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... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...
... 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 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General...
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... unless you . To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
... unless you . To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
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...Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5NSLI Series...of less than 3 GB because the address space is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of memory module(s) ...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...
...Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details. • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5NSLI Series...of less than 3 GB because the address space is recommended that you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of memory module(s) ...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...
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... SS M512-667-8 • • N/A DS M924-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists...
... SS M512-667-8 • • N/A DS M924-667-16 • 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists...
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...Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Windows® 2000 .... DOS environment a. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press ....
...Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Windows® 2000 .... DOS environment a. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press ....
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities... then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2- The ASUS Update utility is copied...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities... then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2- The ASUS Update utility is copied...
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Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-11 Updating the BIOS... through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate ...
...BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-11 Updating the BIOS... through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate ...
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... respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main...
... respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main...
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...ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-15 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.7 Pop-up window... 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 ↑↓ :...
...ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-15 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.7 Pop-up window... 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 ↑↓ :...
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.... Press to save changes and exit. If you want to save your selections, choose this menu. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
.... Press to save changes and exit. If you want to save your selections, choose this menu. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
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... Changes or make other changes before saving the values to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-51 Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. After selecting this option or if you to the non-volatile RAM. Select...
... Changes or make other changes before saving the values to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-51 Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. After selecting this option or if you to the non-volatile RAM. Select...
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...utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ... drive. The contents of your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
...utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ... drive. The contents of your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... alarm, or enable/disable the Music Alarm feature. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. When done, click OK. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3- The main window appears. Set the days and time of the chosen optical drive and the starting CD track number from which you would like the music...Music in the Music section. Select the optical storage device, then choose the starting track number to Time for Next Alarm in Windows® 1. Click the arrow ( ) next to play. The Alarm Time Setting panel appears. Place the support CD into the optical drive...
... alarm, or enable/disable the Music Alarm feature. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. When done, click OK. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3- The main window appears. Set the days and time of the chosen optical drive and the starting CD track number from which you would like the music...Music in the Music section. Select the optical storage device, then choose the starting track number to Time for Next Alarm in Windows® 1. Click the arrow ( ) next to play. The Alarm Time Setting panel appears. Place the support CD into the optical drive...
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.... • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA website for the supported 3D applications. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for this motherboard. • Make sure that your power ...supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "9. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ASUS P5NSLI Series...
.... • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA website for the supported 3D applications. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for this motherboard. • Make sure that your power ...supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "9. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ASUS P5NSLI Series...
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From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-15 Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon 3.
From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-15 Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Enabling the multi-GPU feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon 3.
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... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. You can download the...
... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. You can download the...
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Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5NSLI A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. See page 2-28 for details. 4. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to save your changes ...from the pop-up menu. 6. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . After you adjust the power...
Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5NSLI A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. See page 2-28 for details. 4. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to save your changes ...from the pop-up menu. 6. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . After you adjust the power...
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...the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, ... you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure...
...the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, ... you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure...