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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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... of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. 2. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side...
... of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. 2. The socket alignment CPU notch key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11 To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side...
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 The 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 ... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for details. • Due to prevent installation on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from ...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17 The 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 ... Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for details. • Due to prevent installation on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from ...
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... 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 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 (QVL)...
... 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 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 (QVL)...
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...-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2.
...-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2.
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... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option 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.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option 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.
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... screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-11 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow...
... screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-11 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow...
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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 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... 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 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
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...]]cept ESC:Abort SATA 4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 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... 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.
...]]cept ESC:Abort SATA 4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 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... 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.
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... Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes before exiting. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this option...
... Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes before exiting. 2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this option...
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Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-51 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select ...
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-51 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Select ...
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... CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in... the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents of your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS).
... CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in... the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents of your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS).
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...days Music section shows the drive letter of the alarm, or enable/disable the Music Alarm feature. The Music Selection panel appears. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3- Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. When done, click OK. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing... to install the utility. 3. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Music in Windows® 1. The Alarm Time Setting panel appears. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in the Music section. Click the arrow ( ) next to Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. Place the support CD into...
...days Music section shows the drive letter of the alarm, or enable/disable the Music Alarm feature. The Music Selection panel appears. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3- Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. When done, click OK. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing... to install the utility. 3. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Music in Windows® 1. The Alarm Time Setting panel appears. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in the Music section. Click the arrow ( ) next to Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. Place the support CD into...
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... 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 allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-11 Follow the...
... 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 allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-11 Follow the...
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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. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-15 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties.
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. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-15 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties.
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... Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. See Chapter...
... Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. See Chapter...
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... Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. After the computer restarts, right... changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to [Automatic], then press . Turn on the operating system. See page 2-28 for details. 4. ASUS P5NSLI A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup...
... Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. After the computer restarts, right... changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to [Automatic], then press . Turn on the operating system. See page 2-28 for details. 4. ASUS P5NSLI A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup...
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...-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 the... Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard...
...-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 the... Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. A- Appendix: CPU features If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard...