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... 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 drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
... 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 drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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... CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push... the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the...load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to ensure system stability. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features.
... CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push... the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the...load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to ensure system stability. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features.
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...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to the corresponding...
...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to the corresponding...
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... click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update...
... click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update...
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... Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow... At the bottom of options. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects...
... Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow... At the bottom of options. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects...
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...the legend bar to exit. Press to save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. If you ... and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Load Setup Default...menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default ...
...the legend bar to exit. Press to save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. If you ... and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Load Setup Default...menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default ...
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...to change at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to the optical drive. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail...to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2...
...to change at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to the optical drive. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail...to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2...
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... helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
... helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
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...flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- See section "4.1.4 Updating the BIOS." • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set ...Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that will conveniently guide you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash ...contains the image you through the installation. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. • Before using the...
...flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- See section "4.1.4 Updating the BIOS." • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set ...Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that will conveniently guide you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash ...contains the image you through the installation. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. • Before using the...
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...find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.... • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make...
...find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.... • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make...
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... application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...
... application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...
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ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before ... of the browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Refer...
ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before ... of the browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Refer...
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The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature ... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold...
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature ... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold...
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...Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears. When done, click OK. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Time for Next Alarm in the Alarm information section. The main window appears. The... Time Setting panel appears. Select the optical storage device, then choose the starting track number to Music in Windows® 1. Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to play. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. Insert an audio...
...Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears. When done, click OK. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Time for Next Alarm in the Alarm information section. The main window appears. The... Time Setting panel appears. Select the optical storage device, then choose the starting track number to Music in Windows® 1. Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to play. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. Insert an audio...
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After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the task bar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the Windows® OS taskbar. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25
After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the task bar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the Windows® OS taskbar. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25
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... following screen appears. Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild a RAID array. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to complete the rebuilt process. Rebuild...
... following screen appears. Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild a RAID array. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to complete the rebuilt process. Rebuild...
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... driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ ...32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. See "8. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™...
... driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ ...32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. See "8. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™...
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Make sure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. ...graphics card package to install the device drivers. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the ...
Make sure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. ...graphics card package to install the device drivers. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the ...