0�c�o�n�tr�o�lle�r - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA - - Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio ...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2...
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...cards Cards Multi-monitor, Qualified PCIe x16 x8 RAID or LAN graphics card setup Qualified SLI-ready graphics card Qualified PCIe graphics card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25 Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using two... graphics cards for better thermal environment. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express ...
...cards Cards Multi-monitor, Qualified PCIe x16 x8 RAID or LAN graphics card setup Qualified SLI-ready graphics card Qualified PCIe graphics card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-25 Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using two... graphics cards for better thermal environment. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express ...
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...Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R P5N-E SLI SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P5N-E SLI IDE Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20...
...Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R P5N-E SLI SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P5N-E SLI IDE Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20...
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. On WiFi model, the onboard WiFi and the rear panel USB7 port use the USB78 connector. These ...that allows you to set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is set the SLI mode to the USB connectors. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Selector Card Connector The EZ Selector card is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. Connect the ...
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. On WiFi model, the onboard WiFi and the rear panel USB7 port use the USB78 connector. These ...that allows you to set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is set the SLI mode to the USB connectors. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Selector Card Connector The EZ Selector card is for USB 2.0 ports. 5. Connect the ...
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...P5N-E SLI Front Panel Audio Connector 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5N-E SLI...
... front panel audio I /O module cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...P5N-E SLI Front Panel Audio Connector 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the...
Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the...
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Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk. 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... disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V appears. Follow these instructions to Program: Message: Please input File Name! All Rights Reserved . ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- e. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: ...
Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk. 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... disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V appears. Follow these instructions to Program: Message: Please input File Name! All Rights Reserved . ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- e. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: ...