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... to find more information ix Conventions used in 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...
... to find more information ix Conventions used in 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...
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...updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 LAN Cable Status 2-26 iv
...updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 LAN Cable Status 2-26 iv
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... AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI model only) 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 Enumeration Technology NVIDIA® MCP 51chipset supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI AI...
... AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (P5NSLI model only) 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 Enumeration Technology NVIDIA® MCP 51chipset supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI AI...
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...-E tuning from 533 MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment; - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: - memory tuning from 100 to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power...
...-E tuning from 533 MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment; - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: - memory tuning from 100 to 1200MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power...
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ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 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 more efficient computing. The ... enthusiasts stable, reliable, compatible plaftform support for advanced PC security, reliable PC storage, SLI™ technology, PCI Express bus architecture and dual DDR2 memory technology. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the...
ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 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 more efficient computing. The ... enthusiasts stable, reliable, compatible plaftform support for advanced PC security, reliable PC storage, SLI™ technology, PCI Express bus architecture and dual DDR2 memory technology. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the...
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...Internet applications. The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB...rear panel and at midboard. See pages 1-17 to 1-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital ...
...Internet applications. The S/PDIF technology turns your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB...rear panel and at midboard. See pages 1-17 to 1-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into a high-end entertainment system with digital ...
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...Express x16 graphics cards. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- See pages 2-26 for details. The heat...port. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET...
...Express x16 graphics cards. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- See pages 2-26 for details. The heat...port. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET...
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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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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.
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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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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ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of memory module(s) installed per ... size of less than 3GB is reserved for details. • Due to prevent installation on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of memory module(s) installed per ... size of less than 3GB is reserved for details. • Due to prevent installation on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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...-Sink Package NT5TU32M16AG-3C NT5TU64M8AE-3C 4UAI2D9CRZ 4WAIID9CWX E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E 18D51280D-30518 18D51280D-30528 Brand Side(s) Part No. Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit 64...
...-Sink Package NT5TU32M16AG-3C NT5TU64M8AE-3C 4UAI2D9CRZ 4WAIID9CWX E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E 18D51280D-30518 18D51280D-30528 Brand Side(s) Part No. Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit 64...
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B - ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - DIMM support A BC KVR533D2N4/256 • •• KVR533D2N4/512 • •• KVR533D2N4/1G • • ...-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. E5116AB-5C-E HY5PS56821F-C4 D6408TE7BL-37 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 4FBIID9BQM 4FBIID9CHM 4FBIID9CHM HYB18T512800AC37...
B - ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - DIMM support A BC KVR533D2N4/256 • •• KVR533D2N4/512 • •• KVR533D2N4/1G • • ...-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. E5116AB-5C-E HY5PS56821F-C4 D6408TE7BL-37 K4T51083QB-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 K4T56083QF-GCD5 4FBIID9BQM 4FBIID9CHM 4FBIID9CHM HYB18T512800AC37...
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... 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 erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R P5NSLI Clear RTC RAM 23 Clear CMOS CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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...
... 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 erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R P5NSLI Clear RTC RAM 23 Clear CMOS CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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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...BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. The following screen appears. 8. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type -...starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-P5NSLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 you to Program: P5NSLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - 6. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5NSLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file...
...BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. The following screen appears. 8. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type -...starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-P5NSLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 you to Program: P5NSLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - 6. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5NSLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file...
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ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save ... 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. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save ... 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. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
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ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.4M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑↓ :Move ENTE...
ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.4M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑↓ :Move ENTE...
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...to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS...
...to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS...
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... Shows the number of landing zone per track. Landing Zone Shows the number of sectors per track. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory Shows the size of precomp per track. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard... a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Precomp Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Shows the number of landing zone per track. Landing Zone Shows the number of sectors per track. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory Shows the size of precomp per track. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard... a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Precomp Shows the number of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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....0 MHz Auto 533.3 MHz 533.3 MHz Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [100MHz] [101MHz] ~ [150MHz] Selecting a very high PCIE frequency may cause the system to set CPU, PCI Express, and memory related fields. Overclock Options [Disable] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Key-in...
....0 MHz Auto 533.3 MHz 533.3 MHz Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [100MHz] [101MHz] ~ [150MHz] Selecting a very high PCIE frequency may cause the system to set CPU, PCI Express, and memory related fields. Overclock Options [Disable] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Key-in...
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...The configuration options vary depending on the DDR2 memory installed. System Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the system clock mode. Target FSB Speed (QDR) Displays the target FSB speed. Target MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the target MEM speed. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-23 The default setting [Auto], automatically... sets the FSB and memory speeds. The New MEM Speed (QDR) item is user-configurable only when the System Clock Mode is...
...The configuration options vary depending on the DDR2 memory installed. System Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the system clock mode. Target FSB Speed (QDR) Displays the target FSB speed. Target MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the target MEM speed. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-23 The default setting [Auto], automatically... sets the FSB and memory speeds. The New MEM Speed (QDR) item is user-configurable only when the System Clock Mode is...
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...] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. Set to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage. Chipset Core Voltage [+1.4V] Allows you to set . Configuration options: [1.25V] [1.35V] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [+1.800V] [+1.900V] [+2.000V] [+2.100V] Refer to Auto...[+1.5V] CPU Termination Voltage [1.25V] Allows you to set the DRAM operating voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you to set the system operating voltages. Voltage Control This sub-menu allows you...
...] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. Set to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage. Chipset Core Voltage [+1.4V] Allows you to set . Configuration options: [1.25V] [1.35V] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [+1.800V] [+1.900V] [+2.000V] [+2.100V] Refer to Auto...[+1.5V] CPU Termination Voltage [1.25V] Allows you to set the DRAM operating voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you to set the system operating voltages. Voltage Control This sub-menu allows you...