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... 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chpater 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 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 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper...
... 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chpater 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 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 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-2 A.1.1 System requirements A-2 A.1.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.2 Intel® Hyper...
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xi P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors VGA BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ... v2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.5 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors VGA BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ... v2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.5 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
... install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...
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... Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 21 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630i 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-21
... Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 21 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630i 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-21
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MCP _IGPU shared MCP _IDE - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PIRQ6 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared MCP _AHCI shared - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
MCP _IGPU shared MCP _IDE - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PIRQ6 - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared MCP _AHCI shared - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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... card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such...
... card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such...
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... can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Using.... This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2....
... can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Using.... This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2....
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...the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes... with the motherboard package. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
...the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes... with the motherboard package. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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...and Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B326 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8MB SPI Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P5N-EM HDMI VER: 0115 DATE: 01/08/2008 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED ... display the sub-menu. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
...and Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B326 FLASH TYPE: MXIC MX25L8005 8MB SPI Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P5N-EM HDMI VER: 0115 DATE: 01/08/2008 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED ... display the sub-menu. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. When you press , a confirmation message appears.
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Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ... Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support ... Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD...
Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ... Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support ... Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD...
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ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Install the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. NVIDIA HDMI Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® HDMI Driver program.
ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Install the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. NVIDIA HDMI Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® HDMI Driver program.
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... or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press then insert... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64...
... or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 3- Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press then insert... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64...