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... information vii About this guide viii P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
... information vii About this guide viii P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
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...1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu...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 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 iv
...1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu...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 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 iv
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... Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.5 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 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... 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...
... Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.5 Security 2-37 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 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... 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...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU features that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This...
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...VISTA Premium OS Southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 ... Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for DVI and HDMI is not supported. (continued on the next page)
...VISTA Premium OS Southbridge: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 ... Compatible with Intel® 06 / 05B / 05A processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for DVI and HDMI is not supported. (continued on the next page)
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P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors VGA BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability ...1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker conncetor System panel connector GeForce 7100 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x1440 bpp (@ 75Hz)...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) ...
P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors VGA BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability ...1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker conncetor System panel connector GeForce 7100 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x1440 bpp (@ 75Hz)...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) ...
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...immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any ...the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
...immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any ...the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. 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 the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (B). 2.
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. 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 the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to the left (B) until it to remove (B). 2.
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... gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should fit into the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on... the bottom‑left corner of the socket. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the ...
... gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should fit into the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on... the bottom‑left corner of the socket. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the ...
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If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that each fastener is properly applied to install. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink...
If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that each fastener is properly applied to install. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor require a specially designed heatsink...
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...CPU_FAN P5N-EMHDMI R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan ...connector! A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to...
...CPU_FAN P5N-EMHDMI R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan ...connector! A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to...
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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.
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... for each USB port; Set this jumper to pins 2-3 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPW P5N-EMHDMI R 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) P5N-EM HDMI USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up...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 ...
... for each USB port; Set this jumper to pins 2-3 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPW P5N-EMHDMI R 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) P5N-EM HDMI USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up...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 ...
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... allowing playback of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic ...the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. DVI port. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs...
... allowing playback of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic ...the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. DVI port. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs...
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...the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EMHDMI R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5N-EM HDMI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on... Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...
...the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EMHDMI R +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5N-EM HDMI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on... Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...
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...This item becomes userconfigurabled when the FSB - Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item... JumperFree Select Menu FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] FSB - Memory...
...This item becomes userconfigurabled when the FSB - Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Jumperfree CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item... JumperFree Select Menu FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-21 Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] FSB - Memory...
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... X tWR Auto X tWTR Auto X tREF Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency from 400 to 1400. FSB (QDR), MHz [Auto] Allows you to set the memory timing setting.
... X tWR Auto X tWTR Auto X tREF Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency from 400 to 1400. FSB (QDR), MHz [Auto] Allows you to set the memory timing setting.
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... hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the Virtualization technology. The process lowers the core to CPU workload. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enables or disables the Limit CPUID MaxVal technology. Configuration options: [Min.=0.0] [Max.=50.0] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
... hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the Virtualization technology. The process lowers the core to CPU workload. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enables or disables the Limit CPUID MaxVal technology. Configuration options: [Min.=0.0] [Max.=50.0] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...
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... configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Frame Buffer Size [128M] Allows you to enable or disabled CPU/SATA/PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-25 2.4.3 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Spread Spectrum Control Frame Buffer Size Primary Display Adapter...
... configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Frame Buffer Size [128M] Allows you to enable or disabled CPU/SATA/PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-25 2.4.3 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Spread Spectrum Control Frame Buffer Size Primary Display Adapter...