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... 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 1-17...
... 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 1-17...
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... 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 ...16 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 AI NET2 2-25 iv
... 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 ...16 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 AI NET2 2-25 iv
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...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...CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express ...
...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...CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express ...
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... Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 533MHz to 750 MHz at 1MHz increment; - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. PCI-E tuning from 200MHz to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking...
... Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 533MHz to 750 MHz at 1MHz increment; - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. PCI-E tuning from 200MHz to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment; - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking...
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...units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l®...CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 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...
...units (GPUs) in the digital home and office. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 I�n��t�e�l®...CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 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...
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...pages 1-31 and 2-19 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-28 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- ... doubles the bandwidth of your computer into the audio I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak bandwidths...
...pages 1-31 and 2-19 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-28 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-28. 1- ... doubles the bandwidth of your computer into the audio I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with peak bandwidths...
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...were tailor made to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to your system with... noise and malfunction likelyhood. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to fine tune the CPU/memory...
...were tailor made to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to your system with... noise and malfunction likelyhood. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to fine tune the CPU/memory...
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Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the ...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 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
.... For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 This limitation appears on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the ...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 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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Note on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server Standard x64 Edition Windows® ...
Note on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server Standard x64 Edition Windows® ...
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...DIMM support: A - C - Side(s): SS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
...DIMM support: A - C - Side(s): SS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
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... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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 default values...clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the ...
... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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 default values...clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the ...
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For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to Continue restart the system.... during the flashing process! 9. All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to Continue restart the system.... during the flashing process! 9. All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 6. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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...] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility...
...] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility...
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... is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: 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...
... is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: 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...
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....] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
....] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
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... or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2 . 3��. 8���U�s�a�b�l �e �M�e�m��o�r��...
... or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2 . 3��. 8���U�s�a�b�l �e �M�e�m��o�r��...
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Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one of the... F10: Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Selct either one of the... F10: Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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... Save and Exit VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to... [0.95000V] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Voltage Control This sub-menu allows you want to configure this item.
... Save and Exit VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to... [0.95000V] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Voltage Control This sub-menu allows you want to configure this item.
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [1.208V] [1.393V] [1.563V] [1.748V] VCore offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set FSB & Memory config. Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mv] FSB & Memory Config This sub-menu allows you to set the VCore offset voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ...→←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit FSB - Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Memory Ratio FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz [Linked] [Auto] [800]...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [1.208V] [1.393V] [1.563V] [1.748V] VCore offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set FSB & Memory config. Configuration options: [Auto] [+100mv] FSB & Memory Config This sub-menu allows you to set the VCore offset voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ...→←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit FSB - Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Memory Ratio FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz [Linked] [Auto] [800]...