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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 features. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load...
... CPU features. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load...
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.... See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing...
.... See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing...
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-
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...window." A configurable field is a legend bar. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the various setup menus. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the field opposite the item. ASUS P5N32-E SLI...means that menu. 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...
...window." A configurable field is a legend bar. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the various setup menus. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the field opposite the item. ASUS P5N32-E SLI...means that menu. 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...
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4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the changes that you select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to load the .... Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. Select YES to load default values. Press to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus.
4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the changes that you select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you to load the .... Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. Select YES to load default values. Press to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus.
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.... ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
.... ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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... allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to give you a personal wake-up...
... allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to give you a personal wake-up...
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... the BIOS." • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version... a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Options from the Support DVD. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-
... the BIOS." • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version... a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Options from the Support DVD. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-
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...on High Definition front panel audio ports only. 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...
...on High Definition front panel audio ports only. 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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... the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels...
... the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels...
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ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. You ... information. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds ...
ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. You ... information. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds ...
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... allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold... temperature scale. 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
... allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold... temperature scale. 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
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... Alarm to Time for Next Alarm in the Music section. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. Alarm information section shows the alarm time and days Music section shows the drive letter .... When done, click OK. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the arrow ( ) next to install the utility. 3. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows® 1. The main window appears. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears.
... Alarm to Time for Next Alarm in the Music section. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. Alarm information section shows the alarm time and days Music section shows the drive letter .... When done, click OK. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the arrow ( ) next to install the utility. 3. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows® 1. The main window appears. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears.
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25
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... appears. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild a RAID array. Press to complete the rebuilt process. Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild, then press . After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Select Disk Inside Array...
... appears. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild a RAID array. Press to complete the rebuilt process. Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild, then press . After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Select Disk Inside Array...
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...The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "8. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-.... Follow the installation procedures in this section. 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...
...The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "8. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-.... Follow the installation procedures in this section. 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...
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...to install the device drivers. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the...cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ...
...to install the device drivers. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the...cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ...