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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 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®...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 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®...
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... 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 USB2.0 module 1 x IEEE1394a module 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... 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;
... 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 USB2.0 module 1 x IEEE1394a module 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... 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;
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... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis with... the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to install expansion cards.
... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis with... the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to install expansion cards.
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... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your system. This...• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.
... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your system. This...• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.
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...the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . You ...LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N32-E SLI VER: 0116 DATE: 10/30/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C WIN98E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS...
...the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . You ...LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N32-E SLI VER: 0116 DATE: 10/30/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C WIN98E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS...
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... Vol/2-30mv] [DDR2_Vol/2-20mv] [DDR2_Vol/2-10mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+10mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+20mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+30mv] 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables with the optimized NVIDIA Ex graphics driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes user-configurable when SLI-Ready Memory is set to set the DDR2 Controller...
... Vol/2-30mv] [DDR2_Vol/2-20mv] [DDR2_Vol/2-10mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+10mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+20mv] [DDR2_Vol/2+30mv] 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables with the optimized NVIDIA Ex graphics driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes user-configurable when SLI-Ready Memory is set to set the DDR2 Controller...
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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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.... 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit ...the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard...
.... 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit ...the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard...
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... for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI chipset. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX® AD1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
... for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI chipset. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX® AD1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
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... in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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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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...;. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the Support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar.... ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel...
...;. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the Support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar.... ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel...
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... problem with these components. Click to view the current status of the Support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment.... If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to locate ...
... problem with these components. Click to view the current status of the Support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment.... If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to locate ...
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...; RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI southbridge... a floppy disk before setting your changes and Exit Setup. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." To install the SATA hard disks for details. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-27 Refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for a RAID...
...; RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 680i SLI southbridge... a floppy disk before setting your changes and Exit Setup. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." To install the SATA hard disks for details. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-27 Refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. See section "4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for a RAID...
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...want to create or browse the contents of the support DVD to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Follow the ...succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the ...
...want to create or browse the contents of the support DVD to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Follow the ...succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the ...
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... 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. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16... in this section. Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6-
... 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. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16... in this section. Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6-
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... 1. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® ...menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon...
... 1. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® ...menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon...