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... this guide x Typography x P5NLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System...
... this guide x Typography x P5NLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System...
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...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 Software information 3-8 3.3.1 ASUS Music Alarm 3-8 3.4 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.4.1 Requirements 3-11 Contents 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-27 2.4.4 Chipset 2-28 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-30 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-30 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-34 2.5 Power menu... Drives 2-40 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-41 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.6 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-45...
...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 Software information 3-8 3.3.1 ASUS Music Alarm 3-8 3.4 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.4.1 Requirements 3-11 Contents 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-27 2.4.4 Chipset 2-28 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-30 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-30 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-34 2.5 Power menu... Drives 2-40 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-41 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-41 2.6.6 Security 2-43 2.7 Tools menu 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-45...
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P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI AI Audio Storage Gigabit LAN USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2/Intel® Pentium D/ Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® ...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-667/DDR2-533 memory modules Supports up to 7 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) (continued on the second slot (black) ASUS EZ Selector ASUS Two-slot thermal design ADI® AD1986A SouldMAX 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Audio Sensing and...
P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI AI Audio Storage Gigabit LAN USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2/Intel® Pentium D/ Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® ...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-667/DDR2-533 memory modules Supports up to 7 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) (continued on the second slot (black) ASUS EZ Selector ASUS Two-slot thermal design ADI® AD1986A SouldMAX 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port Supports Audio Sensing and...
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... only) 1 x Wireless LAN antenna port (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: - vDIMM...
... only) 1 x Wireless LAN antenna port (P5NSLI/WiFi model only) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: - vDIMM...
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...Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x SLI selector card connector CPU, Chassis, Power fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) NV RAID Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti...-Virus Utility (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 ASUS Music Alarm ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) * The USB8 is used for WiFi modual in P5NSLI/WiFi model. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
...Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x SLI selector card connector CPU, Chassis, Power fan connectors System panel connector WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) NV RAID Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti...-Virus Utility (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0 ASUS Music Alarm ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) * The USB8 is used for WiFi modual in P5NSLI/WiFi model. * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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... for handling large amounts of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology)....ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is ideal for faster and more powerful processing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard...
... for handling large amounts of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology)....ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is ideal for faster and more powerful processing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard...
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... the overall system temperature. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
... the overall system temperature. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
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...48 for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 1-36 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 3-8 to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to 3-10 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to...
...48 for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 1-36 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 3-8 to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to 3-10 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to...
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...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket... contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you ...
...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket... contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you ...
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...to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket... left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 2.
...to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket... left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to remove (B). Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 2.
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum... applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13
... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum... applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13
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... fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to... plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. 2. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard...
... fasteners at the bottom of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can interfere with the chipset components. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to... plug this connector. • The retention module of the board. 2. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard...
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A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ... RTC RAM 23 Clear CMOS CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-25 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ... RTC RAM 23 Clear CMOS CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-25 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...
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... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1 3 2 +5VSB USBPW2 3 2 +5VSB 2 R 1 +5V (Default) P5NSLI USB Device Wake Up 2 1 +5V (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least...allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 +5V (Default) 23 R +5VSB P5NSLI Keyboard Power Setting 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set ...
... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1 3 2 +5VSB USBPW2 3 2 +5VSB 2 R 1 +5V (Default) P5NSLI USB Device Wake Up 2 1 +5V (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least...allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 +5V (Default) 23 R +5VSB P5NSLI Keyboard Power Setting 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set ...
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... pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation R PWR_FAN P5NSLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41...
... pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation R PWR_FAN P5NSLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41...
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... the power is set the SLI mode to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards. Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical drive (DVD/CD-RW) 2 PCIe™ x 1 card... ASUS EZ selector card that allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to set to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; R P5NSLI EZ Selector Card Connector The EZ Selector card is inadequate. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not...
... the power is set the SLI mode to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards. Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical drive (DVD/CD-RW) 2 PCIe™ x 1 card... ASUS EZ selector card that allows you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to set to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; R P5NSLI EZ Selector Card Connector The EZ Selector card is inadequate. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not...
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Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific...Spread Spectrum Control x Voltage Control [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Take caution when ...
Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific...Spread Spectrum Control x Voltage Control [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Take caution when ...