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... devices on it another standout in the digital home and office. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy ...disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® Quad-core is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process...
... devices on it another standout in the digital home and office. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables ASUS P5N-EM HDMI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 cable 1 x Floppy ...disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® Quad-core is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture process...
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It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is HDCP ...next-generation hard drives based on your PC! See page 1-28 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is designed to analog format...
It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is HDCP ...next-generation hard drives based on your PC! See page 1-28 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is designed to analog format...
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... ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down the ...
... ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down the ...
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B A Load plate ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
B A Load plate ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2.
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... fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that each fastener is properly...
... fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that each fastener is properly...
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A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard.
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...memory modules, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. when installing two single-sided memory modules, do not install it is 2G. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM...motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5N-EMHDMI R 112 Pins P5N-EM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Sockets DIMM1 DIMM2, and DIMM3 Color Yellow Black 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install one double-sided...
...memory modules, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. when installing two single-sided memory modules, do not install it is 2G. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM...motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5N-EMHDMI R 112 Pins P5N-EM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Sockets DIMM1 DIMM2, and DIMM3 Color Yellow Black 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install one double-sided...
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... out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
... out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the...
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ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft PS/2 keyboard 4 Communicators Port (COM1) 6 Standard ...
ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft PS/2 keyboard 4 Communicators Port (COM1) 6 Standard ...
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.... 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express...
.... 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express...
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... HDM/DVI_TXCOP 14 HDMI TXDOP DVI TXDOP HDM/DVI_TXDOP 13 HDMI TXDON DVI TXDON HDM/DVI_TXDON 13 HDMI TXD2N DVI TXD2N HDM/DVI_TXD2N 14 HDMI TXD2P DVI TXD2P HDM/DVI_TXD2P 14 HDMI TXD1P DVI TXD1P HDM/DVI_TXD1P 14 HDMI TXD1N DVI TXD1N HDM/DVI_TXD1N 14 HDMI_SCL DVI_SCL SCL HDMI_SDA DVI_SDA SDA DVI (Default) ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-25 HDJ1 This...
... HDM/DVI_TXCOP 14 HDMI TXDOP DVI TXDOP HDM/DVI_TXDOP 13 HDMI TXDON DVI TXDON HDM/DVI_TXDON 13 HDMI TXD2N DVI TXD2N HDM/DVI_TXD2N 14 HDMI TXD2P DVI TXD2P HDM/DVI_TXD2P 14 HDMI TXD1P DVI TXD1P HDM/DVI_TXD1P 14 HDMI TXD1N DVI TXD1N HDM/DVI_TXD1N 14 HDMI_SCL DVI_SCL SCL HDMI_SDA DVI_SDA SDA DVI (Default) ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-25 HDJ1 This...
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... 13. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to the audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA ...Side Speaker Out 10. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
... 13. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to the audio configuration table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA ...Side Speaker Out 10. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...
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... of the following modes to hear system beeps and warnings. 3. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device...
... of the following modes to hear system beeps and warnings. 3. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device...
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... connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts P5N-EMHDMI R GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts P5N-EM HDMI Front Panel Audio Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-31
... connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts P5N-EMHDMI R GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts P5N-EM HDMI Front Panel Audio Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-31
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... By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P5N-EMHDMI R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Intrusion Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-33 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device ... Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD P5N-EMHDMI R AGND NC NC NC MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-EM HDMI Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either...
... By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS P5N-EMHDMI R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Intrusion Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-33 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device ... Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD P5N-EMHDMI R AGND NC NC NC MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-EM HDMI Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either...
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... R HDLED+ HDLED- Ground Reset 14. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN +HDLED RESET P5N-EM HDMI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or ... on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to the HDD...
... R HDLED+ HDLED- Ground Reset 14. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN +HDLED RESET P5N-EM HDMI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or ... on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to the HDD...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3.
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... drive. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. d. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. Select...
... drive. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. d. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. Select...
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... loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file... to P5N-EM HDMI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the File Name to the...
... loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename the file... to P5N-EM HDMI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the File Name to the...
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... load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- Follow steps 1 to File! Type a filename for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to Program: 0113.bin Checksum: D800H Save...
... load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- Follow steps 1 to File! Type a filename for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to Program: 0113.bin Checksum: D800H Save...