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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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... 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 the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability.... Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...
... 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 the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability.... Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...
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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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... Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.... 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. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2....
... Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.... 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. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2....
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...Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to ...and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original ...
...Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to ...and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Copy the original ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Select... Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from ...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Select... Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from ...
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...Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. b. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create... instructions to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of boot disks for...
...Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. b. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create... instructions to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of boot disks for...
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... field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." Refer to navigate through the values for that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow ...the various setup menus. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a legend bar. To change the value of the field opposite the item. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the...
... field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." Refer to navigate through the values for that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow ...the various setup menus. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a legend bar. To change the value of the field opposite the item. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the...
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...8595; : 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... [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...
...8595; : 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... [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...
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... changes while exiting. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Press to save changes and exit. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date...items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes before saving the values to CMOS and exiting the setup ...
... changes while exiting. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Press to save changes and exit. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date...items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes before saving the values to CMOS and exiting the setup ...
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5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to ...information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features...
5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. Click an icon to ...information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features...
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... problems. This utility helps you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software ... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to give you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you a personal wake-up call.
... problems. This utility helps you keep your favorite CD music to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software ... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to give you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you a personal wake-up call.
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... your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. 2. 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). See section "4.7.5 Boot ...Settings Configuration". • You can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section "4.1.4 Updating the BIOS." • Make sure ...
... your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. 2. 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). See section "4.7.5 Boot ...Settings Configuration". • You can create your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section "4.1.4 Updating the BIOS." • Make sure ...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. 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.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. 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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... 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. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the Support DVD...audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
... 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. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the Support DVD...audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11 The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
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...computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe... PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. You 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 locate the setup.exe file from the...
...computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe... PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. You 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 locate the setup.exe file from the...
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...ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for 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/...
...ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for 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/...
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... monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU...
... monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU...