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...MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - 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... - memory tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - AI ...
...MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - 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... - memory tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment; - AI ...
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...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-6 ...details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking....
...to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-6 ...details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- ASUS Q-Connector�� ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking....
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system... 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 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. Except when clearing the ...
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) 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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system... 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 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. Except when clearing the ...
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...wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ... (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the ...
...wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 P5N-E SLI 12 23 R P5N-E SLI USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ... (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the ...
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... First, Second, Third or Fourth SATA Master RAID items in Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration of the BIOS. P5N-E SLI R SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 ...audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. P5N-E SLI R CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-E SLI Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-31 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [...
... First, Second, Third or Fourth SATA Master RAID items in Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration of the BIOS. P5N-E SLI R SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 ...audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. P5N-E SLI R CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-E SLI Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-31 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [...
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... System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
... System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5N-E SLI Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 12. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
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...-00 DATE: 09/25/2005 BIOS Flash Utility screen Flash Type - At the prompt, type AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 awdflash then press (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. c. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type... D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS...
...-00 DATE: 09/25/2005 BIOS Flash Utility screen Flash Type - At the prompt, type AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 awdflash then press (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. c. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- From the Open field, type... D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS...
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.../25/2005 to the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. To save the current BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you to save the...
.../25/2005 to the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. To save the current BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you to save the...
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...the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. 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... Doing so can... drive A media... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI...
...the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. 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... Doing so can... drive A media... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI...
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... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
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... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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... arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...
... arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...
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... then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. 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...
... then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. 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...
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...installed select [None]. If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]...BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select a device item then press to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5N-E SLI...
...installed select [None]. If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]...BIOS automatically fills in the system. Select a device item then press to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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There is not configurable. These values are not user-configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-19 This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. This ...item is installed in the system. Head Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. 2.3.5 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk read/write heads. Select a device item then press to the system. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] ...
There is not configurable. These values are not user-configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-19 This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. This ...item is installed in the system. Head Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. 2.3.5 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk read/write heads. Select a device item then press to the system. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] ...
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...8592;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults 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 ...to malfunction. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
...8592;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults 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 ...to malfunction. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
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...] [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 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...item. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you to set the system operating voltages. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [...
...] [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 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...item. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you to set the system operating voltages. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [...
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.... FSB - Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) [Disabled] Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help Check LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-25 Configuration options: [Min...
.... FSB - Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) [Disabled] Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help Check LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-25 Configuration options: [Min...
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...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 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 set...
...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 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 set...
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... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS 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...
... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS 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...