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... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this...the features of the standard package. 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 may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ...
...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this...the features of the standard package. 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 may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ...
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P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0... 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis / 5 x optional fan 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 Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...
P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0... 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis / 5 x optional fan 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 Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...
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... the OS. SupremeFX (ADI 1988b) The SupremeFX audio card is designed to any DTS enabled system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the...
... the OS. SupremeFX (ADI 1988b) The SupremeFX audio card is designed to any DTS enabled system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. feature of your favorite CD music when system is off. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...automatically boosts performance for details. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in case the system hangs due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to personalize and ...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. feature of your favorite CD music when system is off. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...automatically boosts performance for details. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in case the system hangs due to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to personalize and ...
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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 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64...®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®I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64...®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®I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Keep the screw for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Replace...
... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Keep the screw for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Replace...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down ...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N32-E SLI CLRTC_EN 12 23 Normal P5N32-E SLI Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not ...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down ...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N32-E SLI CLRTC_EN 12 23 Normal P5N32-E SLI Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not ...
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...function of these connectors is set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item under the Serial ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. If you can create a RAID...section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. ® P5N32-E SLI PIN 1 P5N32-E SLI IDE connector 3. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag...
...function of these connectors is set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item under the Serial ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. If you can create a RAID...section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. ® P5N32-E SLI PIN 1 P5N32-E SLI IDE connector 3. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag...
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...PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P5N32-E SLI IDE_LED RESET PWR * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written...system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. P5N32-E SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED ...
...PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® P5N32-E SLI IDE_LED RESET PWR * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written...system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. P5N32-E SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED ...
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... your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to ...may light up . System power 6. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following ...
... your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to ...may light up . System power 6. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following ...
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...174; 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to ...section "4.6 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK ...
...174; 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to ...section "4.6 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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... 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- The ASUS Update utility...
... 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- The ASUS Update utility...
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Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P5N32-E SLI...
... the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P5N32-E SLI...
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.... A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from...
.... A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from...
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... BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS...
... BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS...
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...the file to P5N32-E.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 ...(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. Boot the...
...the file to P5N32-E.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 ...(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. Boot the...