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... Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and...
... Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and...
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...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K ... in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K ... in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
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... Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and...
... Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and...
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Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU/Memory Configuration Memory Timings x T(CAS) x T(RCD) x T(RP) x T(RAS) x T(RC) x Addressing Mode [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4-31
Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU/Memory Configuration Memory Timings x T(CAS) x T(RCD) x T(RP) x T(RAS) x T(RC) x Addressing Mode [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4-31
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... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout...
... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P5ND2-SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout...
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... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4-16 4.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 4-18 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-19 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree 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 ...
... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4-16 4.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 4-18 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-19 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree 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 ...
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...; D 820 processor works only in single-core mode.) Northbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI - 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 Two-slot thermal design Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port...
...; D 820 processor works only in single-core mode.) Northbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI - 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 Two-slot thermal design Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port...
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...Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). See the Appendix for details. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology ...processors with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array ...
...Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). See the Appendix for details. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology ...processors with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array ...
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... task of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® Edition memory controller features the QuickSynch synchronization technology that transfers memory requests and data between receiving the data from intruders. QuickSync ensures that are passed on the network. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system...
... task of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® Edition memory controller features the QuickSynch synchronization technology that transfers memory requests and data between receiving the data from intruders. QuickSync ensures that are passed on the network. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 1-3 The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system...
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...-channel audio designed for details. AI NET 2 (Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency... AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to achieve maximum system performance. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter ...
...-channel audio designed for details. AI NET 2 (Deluxe model only) AI NET 2 is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency... AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to achieve maximum system performance. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter ...
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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 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
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 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
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... the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO...
... the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO...
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... DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
... DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
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...512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ... x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533...
...512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ... x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533...
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...-E DIMM support A B C S i d e ( s ): S S - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-15 Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. C - Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots...
...-E DIMM support A B C S i d e ( s ): S S - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 2-15 Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. C - Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots...
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... the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.... E5108AB-5C-E • DS E5108AB-5C-E •• DS E5108AB-5C-E • •• S i d e ( s ): S S - Supports two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel...
... the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.... E5108AB-5C-E • DS E5108AB-5C-E •• DS E5108AB-5C-E • •• S i d e ( s ): S S - Supports two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in Single-channel...
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... clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. P5ND2-SLI CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5ND2-SLI Series Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the ...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
... clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. P5ND2-SLI CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5ND2-SLI Series Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the ...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
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... System memory" for assistance. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is a list of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 3-3 See the ASUS contact ... for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed....
... System memory" for assistance. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ (Deluxe model only) This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is a list of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 3-3 See the ASUS contact ... for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed....
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Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and ... bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and ... bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
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...Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , 3.5 ...None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring ↑↓ :Move [Disabled] ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , 3.5 ...None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring ↑↓ :Move [Disabled] ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup