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...Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-SLI Premium 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 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 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...
...Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-SLI Premium 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 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 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...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
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... the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ... hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ... hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... Launcher (OEM version) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P��5�N�3�...
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... Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface(SLI™) technology that features data transfer rates...
... Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface(SLI™) technology that features data transfer rates...
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.... See pages 2-24 and 2-33 for details. See pages 2-24 and 2-28 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual-RAID functionality that provide smart setup and hot-plug function. Supported by the Silicon Image® 3132 Serial ATA...for thinner, more flexible cables with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- Serial ATA allows for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to select the best RAID solution for...
.... See pages 2-24 and 2-33 for details. See pages 2-24 and 2-28 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual-RAID functionality that provide smart setup and hot-plug function. Supported by the Silicon Image® 3132 Serial ATA...for thinner, more flexible cables with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- Serial ATA allows for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to select the best RAID solution for...
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...mode. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can choose the mode that lowers ...and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ...
...mode. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can choose the mode that lowers ...and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ...
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...the motherboard. ASUS O.C. See page 4-43 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-45 for details. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS ...press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from your PC to any DTS enabled system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable ... two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
...the motherboard. ASUS O.C. See page 4-43 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-45 for details. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS ...press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from your PC to any DTS enabled system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable ... two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
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ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versatility for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with customizable boot logos. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you configure your choice from anywhere within range. The localized BIOS setup menu helps ... the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype™ as a true replacement for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can use Skype™ ...
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versatility for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with customizable boot logos. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you configure your choice from anywhere within range. The localized BIOS setup menu helps ... the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype™ as a true replacement for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can use Skype™ ...
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...automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the correct frequency ...BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Four additional settings are available for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and ...
...automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the correct frequency ...BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Four additional settings are available for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium
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...and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-
...and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the... or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-
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... damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware...
... damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware...
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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-SLI Premium 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-SLI Premium 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
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...on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-
...on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-
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... retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N32-SLI PREMIUM ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the...
... retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N32-SLI PREMIUM ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the...
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...; Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- Close the load plate (A), then A push the...
...; Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- Close the load plate (A), then A push the...
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... Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ... fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.
... Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ... fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard.