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... 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 heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory...
... 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 heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory...
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...CPU Configuration 2-26 2.4.4 Chipset 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-31 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-31 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-35 2.5 Power menu 2-36 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-36 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 2-36 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-37 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-39 2.6 Boot menu 2-40 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 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... 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...
...CPU Configuration 2-26 2.4.4 Chipset 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-31 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-31 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-35 2.5 Power menu 2-36 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-36 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 2-36 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-37 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-39 2.6 Boot menu 2-40 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 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... 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...
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...: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium...® 4/ Celeron® CPU processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
...: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium...® 4/ Celeron® CPU processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
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P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 533MHz to 750 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment; - PCI...
P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 533MHz to 750 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment; - PCI...
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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 Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU... 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 ...
...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 Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel connector (AAFP) 1 x CPU... 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 ...
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... Intel® processors with dedicated L2 caches to new levels of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit ...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, ...
... Intel® processors with dedicated L2 caches to new levels of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit ...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, ...
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... without entering the OS. The BIOS settings can be stored in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot...
... without entering the OS. The BIOS settings can be stored in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot...
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See page 2-25 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat sinks and 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...
See page 2-25 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat sinks and 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...
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...the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... turnrate when using a dual-core CPU 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 on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 designed...
...the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... turnrate when using a dual-core CPU 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 on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 designed...
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...on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. To prevent damage to the left corner of ...the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 2. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Press the load lever ...
...on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. To prevent damage to the left corner of ...the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 2. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Press the load lever ...
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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. 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.
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... each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the...
... each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the...
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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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. • ...
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A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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.
A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5.
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... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear ...
... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear ...
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... USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep... mode. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX...
... USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep... mode. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX...
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... are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-33 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 R CHA_FAN1 P5N-E SLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...
... are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-33 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 R CHA_FAN1 P5N-E SLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the...
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...Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs... use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400...
...Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs... use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit...configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. Loads the ...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit...configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. Loads the ...