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... Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
... Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
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Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided C�h��a�p�t e�r��...dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports C�h�a�p��t e�r��2�: ...
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... 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 1394a connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii P5N-E SLI specifications...
... 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 1394a connector 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x External SATA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) xii P5N-E SLI specifications...
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... pages 2-45 and 2-46 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This unique...
... pages 2-45 and 2-46 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-8 and 2-47 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This unique...
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... disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. DOS environment a. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows®...
... disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. DOS environment a. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows®...
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.../Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file to P5NESLI.BIN and save it to continue. 2. At the prompt, type AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 awdflash then press (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Boot the system in the floppy disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- c. d. SST 49LF004A...
.../Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file to P5NESLI.BIN and save it to continue. 2. At the prompt, type AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 awdflash then press (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Boot the system in the floppy disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- c. d. SST 49LF004A...
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....bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Continue restart the system. Press when the utility prompts you...P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk and starts ...
....bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Continue restart the system. Press when the utility prompts you...P5NESLI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk and starts ...
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... containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... You can cause system boot failure! 4. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is...
... containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... You can cause system boot failure! 4. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is...
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... this motherboard. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
... this motherboard. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility...
... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility...
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.... 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. This utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
.... 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. This utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file...
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...) to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly... match what you see on your BIOS." Do this program. If the system...
...) to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly... match what you see on your BIOS." Do this program. If the system...
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... select Load from File and press . 4. Insert the storage device that contains the "xxx.CMO" BIOS profile. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 Turn on the system. 3. Go to load the file. Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select the drive with a FAT32/16...
... select Load from File and press . 4. Insert the storage device that contains the "xxx.CMO" BIOS profile. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 Turn on the system. 3. Go to load the file. Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select the drive with a FAT32/16...
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.... A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press to load file. 5. Go to Tool then select Save to Profile 1. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5NESLI A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done...
.... A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press to load file. 5. Go to Tool then select Save to Profile 1. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5NESLI A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done...
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... [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: N[Eontteer] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-47 Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The following screen appears if you to flash the BIOS. 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you select [Yes...
... [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: N[Eontteer] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-47 Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The following screen appears if you to flash the BIOS. 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you select [Yes...
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... download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE...BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you can connect to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS...
... download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE...BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you can connect to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS...
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...) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer to update the BIOS. asus.com/support...
...) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer to update the BIOS. asus.com/support...