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... Where 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...
... Where 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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...software compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-23 and 1-24 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage... specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 1.1 to meet...
...software compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-23 and 1-24 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage... specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on USB 1.1 to meet...
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... ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically ...motherboard is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. 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. See pages 2-26 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series... 1- With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to achieve maximum system performance. AI NET 2 AI...
... ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically ...motherboard is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. 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. See pages 2-26 for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series... 1- With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to achieve maximum system performance. AI NET 2 AI...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 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 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.
The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 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 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.
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... graphics cards for possible PCI Express card configurations. 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. See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI...
... graphics cards for possible PCI Express card configurations. 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. See page 1-32 for details. • In Single Card mode, only the PCI...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. On WiFi model, the onboard WiFi and the rear panel USB7 port use the USB78 connector. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the ...480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC R USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5NSLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. On WiFi model, the onboard WiFi and the rear panel USB7 port use the USB78 connector. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the ...480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC R USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5NSLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the...
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...not connected to ignored. Select an item then press to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller...11.26V 48ºC 38ºC 4962 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [800 RPM] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ...-related parameters. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V...
...not connected to ignored. Select an item then press to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller...11.26V 48ºC 38ºC 4962 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [800 RPM] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ...-related parameters. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V...