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... 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 O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater...Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals 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 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix: CPU features...
... 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 O.C. Profile 2-45 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-47 2.8 Exit menu 2-48 Chpater...Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals 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 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix: CPU features...
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... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically ...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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.
... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically ...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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.
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...Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is purchased separately. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 otherwise, the system will not boot...
...Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is purchased separately. P5N-E SLI R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5N-E SLI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-35 otherwise, the system will not boot...
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...the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the ...the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Boot the system in the floppy disk to continue. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. The Award For NF-...
...the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the ...the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Boot the system in the floppy disk to continue. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. The Award For NF-...
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...and automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When ... BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can...
...and automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When ... BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can...
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 For selecting the exit options and loading default...BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary... the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : ...
ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 For selecting the exit options and loading default...BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary... the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : ...
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...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 23 : 8 : 36 System Date Thu, Jan 19 2006 Language [English...] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE ...
...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 23 : 8 : 36 System Date Thu, Jan 19 2006 Language [English...] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE ...
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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 ...system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: ...
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 ...system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: ...
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... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration HD Audio Front Panel Support Type Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 JMicron SATA controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [AC97...8593;↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter [No [PCI] Select Menu Item ...
... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration HD Audio Front Panel Support Type Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 JMicron SATA controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [AC97...8593;↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter [No [PCI] Select Menu Item ...
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...F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting... Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-41 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select...
...F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting... Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-41 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select...
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... the exact characters again, then press . To clear the password: 1. Select an item then press . 2. Press any key to Clear. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-43 Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press . 3. The following message appears...you to change password. The password field setting is changed to continue. 2.6.4 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls ...
... the exact characters again, then press . To clear the password: 1. Select an item then press . 2. Press any key to Clear. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-43 Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press . 3. The following message appears...you to change password. The password field setting is changed to continue. 2.6.4 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls ...