P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 3
... 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...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 5
...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...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 11
... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi 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®...
... Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi 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®...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 12
... on the next page) xii P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz at 6.25mv - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - memory tuning from 533MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports...
... on the next page) xii P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 1200MHz at 6.25mv - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - memory tuning from 533MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 13
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 ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 17
...65533;l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (...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...
...65533;l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (...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...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 19
...to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 1-37 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in case when the BIOS codes and data ...trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- This ...
...to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 1-37 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in case when the BIOS codes and data ...trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- This ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 24
... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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...
... on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 25
..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. ... thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left corner of the socket. ...
..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. ... thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left corner of the socket. ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 27
...the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Orient the heatsink and ...fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and...
...the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-13 Orient the heatsink and ...fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 28
... and fan can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
... and fan can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 29
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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.
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 40
... include system setup information such as system •words. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 re-... jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the...
... include system setup information such as system •words. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 re-... jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 41
...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1... 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 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23...
...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1... 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 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 47
...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 Azalia Analog Front Panel (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P5N-E SLI...connectors on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O ...
...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 Azalia Analog Front Panel (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P5N-E SLI...connectors on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 49
...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical ...4 3 > 20A > 17A >= 400W >= 350W 11. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a ...
...an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical ...4 3 > 20A > 17A >= 400W >= 350W 11. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is inadequate. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 73
... malfunction. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced ...Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration ...
... malfunction. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced ...Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 79
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [5x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to use the EIST. Set this ...not want to set to [Auto], you install a Hyper-Treading CPU. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Allows you ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [5x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to use the EIST. Set this ...not want to set to [Auto], you install a Hyper-Treading CPU. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Allows you ...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 81
... Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Down Spread] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu ASUS P5N-E SLI F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
... Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Down Spread] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu ASUS P5N-E SLI F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual
Page 91
...monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Power, and Chassis fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. It also allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user...
...monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Power, and Chassis fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-39 Configuration options: [Disabled...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. It also allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user...