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... 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® 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...
... 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® 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...
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... RAID supports RAID 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 ...ASUS website at full x16, x16 speed. Supports SLI-Ready Memory Technology 1333** / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support non-ECC unbuffered DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID...
... RAID supports RAID 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 ...ASUS website at full x16, x16 speed. Supports SLI-Ready Memory Technology 1333** / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support non-ECC unbuffered DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID...
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...User's manual Device drivers ASUS PC 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 ... 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
...User's manual Device drivers ASUS PC 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 ... 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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...ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID... multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2‑15 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher ...
...ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID... multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2‑15 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher ...
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... the IDE ribbon cable to [Disabled] by default. 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. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device...
... the IDE ribbon cable to [Disabled] by default. 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. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. Select an item then press to sixth SATA master drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Serial-ATA Configuration Select Menu Serial-ATA Controller RAID Enabled x SATA1 RAID x SATA2 RAID x SATA3 RAID x SATA4 RAID x SATA5 RAID x SATA6 RAID [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Item Specific Help Serial...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. Select an item then press to sixth SATA master drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Serial-ATA Configuration Select Menu Serial-ATA Controller RAID Enabled x SATA1 RAID x SATA2 RAID x SATA3 RAID x SATA4 RAID x SATA5 RAID x SATA6 RAID [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Item Specific Help Serial...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64‑bit system. Make NVIDIA 32bit XP/2000/2003 SATA RAID Driver Make NVIDIA 64bit 2003 SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI SATA RAID driver disk.
ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64‑bit system. Make NVIDIA 32bit XP/2000/2003 SATA RAID Driver Make NVIDIA 64bit 2003 SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI SATA RAID driver disk.
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... multiple disks that appear as a RAID set. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you get all ...hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. • The NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI Southbridge includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise...
... multiple disks that appear as a RAID set. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you get all ...hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. • The NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI Southbridge includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise...
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...; nForce™ 680i SLI southbridge chipset. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for details. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-27 Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support DVD for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in...
...; nForce™ 680i SLI southbridge chipset. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for details. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-27 Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support DVD for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in...
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..., press to install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or later version. Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your computer. 2. Boot up your motherboard Support DVD. • When using Windows® 2000 operating system, make sure to display the main...
..., press to install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or later version. Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your computer. 2. Boot up your motherboard Support DVD. • When using Windows® 2000 operating system, make sure to display the main...
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... will be lost! For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 3.` Press to select a RAID mode then press . Press to assign the array disks. 4. The following submenu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-29 The default selection is 128 KB. performance disk usage TIP: For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio...
... will be lost! For multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 3.` Press to select a RAID mode then press . Press to assign the array disks. 4. The following submenu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-29 The default selection is 128 KB. performance disk usage TIP: For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio...
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... 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB 5-30 [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Chapter 5: Software support NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Press to select a RAID array then press . Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array: 1. The RAID Array details appear. Array Detail - From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to...
... 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB 5-30 [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Chapter 5: Software support NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Press to select a RAID array then press . Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array: 1. The RAID Array details appear. Array Detail - From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to...
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... appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to complete the rebuilt process. The following screen appears. Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index ...the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild a RAID array. Press to cancel. 5. A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen...
... appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to complete the rebuilt process. The following screen appears. Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index ...the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 Press to start rebuilding array or press to rebuild a RAID array. Press to cancel. 5. A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen...
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...following confirmation message appears. Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: 1. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to cancel. Press to delete array or press to select a RAID array then press . Delete this... option. If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ...
...following confirmation message appears. Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: 1. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to cancel. Press to delete array or press to select a RAID array then press . Delete this... option. If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ...
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... down arrow keys to cancel. Press to clear the disk data or press to select a RAID array then press . ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-33 Press to clear disk. All data on the bottom of navigation keys is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost! Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - Clear disk data? [Y] YES...
... down arrow keys to cancel. Press to clear the disk data or press to select a RAID array then press . ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-33 Press to clear disk. All data on the bottom of navigation keys is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost! Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - Clear disk data? [Y] YES...
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...floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support... to create or browse the contents of the support DVD to complete process. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive ...
...floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support... to create or browse the contents of the support DVD to complete process. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive ...