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... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5ND2-SLI Deluxe motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe motherboard I/O modules Cables IEEE1394a module Serial (COM) port module USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module 5 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA...
... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5ND2-SLI Deluxe motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe motherboard I/O modules Cables IEEE1394a module Serial (COM) port module USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module 5 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA...
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... synchronization technology that improves overall system security. It boosts overall system performance by offloading the CPU from intruders. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ chipset, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that transfers memory requests and data between receiving... details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system from the rigorous task of filtering data packets. See page 5-18 for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-3
... synchronization technology that improves overall system security. It boosts overall system performance by offloading the CPU from intruders. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ chipset, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that transfers memory requests and data between receiving... details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system from the rigorous task of filtering data packets. See page 5-18 for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-3
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... connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-5 The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for details S/PDIF digital sound ready The...
... connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-5 The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for details S/PDIF digital sound ready The...
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.... See page 4-5 for details. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-20 for details 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-43 for details...smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-7 This protection eliminates the need to 14x. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to buy a replacement ROM...
.... See page 4-5 for details. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-20 for details 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-43 for details...smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 1-7 This protection eliminates the need to 14x. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to buy a replacement ROM...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-1 The red warning LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad... not plug EZ-PLUG but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Failure to do plug EZ-PLUG SB_PWR ® ON Standby P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to ...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-1 The red warning LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad... not plug EZ-PLUG but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Failure to do plug EZ-PLUG SB_PWR ® ON Standby P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off Make sure to ...
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...Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System warnsing speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-5 Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-26 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-33 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) 2-29 9. Internal connectors Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2-34 16. ASUS EZ Selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) 2-35 17. Silicon Image SATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID2[red]) 2-28 6.
...Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System warnsing speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-5 Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-26 4. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-33 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) 2-29 9. Internal connectors Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2-34 16. ASUS EZ Selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) 2-35 17. Silicon Image SATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID2[red]) 2-28 6.
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Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-7 P5ND2-SLI ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side ...
Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-7 P5ND2-SLI ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side ...
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... assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-9 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that...
... assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-9 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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.... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5ND2-SLI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE 240-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-13
.... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5ND2-SLI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE 240-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-13
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... modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-15 B - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in...
... modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-15 B - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in...
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... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-17 Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-17 Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. P5ND2-SLI CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-21
... cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. P5ND2-SLI CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-21
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... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-23 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on page 5-12 for details...
... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out • Center/Subwoofer 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-23 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on page 5-12 for details...
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... is removed to PIN 1. O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . gs ® PIN 1 P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-25 This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier that supports up to the signal connector at the...
... is removed to PIN 1. O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . gs ® PIN 1 P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-25 This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier that supports up to the signal connector at the...
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... GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [blue], SATA2 [blue], SATA3 [blue], SATA4 [blue]) These connectors are disabled by default. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward...
... GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [blue], SATA2 [blue], SATA3 [blue], SATA4 [blue]) These connectors are disabled by default. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward...
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... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ® CD AUX (black) (white) P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Internal audio connectors Due to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card.... allow you to system resource allocation, the function of the front panel audio I /O module that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. P5ND2-SLI AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Front panel audio connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-29
... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ® CD AUX (black) (white) P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Internal audio connectors Due to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card.... allow you to system resource allocation, the function of the front panel audio I /O module that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. P5ND2-SLI AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE Front panel audio connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-29
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... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5ND2-SLI COM1 PIN 1 ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE COM port connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-31 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. P5ND2-SLI +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V...
... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5ND2-SLI COM1 PIN 1 ® P5ND2-SLI DELUXE COM port connector ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 2-31 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. P5ND2-SLI +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V...