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    P5N-D Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU
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    3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup
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    Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-36 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-36 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.6 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system
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    RAID driver disk 5-37 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 Appendix: CPU features
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P5N-D specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 Multi-Core CPU Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. NVIDIA® nForce 750i SLI 1333 / 1066
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    or Passive- Cooling only ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Overclocking Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
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    ) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0 , WOR by Ring , WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB/KB/MS, PXE & AI Net2 Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5N-D
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    ) 1 x ASUS Optional Fans for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridges ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5N-D 1-1
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    , extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of the fastest platform in the world. The NVIDIA® nForce 750i SLI chipset also supports four Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices, two PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™ support and up to 8 USB
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    in the NVIDIA® nForce® 750i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. See page 2-28 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital
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    24 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design . ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power
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    content. See pages 5-27 and 5-28 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS P5N-D 1-5
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    voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See pages 4-20 and 4-21 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS P5N-D
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    off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5N-D P5N-D Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-D 2-1
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    or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O2 LGA775 EPU CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT COM1 F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO USBPW1-4 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN NVIDIA® nForce® 750i SLI™ Atheros PCIEX1_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX16_1 Super
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    PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Parellel port 3. IEEE 1394a port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 5. Center
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    (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin ATX12V) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Page 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-35 ASUS P5N-D 2-5
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    . ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal
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    a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N-D P5N-D CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from
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    then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775
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    heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-D 2-9
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    and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5N-D CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-D CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur
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    the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-D 2-11
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    narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 ( Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 - Populated - Single-Channel Populated - - - Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated - - Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5N
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    it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to
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    P5N-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5N
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    P5N-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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    P5N-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Chip • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5N-D 2-17
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    components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing
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    unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5N
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    PCI to USB Host Controller Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI_1 PCI_2 USB 1.1 USB 2.0 IDE controller HD audio PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2
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    . The PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. This motherboard supports 2 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCI Express x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI Express x1_1 slot ASUS P5N-D 2-21
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    to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-31 for details. • In single card mode, use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient
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    the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5N-D 2-23
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    jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5-8 jumpers are for the internal
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    12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
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    2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF
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    markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5N-D P5N-D IDE connector Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray ASUS P5N-D 2-27
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    disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration�w��it�h��th�e��o�n�b��o�a�r�d�N��V�I�D��IA�® MediaShield™ RAID controller. ® P5N-D P5N the Serial ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM
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    USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN1 PIN1 P5N-D USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5N
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 IE1394_2 P5N-D IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to
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    the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR
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    has been tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following configuration: Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD 1 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM 1 USB 2 PCI 1 • If you want to use the SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA
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    [HD Audio]. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P5N-D CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5N-D Internal audio connector (black) ASUS P5N-D 2-33
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    Ground 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5N-D System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect
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    front panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5N-D 2-35
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    cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. • We strongly recommend that you install the optional fan
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    This chapter describes the power up Chapter 3: Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5N-D
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    between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS�P�5�N��-D� 3-1
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    . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS P5N-D
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    the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5N-D.BIN P5N-D ASUS P5N-D 4-3
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    into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then
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    the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5N
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    using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need
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    Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For C55-MCP51-P5N-D-00 DATE:10/31/2007 and starts flashing the Flash Type - BIOS file. File Name to Program: P5N-D.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or
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    bin Message: Please Wait! 4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved floppy disk, then returns to For C55-MCP51-P5N-D-00 DATE:10/31/2007 the BIOS flashing process. Flash Type - File Name to Program
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard
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    power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system
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    arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-D 4-11
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    F10> Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5
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    press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5N-D 4-13
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    basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary
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    on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5N-D 4-15
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    not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard
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    information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] disk. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5N
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    . Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard
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    options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-D 4-19
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    [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. System Clocks This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup
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    to edit. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Linked] FSB - Memory Ratio CPU frequency that will take effect on a reboot. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set the FSB-Memory Clock Mode item to [Unlinked]. ASUS P5N
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    800.0 The Actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual memory frequency that will take effect on a reboot. 4.4.2 AI NET2 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) Status Open
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    -Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type Genuine Intel(R) CPU CPU Speed 2.80GHz Cache RAM 1024K x2 CPU Internal CPU Multiplier [8x] Configuration options: [6x] [7x] [8x] [9x] Enhanced Intel Speedstep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-D
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    Select Menu Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control LDT Frequency [5x] Item Specific Help Memory Timing Setting Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Timing Setting Select Menu tCL (CAS Latency) tRCD tRP tRAS Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto] [Auto] [Auto
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    25nS] [2.50nS] Spread Spectrum Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] LDT ] LDT Frequency [5x] Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] ASUS P5N-D 4-25
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    PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter [No] [PCI] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. Plug & Play O/S [No
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    BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration �H�D �Au�d� io E�na�bl�ed�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot 4 SATA2 DMA transfer IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-D 4-27
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    ��d�]�[�E�n�a��b�le��d�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard nVidia LAN
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    Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N
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    (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] Enabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state
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    BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices Power On By External Modems Power On by RTC Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Alarm Time(hh:mm) HPET Support mode after you press the power mode.
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    Enter> to display the Date (of Month) Alarm minute [Min=0] [Max=59]---second HPET Support [Enabled] The hardware high precision efficient timer mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB This feature requires an ATX power supply that
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    the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] x CPU Q-Fan Profile Performance Chassis Q-Fan of the Chassis Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Performance] �[O��p��ti�m��a��l]��[S��i�le��n�t�] ASUS P5N-D 4-33
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    in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0 RPM. CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed function, which gives off a warning when the CPU fan speed is too low. If you set this item to [Disabled], the
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    . Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 4.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS P5N-D 4-35
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    SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows
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    Settings Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Case Open Warning [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] ASUS P5N-D 4-37
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    system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] 4.6.6 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot
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    the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumper" for instructions. Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password
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    options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup
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    BIOS file saved in the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to load the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices that contains the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the "Tools" menu to select ASUS
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    CMOS BOARD: P5N-D VER: 0107 DATE: 10/31/2007 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: CMOS backup is done! Press any key to Exit. Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]: Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 4.7.2 ASUS
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    from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the
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    4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS P5N-D
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    without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item
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    the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750i SLI chipset. Realtek® Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 utility. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the
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    speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before
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    the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. You can also download the utility by clicking the Security tab. Anti-Virus Utility Download Allows you to choose the
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    updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your PC. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® SATA/RAID driver
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    ® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5N-D 5-7
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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    . 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5N-D 5-9
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    image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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    and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click
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    audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5N-D 5-13
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    the 3D Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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    , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe
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    Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right
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    such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5N-D 5-17
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    display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel DMI Information to display the available information. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5N
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    memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate the Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can
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    open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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    AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to set the time for the system to enter AI Nap mode. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode ASUS P5N-D Calibration Settings 5-23
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    installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse
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    speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. click to display the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode ASUS P5N-D 5-25
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    AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click
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    Incoming folder > Enable incoming folder. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to enable the incoming folder. 2. If disable the incoming folder, select Incoming folder > Disable incoming folder. ASUS P5N-D 5-27
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    folder under another directory. To connect to another computer: This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. The following log in and have full access to this shared folder. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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    5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with one RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The NVIDIA® nForce™ 750i SLI Southbridge includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for four
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    drive. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750i SLI southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for four
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    descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your motherboard Support CD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, make sure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions�. Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA
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    to select a RAID mode then press . Mirroring audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 3.` Press to select the Free Disks disk data? [Y] YES [N] NO 5. Press to clear the selected disks or to proceed without clearing the disks
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    [↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return ASUS P5N
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    Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model list menu appears. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to complete the rebuilt process. 5-34 Chapter 5:
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    XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX lost! 4. If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. ASUS P5N-D 5-35
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    - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name . 2. Press to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] 3. Press to clear the disk data or press to cancel
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    the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS P5N-D 5-37
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    5-38 Chapter 5: Software support
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    This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready 6 PCI Express graphics cards. Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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    Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS P5N-D
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    graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5N
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    Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®- two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Goldfingers 2. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express
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    (PCIEX16_2). Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS P5N-D 6-3
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    card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. SLI connector 6. When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with sufficient+12v capability, we recommend that you connect install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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    that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing
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    box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 6. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. 7. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi‑GPU item. Slider 8. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. 9. Click OK when done. 6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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    Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5N-D
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    processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more
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    except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5N-D A-3
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