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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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1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p...motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard...
1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables S�er�ia�l�A�T�A�a�n�d�p...motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard...
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...® processors with 1066/800 of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to new levels of...
...® processors with 1066/800 of front side bus (FSB), this motherboard guarantees enhanced user experience in a single system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to new levels of...
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... data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at...parameter. See page 2-6 for details. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. See page 1-37 for details. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclocking. Update your BIOS easily...
... data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at...parameter. See page 2-6 for details. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. See page 1-37 for details. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclocking. Update your BIOS easily...
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P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ..., and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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...
P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ..., and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 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...
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...the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 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... 1.5.2 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. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...
...the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. 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... 1.5.2 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. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...
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... P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS ... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability....
... P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS ... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability....
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... the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the chassis before you have installed the... motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making ...
... the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the chassis before you have installed the... motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making ...
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... CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. A A A B B B A 3. 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 secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the... CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard...
... CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. A A A B B B A 3. 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 secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the... CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15
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...= 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 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on ...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. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes ...
...= 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 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on ...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. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes ...
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... these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged...
... these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged...
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shared - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - shared - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - - - - - - Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio controller - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* 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 - - - - - - - - - shared...
shared - - - - - - Onboard USB1.0 controller - shared - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 shared - - - - - - - - - Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio controller - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* 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 - - - - - - - - - shared...
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1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using ... x8 graphics 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 See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI Express blue slot...
1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using ... x8 graphics 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 See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI Express blue slot...
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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 on the IDE ... IDE devices. Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. R P5N-E SLI SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P5N-E SLI IDE Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all...
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 on the IDE ... IDE devices. Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. R P5N-E SLI SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P5N-E SLI IDE Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all...
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...These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5N-E SLI USB78 USB56 R 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5N-E SLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never ...Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is set the SLI mode to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. 5.
...These connectors are for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that supports up to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5N-E SLI USB78 USB56 R 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5N-E SLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never ...Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is set the SLI mode to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. 5.
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... fan connectors! 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 7. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P5N-E SLI R GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR...
... fan connectors! 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 7. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P5N-E SLI R GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR...
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... for proper connection and pin definition. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Refer to the motherboard. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Perform these steps to the System panel connector. Q-Connector (System panel...
... for proper connection and pin definition. if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Refer to the motherboard. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 Perform these steps to the System panel connector. Q-Connector (System panel...
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...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. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Rename the file to... P5NESLI.BIN and save it to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software ...
...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. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Rename the file to... P5NESLI.BIN and save it to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software ...