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... Configuration 4-21 4.4.2 Speech Configuration 4-26 4.4.3 LAN Cable Status 4-27 4.4.4 PEG Link Mode 4-28 4.4.5 CPU Configuration 4-29 4.4.6 Chipset 4-30 4.4.7 PCIPnP 4-32 4.4.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-32 4.4.9 USB Configuration 4-36 4.4.10 SLI Configuration 4-37 4.5 Power menu 4-38 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-38 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-38 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-39 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-41 4.6 Boot menu 4-42 4.6.1 Boot Device...
... Configuration 4-21 4.4.2 Speech Configuration 4-26 4.4.3 LAN Cable Status 4-27 4.4.4 PEG Link Mode 4-28 4.4.5 CPU Configuration 4-29 4.4.6 Chipset 4-30 4.4.7 PCIPnP 4-32 4.4.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-32 4.4.9 USB Configuration 4-36 4.4.10 SLI Configuration 4-37 4.5 Power menu 4-38 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-38 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-38 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-39 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-41 4.6 Boot menu 4-42 4.6.1 Boot Device...
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...; technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Setting the ASUS EZ selector card 6-2 6.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-4 6.2.3 Setting the SLI mode in BIOS 6-8 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-8 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
...; technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Setting the ASUS EZ selector card 6-2 6.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-4 6.2.3 Setting the SLI mode in BIOS 6-8 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-8 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System...
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...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features ... software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains 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...
...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features ... software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains 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...
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... slots SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards (N o t e: In SLI mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the bandwidth of PCI Express x8. P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) AI Audio LGA775 socket for dual PCI Express graphics cards ASUS...
... slots SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards (N o t e: In SLI mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the bandwidth of PCI Express x8. P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) AI Audio LGA775 socket for dual PCI Express graphics cards ASUS...
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... (Intelligent Frequency Tuner) ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards Precision Tweaker supports: - up to 150MHz - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows 1MHz increment from 100MHz to 10 USB 2.0 ports *TI 1394a controller supports: (*Deluxe model only) - 1 x Internal IEEE 1394a connector - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at 0.0125 V - P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary...
... (Intelligent Frequency Tuner) ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards Precision Tweaker supports: - up to 150MHz - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows 1MHz increment from 100MHz to 10 USB 2.0 ports *TI 1394a controller supports: (*Deluxe model only) - 1 x Internal IEEE 1394a connector - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector at 0.0125 V - P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary...
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...1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Dual-Core Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/ 800/533 MHz ... supports Intel® processors with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for more efficient computing. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores...
...1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Dual-Core Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/ 800/533 MHz ... supports Intel® processors with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for more efficient computing. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores...
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... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. QuickSync ensures that the memory controller has the shortest latency between receiving/placing CPU requests, and between the Front Side Bus (FSB) and memory clock domains in the shortest amount of time. NVIDIA® QuickSync The... 5-18 for all FSB and memory speeds. Enhancing your system from the rigorous task of up to the CPU for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to 2-16 for details. The dual...
... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. QuickSync ensures that the memory controller has the shortest latency between receiving/placing CPU requests, and between the Front Side Bus (FSB) and memory clock domains in the shortest amount of time. NVIDIA® QuickSync The... 5-18 for all FSB and memory speeds. Enhancing your system from the rigorous task of up to the CPU for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to 2-16 for details. The dual...
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The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. IEEE 1394a support (Deluxe model only) The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and ...See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-5 S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data ...
The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. IEEE 1394a support (Deluxe model only) The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and ...See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-5 S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data ...
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...25 and 5-11 for details. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard Realtek® ALC850 CODEC with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) to achieve maximum system performance. AI NET 2 (Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and...from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI features AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. AI NOS...
...25 and 5-11 for details. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard Realtek® ALC850 CODEC with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) to achieve maximum system performance. AI NET 2 (Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and...from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI features AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. AI NOS...
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...the overall system temperature. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology (Deluxe model only) The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. Four ...the system boot status and causes of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-7 PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards This feature enhances your choice from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are available for overclocking ...
...the overall system temperature. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology (Deluxe model only) The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. Four ...the system boot status and causes of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-7 PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards This feature enhances your choice from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are available for overclocking ...
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... 2003 - Refer to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Intel Dual-Core CPU and H y p e r- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system support status. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
... 2003 - Refer to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Intel Dual-Core CPU and H y p e r- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system support status. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with...
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.... 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should fit into the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window ...
.... 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should fit into the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window ...
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... GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5ND2-SLI CHA_FAN1 NB_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN PWR_FAN Rotation +12V ® GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V P5ND2-SLI Series Fan connectors GND • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • The ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature is available in the Deluxe model...
... GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5ND2-SLI CHA_FAN1 NB_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation NB_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN PWR_FAN Rotation +12V ® GND CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V P5ND2-SLI Series Fan connectors GND • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • The ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature is available in the Deluxe model...
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...1 3 1 6 > 25A >= 500W Loading Normal Intel Pentium D 6800GT x2 2 2 2 0 2 0 4 > 20A >= 400W Light Intel Pentium 4 6600GT x2 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 > 17A >= 350W ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-35 otherwise, the system will be unstable. otherwise, the system will not boot. • When using two graphics cards, do not forget to connect... provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. See Table 2 for details. • To support an Intel® Dual-Core CPU Extreme Edition up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate.
...1 3 1 6 > 25A >= 500W Loading Normal Intel Pentium D 6800GT x2 2 2 2 0 2 0 4 > 20A >= 400W Light Intel Pentium 4 6600GT x2 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 > 17A >= 350W ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-35 otherwise, the system will be unstable. otherwise, the system will not boot. • When using two graphics cards, do not forget to connect... provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. See Table 2 for details. • To support an Intel® Dual-Core CPU Extreme Edition up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate.
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... System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 3-3 In case of a boot failure, you of the IDE connectors on the DIMM sockets are ...the specific cause of the PCI slots, or a PCI Express AGP card into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the motherboard. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the...
... System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 3-3 In case of a boot failure, you of the IDE connectors on the DIMM sockets are ...the specific cause of the PCI slots, or a PCI Express AGP card into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the motherboard. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the...
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... booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on the inside front cover of this user guide. • No action required You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h ...g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.2 for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • ...
... booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on the inside front cover of this user guide. • No action required You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h ...g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.2 for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • ...
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...; Technology. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ... Utility Chipset LDT Frequency Memory Timing Configuration [4x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to use the EIST. When set to [Auto], you do not want to always return 0. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] ...
...; Technology. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ... Utility Chipset LDT Frequency Memory Timing Configuration [4x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to use the EIST. When set to [Auto], you do not want to always return 0. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] ...
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...games in your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS... the ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series ...
...games in your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS... the ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series ...
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... 6 for more efficient computing. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for details. 1.3... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for faster and more powerful processing. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI...
... 6 for more efficient computing. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for details. 1.3... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for faster and more powerful processing. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI...
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...; We do not recommend overclocking the system beyond the product specifications. OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Intel Dual-Core CPU and H y p e r- Refer to the table below for the latest information 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will not be extended to any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing...
...; We do not recommend overclocking the system beyond the product specifications. OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Intel Dual-Core CPU and H y p e r- Refer to the table below for the latest information 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will not be extended to any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing...