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... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2929 First Edition V1 November 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products... not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS").
... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2929 First Edition V1 November 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products... not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS").
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... Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS...
... Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N32-E SLI CLRTC_EN 12 23 ... the RTC when the system hangs due to enable the CLRTC function. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N32-E SLI CLRTC_EN 12 23 ... the RTC when the system hangs due to enable the CLRTC function. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply ... setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode...
Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply ... setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode...
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... or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. d. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set...
... or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. d. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set...
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... utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to configure your computer in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to...use as easy to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- When you start up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to run this last option only if the first two failed. See ...
... utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to configure your computer in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to...use as easy to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- When you start up the computer, the system provides you are not prompted to run this last option only if the first two failed. See ...
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... up from S5 by RTC Alarm x Date (of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-31 Configuration options: [Power-Off] [Power-On] [Last State] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to ... 0 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to wake up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... up from S5 by RTC Alarm x Date (of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-31 Configuration options: [Power-Off] [Power-On] [Last State] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to ... 0 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to wake up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer...to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD ...
... Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer...to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD ...
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5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ... environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition...
5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ... environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition...
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Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5- Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. ...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can...
Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5- Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. ...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can...
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7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you have installed. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you adjust speaker volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you speak. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-13 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made.
Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you have installed. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you adjust speaker volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you speak. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-13 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made.
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...computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. The ASUS Array Mic is purchased separately. Voice Recording Receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and eliminates interferences including neighboring speakers and reverberations. You can help to reduce echoes in the incoming sudio stream while recording. ASUS... P5N32-E SLI 5-15 The directional Array and Speaker Phone function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter ...
...computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. The ASUS Array Mic is purchased separately. Voice Recording Receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and eliminates interferences including neighboring speakers and reverberations. You can help to reduce echoes in the incoming sudio stream while recording. ASUS... P5N32-E SLI 5-15 The directional Array and Speaker Phone function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. Enhanced Microphone Features Noise Filtering Enables Noise Filter ...
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... instructions to close or restore the application. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ...> PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can start...
... instructions to close or restore the application. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ...> PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can start...
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... monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold...
... monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold...
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...-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Define a New Array - The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your computer. 2. Make sure to display the main menu of the screen are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on the NVIDIA®...
...-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Define a New Array - The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your computer. 2. Make sure to display the main menu of the screen are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on the NVIDIA®...
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Use the left or right arrow keys to proceed without clearing the disks. The following submenu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-29 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. The following message box appears. Press select the Striping Block then press .... the RAID drives will be chosen based on the planned drive usage. • 8 /16 KB - Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning 2. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. The strip value should be lost! Press to select the Free Disks...
Use the left or right arrow keys to proceed without clearing the disks. The following submenu appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-29 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. The following message box appears. Press select the Striping Block then press .... the RAID drives will be chosen based on the planned drive usage. • 8 /16 KB - Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning 2. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. The strip value should be lost! Press to select the Free Disks...
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... when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Refer to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for details. 4. To install the RAID driver: 1. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation...
... when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Refer to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for details. 4. To install the RAID driver: 1. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation...