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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
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... information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to...
... information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to...
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... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N32-E SLI motherboard 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N32-E SLI motherboard 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
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...;2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two GPUs ...in the world. The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, dual PCI Express™ x16 slots at with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's...
...;2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two GPUs ...in the world. The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, dual PCI Express™ x16 slots at with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's...
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...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to...Algorithm. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- See pages 2-27 and 5-27 for audio/video appliances such as digital television,...NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for details. Serial ATA...
...the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to...Algorithm. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- See pages 2-27 and 5-27 for audio/video appliances such as digital television,...NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for details. Serial ATA...
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... makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS has devoted special efforts to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. Advanced thermal design Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is specifically created to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. It effectively transfers heat generated...
... makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS has devoted special efforts to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. Advanced thermal design Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is specifically created to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. It effectively transfers heat generated...
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... call with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Inject "nitrous oxide" into your system with your choice from the available options. AI NOS™ Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to the music of your favorite CD music when system is off. Profile that allows ...
... call with customizable boot logos. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Inject "nitrous oxide" into your system with your choice from the available options. AI NOS™ Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to the music of your favorite CD music when system is off. Profile that allows ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-21 2.7 Audio card installation 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-21 2.7 Audio card installation 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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... handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded .... This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component.
... handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded .... This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component.
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... by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so...
... by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so...
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2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-
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30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 1394a ATX12V LGA775...;EID®EId6Ai8t®i0oinSLI ® Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_2 P5N32-E SLI PCI1 SB_PWR PCIEX16_3 VIA VT6308P SPDIF_O2 IE1394_2 OPT_FAN1 ADH PCI2 OPT_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NFORNCVEID...174;I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer...
30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 1394a ATX12V LGA775...;EID®EId6Ai8t®i0oinSLI ® Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_2 P5N32-E SLI PCI1 SB_PWR PCIEX16_3 VIA VT6308P SPDIF_O2 IE1394_2 OPT_FAN1 ADH PCI2 OPT_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NFORNCVEID...174;I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer...
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.... • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Quad-core / Core™2...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
.... • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Quad-core / Core™2...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
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... in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 4. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775...
... in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 4. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775...
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B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.
B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-11 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.
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.... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs...
.... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs...
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... clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-17 Align a DIMM on...
... clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-17 Align a DIMM on...
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