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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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... complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required...
... complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required...
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P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage ...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...800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 ...
P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage ...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...800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 ...
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...8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - Profile ASUS PC Probe2 ASUS Update 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 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...) xii vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz...
...8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - Profile ASUS PC Probe2 ASUS Update 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 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...) xii vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz...
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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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...Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p�o�w�e...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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...
...Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p�o�w�e...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout 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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...;�t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, high-performance, cost-effective processor. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link...
...;�t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Intel® Quad-core is a highly integrated, high-performance, cost-effective processor. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link...
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... page 2-6 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. When the system hangs... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 1-37 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. See pages 2-45 and 2-46 for ...
... page 2-6 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. When the system hangs... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 1-37 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. See pages 2-45 and 2-46 for ...
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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 cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED..... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system...
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 cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED..... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system...
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... to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 motherboard. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
... the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 motherboard. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
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... 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the...
... 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the...
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...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 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the... heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink ...
...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 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the... heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink ...
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... 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. A A A B B B A 3. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will...
... 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. A A A B B B A 3. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 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.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 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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... 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • 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. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. The figure illustrates the... channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
... 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • 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. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. The figure illustrates the... channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. 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. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the .... 2. 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 install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM...
Align a DIMM on 1 the socket. 3. 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. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the .... 2. 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 install a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM...
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shared - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - - Onboard SATA0 controller shared - - - - - - - - shared - s��ha��r�e��d - - - - - - - - - ... 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 ...
shared - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - Onboard 1394 Onboard Ext SATA - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - - Onboard SATA0 controller shared - - - - - - - - shared - s��ha��r�e��d - - - - - - - - - ... 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 ...