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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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... 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 3:Software Support 3.1����I�n�s�t�...3.2.2 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 ...
... 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 3:Software Support 3.1����I�n�s�t�...3.2.2 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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... that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you...
... that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If you...
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... device (SATA On the-Go) Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port...Multi-Streaming Technology NVIDIA nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - 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...
... device (SATA On the-Go) Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2) Realtek ALC883 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port...Multi-Streaming Technology NVIDIA nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - 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...
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... - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. 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... CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - PCI-E tuning from 533MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features...
... - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. 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... CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - PCI-E tuning from 533MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features...
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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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... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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!
... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N-E SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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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.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced...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 meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. Intel® EM64T The motherboard...
.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced...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 meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. Intel® EM64T The motherboard...
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... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile that allows users to the motherboard. See page 1-37 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores... each parameter. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Profile that allows users to the motherboard. See page 1-37 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores... each parameter. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile� The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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... damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. 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...power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change 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. The green LED ...
... damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. 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...power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change 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. The green LED ...
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... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated ... to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing 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 of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product...
... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated ... to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing 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 of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product...
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... ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase 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 see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the ...
... ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU. • Upon purchase 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 see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the ...
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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. B A Load plate...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. B A Load plate...
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...the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the 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...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is...
...the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the 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...requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is...
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Hardware monitoring errors can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not...
Hardware monitoring errors can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not...
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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 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. 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.
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 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. 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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...footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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 ... Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 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 ... Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 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. 1.7.3 Installing...
... a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 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. 1.7.3 Installing...