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Contents Notices...vi Safety 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety 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...
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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 the above items is in line with 1333 / 1066 / 800 of front side bus...
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 the above items is in line with 1333 / 1066 / 800 of front side bus...
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..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board...
..., delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface function (S/PDIFout) through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board...
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... BIOS chip. See page 2-36 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI / DVI interface is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). See page 2-10 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
... BIOS chip. See page 2-36 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI / DVI interface is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Dual VGA Output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). See page 2-10 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...or in soft-off mode. P5N-EMHDMI R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a ...
...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...or in soft-off mode. P5N-EMHDMI R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5N-EM HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is a ...
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...174; D / Pentium® 4 or Celeron® LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the ... damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-...
...174; D / Pentium® 4 or Celeron® LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the ... damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5N-EMHDMI R P5N-EM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-...
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... includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes 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™...
... includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes 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™...
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... R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two ...
... R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-EM HDMI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two ...
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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. A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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. A A B A B B A ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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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 ... sockets. • When installing two double-sided memory modules, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB ...
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 ... sockets. • When installing two double-sided memory modules, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB ...
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... the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated...
... the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated...
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... shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
... shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
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...higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI port. Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.... Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...
...higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI port. Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.... Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...
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... connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then...signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5N-EMHDMI R PRI_IDE P5N-EM HDMI IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master... Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI...
... connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then...signal cable. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5N-EMHDMI R PRI_IDE P5N-EM HDMI IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master... Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. SPEAKER 1 P5N-EMHDMI R +5V GND GND Speaker Out P5N-EM HDMI Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI...
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... the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5N-EM HDMI Fan Connectors 6. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30... 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on 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...
... the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5N-EM HDMI Fan Connectors 6. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30... 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on 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...
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... this connector. 9. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5N-EMHDMI R USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5N-EM HDMI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... this connector. 9. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5N-EMHDMI R USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5N-EM HDMI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS P5N-EMHDMI R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Intrusion Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-33 If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector...
...By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS P5N-EMHDMI R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Intrusion Connector ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-33 If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector...
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... from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. b. Do either...
... from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. b. Do either...
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...ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM 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:\ A: Note ...]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests...chip so it . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy...
...ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM 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:\ A: Note ...]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests...chip so it . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy...