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... 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 setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
... 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 setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 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
... 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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... 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Refer to ensure system stability. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one ...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 bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
... 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Refer to ensure system stability. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one ...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 bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
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... List. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL...
... List. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL...
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...selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to... shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering...
...selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to... shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering...
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...motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using...the future. This utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in...
...motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using...the future. This utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support DVD in...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from...
.... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from...
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..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the 3 ... the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. e. Do either one of boot disks for...
..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the 3 ... the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. e. Do either one of boot disks for...
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...field is enclosed in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted ...Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ...
...field is enclosed in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted ...Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ...
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4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date...
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date...
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... Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date...setup menu. If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this menu. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, ...
... Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date...setup menu. If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this menu. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, ...
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... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that... you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and...
... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that... you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and...
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..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to give you a personal wake-up call.... ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard...
..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your favorite CD music to give you a personal wake-up call.... ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard...
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... utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Options from the Support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS...
... utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Options from the Support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS...
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7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
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... 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. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High... 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
... 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. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High... 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
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...can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to close or restore the application. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's... Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility, you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Using PC Probe II...
...can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to close or restore the application. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's... Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click this utility, you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Using PC Probe II...
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... details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the... 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 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels...
... details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the... 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 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels...
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..., then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-18 Chapter 5: Software...
..., then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-18 Chapter 5: Software...