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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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... of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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...
... of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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...
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... 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1200 MHz 2 x PCI Express™...mode) Note: The blue PCI Express x 16 slots support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology at full x16, x16 speed. 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 ...
... 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1200 MHz 2 x PCI Express™...mode) Note: The blue PCI Express x 16 slots support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology at full x16, x16 speed. 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 ...
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...; (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: * Q-Connector * ASUS Crashfree BIOS2 * ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS MyLogo 3 Q-Fan 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) 1 x Optical S/...to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4 on the next page) xii O.C. P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card -
...; (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: * Q-Connector * ASUS Crashfree BIOS2 * ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS MyLogo 3 Q-Fan 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) 1 x Optical S/...to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4 on the next page) xii O.C. P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card -
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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 ... 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; Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x 2-port...
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 ... 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; Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x 2-port...
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... items 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! 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...
... items 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! 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...
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... 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 SLI technology support. Intel® Core...™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor 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 SLI technology support. Intel® Core...™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. ...
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...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your ...nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for details. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- IEEE 1394a ...
...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your ...nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for details. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- IEEE 1394a ...
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... power module away from suffering risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and... Southbridge. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. With this strong power pump, this motherboard is specifically created to generate less heat than conventional power solutions and consequently achieve cool system environment. Furthermore...
... power module away from suffering risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and... Southbridge. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. With this strong power pump, this motherboard is specifically created to generate less heat than conventional power solutions and consequently achieve cool system environment. Furthermore...
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...gives you a personal wake-up to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- AI NOS™ Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or...details. See page 5-9 for each parameter. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to select...
...gives you a personal wake-up to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- AI NOS™ Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or...details. See page 5-9 for each parameter. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to overclocking. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to select...
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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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... a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off mode. 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap ...
... a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off mode. 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap ...
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...in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into it. Failure to do so ...can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!...
...in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into it. Failure to do so ...can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!...
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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- 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.
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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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... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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.... 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket 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 on your thumb...
.... 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket 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 on your thumb...