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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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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 Contents 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Tuning 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-23 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-24 4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory 4-24 4.4.6 SLI... 4-36 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-37 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-37 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.6 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-41...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 Contents 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Tuning 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-23 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-24 4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory 4-24 4.4.6 SLI... 4-36 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-37 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-37 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.6 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-41...
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...® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-26 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device...
...® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-26 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device...
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...SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 motherboard and the new ...
...SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 motherboard and the new ...
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P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... - Southbridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI - Supports up to 8 GB system memory Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1200 MHz 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots support NVIDIA®...
P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /... - Southbridge supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI - Supports up to 8 GB system memory Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1200 MHz 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots support NVIDIA®...
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... port 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port (continued on the rear panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) -
... port 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port (continued on the rear panel) Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) -
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... Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Anti-virus software (OEM version) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** available when the installed CPU is supporting 1333MHz FSB. P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability ...connectors System panel connector 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; xiii
... Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Anti-virus software (OEM version) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** available when the installed CPU is supporting 1333MHz FSB. P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability ...connectors System panel connector 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; xiii
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... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridge ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Before you for the following...
... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridge ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Before you for the following...
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... powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of the fastest platform in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16 mode,...architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two graphics processing units (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 the European Union's Restriction ...
... powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of the fastest platform in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16 mode,...architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two graphics processing units (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 the European Union's Restriction ...
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...174; 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. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the... current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard...
...174; 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. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the... current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard...
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...printed circuit board) for overclocking. With this strong power pump, this motherboard is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution Cooling fans, though a... popular thermal solution, also come with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling ...
...printed circuit board) for overclocking. With this strong power pump, this motherboard is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution Cooling fans, though a... popular thermal solution, also come with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling ...
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... logos. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your choice from the available options. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate...
... logos. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your choice from the available options. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate...
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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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... sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
... sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
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...in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into it. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part...
...in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw ...holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into it. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part...
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The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. 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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...cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 Extreme...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket....
...cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 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 Extreme...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket....
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... thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with 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 .
... thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with 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 .