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... Flash 2 2-49 2.8 Exit menu 2-50 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Runninig 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...
... Flash 2 2-49 2.8 Exit menu 2-50 Chpater 3:Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Runninig 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...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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...-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 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...
...-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 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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... to 1200MHz at 0.0125 V Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - 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 Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - vDIMM voltage: 4-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: -
... to 1200MHz at 0.0125 V Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - 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 Requirement Rear panel Intelligent overclocking tool: - vDIMM voltage: 4-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: -
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P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB ...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
P5NSLI and P5NSLI/WiFi specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB ...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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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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... IDE cable Accessories Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield Wireless LAN antenna 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI soft bridge 1 X 2-port USB module Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5NSLI - The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
... IDE cable Accessories Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield Wireless LAN antenna 1 x EZ Selector card 1 x SLI soft bridge 1 X 2-port USB module Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5NSLI - The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
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...Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is ideal for ultimate PC performance. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- It delivers comprehensive ... feature allows your computer to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed...
...Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 /533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is ideal for ultimate PC performance. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- It delivers comprehensive ... feature allows your computer to meet demands for faster and more powerful processing. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on the CPU loading and system speed...
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...bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 1-20 for details. See pages 1-30, and 2-19 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. This high speed interface is backward compatible with peak ... systems. See page 1-28 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 1-23 and 1-24 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-27 ...
...bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 1-20 for details. See pages 1-30, and 2-19 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection. This high speed interface is backward compatible with peak ... systems. See page 1-28 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 1-23 and 1-24 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which automatically detects and identifies what types of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-27 ...
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See page 2-6 for details. See pages 2-26 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an ... address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable...
See page 2-6 for details. See pages 2-26 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an ... address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the most notably the areas that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 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.
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... figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 pins 112 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 R P5NSLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory...compatibility, it is recommended. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a ...on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17
... figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 pins 112 pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 R P5NSLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory...compatibility, it is recommended. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a ...on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17
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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-bit Windows® ... Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA ELPIDA crucial crucial crucial TwinMOS KINGMAX KINGMAX GEIL GEIL NANYA NANYA WINTEC WINTEC Apacer Apacer A-DATA MDT MDT Chip No. DIMM support A BC N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 • •• N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 • •• N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • N/A SS KVR667D2E5...
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-bit Windows® ... Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA ELPIDA crucial crucial crucial TwinMOS KINGMAX KINGMAX GEIL GEIL NANYA NANYA WINTEC WINTEC Apacer Apacer A-DATA MDT MDT Chip No. DIMM support A BC N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 • •• N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512 • •• N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • N/A SS KVR667D2E5...
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... DS SS DS SS SS SS SS DS SS DS SS SS SS SS SS DS SS DS Part No. Single-sided DS - ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 Side(s): SS - C - DIMM support A BC KVR533D2N4/256 • •• KVR533D2N4/512 • •• KVR533D2N4/1G • • M378T6553BG0-CD5 ...; •• KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. DDR2-533 Size Vendor 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB...
... DS SS DS SS SS SS SS DS SS DS SS SS SS SS SS DS SS DS Part No. Single-sided DS - ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-19 Side(s): SS - C - DIMM support A BC KVR533D2N4/256 • •• KVR533D2N4/512 • •• KVR533D2N4/1G • • M378T6553BG0-CD5 ...; •• KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • KLBD48F-A8EB4 • TS64MLQ64V5J • •• TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. DDR2-533 Size Vendor 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB...
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...the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your... on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding ...
...the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your... on 1 the socket. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding ...
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... installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot.... 5. Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. See Chapter 2 for details. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
... installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot.... 5. Refer to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. See Chapter 2 for details. 1.8 Expansion slots ...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-23 1.8.4 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 LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-23 1.8.4 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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..., x4, x2, x1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
..., x4, x2, x1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-27 LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the function of the ... connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. ACTIVITY/ SPEED LINK LED LED 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Line Out port (lime). Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port.
... Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-27 LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the function of the ... connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. ACTIVITY/ SPEED LINK LED LED 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Line Out port (lime). Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port.
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...input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. 3. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 R GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5NSLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. 4. If you to create a Serial ATA... connectors are Disabled by default. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R CD(Black) P5NSLI Internal Audio Connectors AUX(White) 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. 3. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 R GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5NSLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. 4. If you to create a Serial ATA... connectors are Disabled by default. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R CD(Black) P5NSLI Internal Audio Connectors AUX(White) 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction