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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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... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it , carefully ... municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...
... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it , carefully ... municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports.
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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard P5NSLI WiFi Cables Serial ATA and power cables for buying an ASUS® P5NSLI or ASUS® P5NSLI/WiFi motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your... 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 - If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard P5NSLI WiFi Cables Serial ATA and power cables for buying an ASUS® P5NSLI or ASUS® P5NSLI/WiFi motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your... 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 - If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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...handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. 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 faster and more powerful ... features for ultimate PC performance. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in ...
...handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. 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 faster and more powerful ... features for ultimate PC performance. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the gamer in mind. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in ...
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... storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear ... of your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. 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 ...
... storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear ... of your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. 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 ...
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.... See pages 2-26 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ...1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Fanless Design ...
.... See pages 2-26 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is designed with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ...1 meter accuracy. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- Fanless Design ...
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... a separate file, giving users freedom to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up to the music of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to conveniently ... flash utility. See page 3-8 to 3-10 for details. See page 2-47 and 2-48 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with your favorite CD music when system is a user-friendly BIOS...
... a separate file, giving users freedom to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up to the music of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to conveniently ... flash utility. See page 3-8 to 3-10 for details. See page 2-47 and 2-48 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with your favorite CD music when system is a user-friendly BIOS...
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... to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that you should shut down... system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
... to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that you should shut down... system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5NSLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-
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... it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. ...Make sure to the rear part of the chassis P5NSLI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. ...Make sure to the rear part of the chassis P5NSLI R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.9cm (9.0in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard KBPWR SPDIF_O1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT COM1 USB12 USBPW1 LAN_USB34 ATX12V...
ASUS P5NSLI Series 1- DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 22.9cm (9.0in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard KBPWR SPDIF_O1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT COM1 USB12 USBPW1 LAN_USB34 ATX12V...
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.... • Upon purchase of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to ensure system... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent...
.... • Upon purchase of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. R P5NSLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to ensure system... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with at least a speed of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent...
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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. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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... Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series ...you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink ...
... Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series ...you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink ...
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... fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components...
... fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with chipset components...
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A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard.
A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan B assembly from the motherboard.
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... the address space is reserved for details. • Due to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared...
... the address space is reserved for details. • Due to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared...
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... 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-bit...
... 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-bit...