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- Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 1
P5N-E SLI Motherboard - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 2
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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 3
used in this guide x Typography x P5N-E SLI 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 4
Jumpers 1-26 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 5
support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.3 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 3-8 3.3.1 Requirements 3-8 3.3.2 Dual graphics card setup 3-9 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-16 Appendix: CPU - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 6
A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vi - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 7
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 8
are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 9
the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 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 products - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 10
keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash P5N-E SLI.BIN - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 11
4/ Celeron® CPU processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology North Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ (C55) South Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 430i - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 12
P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features BIOS features Power Requirement Rear panel Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker supports: - - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 13
P5N-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x 1394a connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports. - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 16
le�s 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x USB cable 2port 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x SLI soft bridge Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide P5N-E SLI If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 17
® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. It is a highly integrated, high-performance, cost-effective processor. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 18
times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 19
you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2�� EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 20
issues across the motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 21
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-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 22
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! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5N-E SLI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 23
Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 SLI_CON SEC_IDE Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 CD ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB78 COM1 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY NVIDIA nForce R 430i PRI_IDE VIA VT6308P IE1394_2 4Mb BIOS USBPW5-8 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 CHA_FAN2 PANEL ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 24
the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 25
load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment CPU notch key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-11 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 26
the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 27
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-E SLI 1-13 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 28
a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN R P5N-E SLI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 29
on 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 B assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 30
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. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 31
. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 32
on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server Standard x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® XP - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 33
-3S-B HYS64T128020HU-3S-B M378T3354CZ0-CE6 M378T6553CZ0-CE6 M378T3354CZ3-CE6 M378T6553CZ3-CE6 M378T2953CZ3-CE6 AU01GE667C5KBGC KLCC28F-A8KB5 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J T6UA512C5 DIMM support A BC • • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • • • •• • •• • ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-19 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 34
• • • • • • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 35
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it 1 flips out with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-21 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 36
change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 37
controller shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - Onboard SATA1 controller Onboard LAN Onboard IDE controller Onboard Audio controller - - shared - shared - shared - - - - s��ha��r�e��d - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-23 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 38
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 39
x16 graphics card x16 Speed SLI mode Dual Video Qualified SLI-ready x8 graphics cards Cards Multi-monitor, Qualified PCIe x16 x8 RAID or LAN graphics card setup Qualified SLI-ready graphics card Qualified PCIe graphics card, RAID or LAN card x8 x8, x4, x2, x1 ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 40
cap will cause system boot failure! P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 41
press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5N-E SLI +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-27 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 42
port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 43
back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5N-E SLI R FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5N-E SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-29 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 44
/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PIN1 PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. R P5N-E SLI SEC_IDE PRI_IDE P5N-E SLI IDE Connectors 1-30 Chapter 1: Product - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 45
GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P5N-E SLI SATA Connectors These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. 4. Audio connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 46
the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that allows you to set the SLI mode to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Selector Card - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 47
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 R CHA_FAN1 P5N-E SLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q Fan feature. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N-E SLI Rotation +12V GND - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 48
the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS R P5N-E SLI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5N-E SLI Intrusion Connector (Default) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 49
may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Power supply requirements Components/Peripherals Heavy Intel® LGA775 CPU type Intel Pentium EE PCIe™ x16 graphics cards 6800 Ultra x2 DDR DIMMs 4 HDD 4 Optical drive (DVD/CD-RW) 2 PCIe™ x 1 card 1 PCI cards 2 USB devices 6 Required - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 50
. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW *Requires an ATX power supply P5N-E SLI System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 51
on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-37 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 52
1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 53
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 54
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 55
or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 56
Program: P5NESLI.bin Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 57
.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved floppy disk, then returns For NF-KC804-P5NESLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 to the BIOS flashing Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V process. File Name to Program: 0111.bin Now Backup System BIOS to File! Message: Please Wait! ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 58
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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 59
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 60
by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 61
is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 62
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. 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. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 63
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > 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. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 64
password feature or change the 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 65
system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 66
for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 67
Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 23 : 8 : 36 System Date Thu, Jan 19 2006 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 68
menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 69
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility [Auto] Disables or sets the UDMA mode. 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-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 70
Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 71
Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-19 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 72
so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring Memory Shows the size of installed memory. 2 . 3��. 8���U�s�a�b�l �e �M�e�m��o�r��y Shows the size of usable memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 73
the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 74
is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set to [AI Overclock]. System Clocks This sub-menu allows you to set PCI Express related field. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks NB PCIE Frequency (MHz - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 75
set the system operating voltages. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory ] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 76
Config This sub-menu allows you to set FSB & Memory config. Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config FSB - Memory Clock Mode FSB - Memory Ratio FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz Actual - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 77
you to set the MEM (DDR), MHz. Configuration options: [Unlinked] [Linked] 2.4.2 AI NET2 The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility [Disabled] [Enabled] F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-25 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 78
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type Genuine Intel(R) CPU CPU Speed 2.80GHz Cache RAM 2048K CPU Multiplier [ 14 CPU Core Unlock [Disabled] CPU set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 79
. This item appears only when you install a Hyper-Treading CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [5x] Select Menu Item - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 80
Memory Timing Setting Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Timing Setting tCL (CAS Latency) tRCD tRP tRAS Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ** Advanced Memory Settings ** tRRD tRC tWR tWTR tREF tRD tRFC Async Latency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 81
Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Down Spread] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu ASUS P5N-E SLI F5: Setup - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 82
Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables CPU Spread Spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [ Down] SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled] Enables or disables the SLI Broadcast Aperture. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] LDT Frequency [5x] Sets the Lightning - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 83
set which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-31 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 84
IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press to edit. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer access SATA Port 1, 2 SATA DMA transfer SATA Port 3, 4 SATA2 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 85
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility onboard RAID controller. When set onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to select the Front Panel Type AC97 or HD Audio. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 86
the onboard NVIDIA® LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard 1394 device support. The following item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 87
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-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 88
the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type x ACPI APIC support - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 89
more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 90
] Allows you to enable or disable the HPET Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 91
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-39 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 92
options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 93
Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-41 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 94
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enable this item to allow the BIOS to check a floppy drive during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 95
field setting is changed to [Set]. To clear the password: 1. Select the password field and press twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue... 2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-43 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 96
forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "1.9 Jumpers" for instructions. Password Check This field requires - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 97
to Tools then select Load from File and press . 4. Press to select the drive with the BIOS profile then press to load file. 5. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Update only a BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 98
Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save to File Select Menu Item Specific Help Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press to save the - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 99
EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N-ESLI VER: 0111 [0000] DATE: 01/12/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: N[Eontteer] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-47 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 100
the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 101
the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-49 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 102
2-50 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 103
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 104
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 105
for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 650i SLI chipset. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio controller and application. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 106
that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 107
Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SATA RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID Driver Creates the NVIDIA® 32bit driver disk for Serial ATA RAID features. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver Creates the NVIDIA® 64bit driver disk for Serial ATA RAID features. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 108
manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. NVIDIA RAID User's Guide Allows you to open the Nvidia® RAID user guide. Realtek HDA Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the Realtek® HDA Audio User's Manual. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 109
Manual. JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual Allows you to open the JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual. 3.2.6 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. ASUS P5N-E SLI - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 110
this motherboard. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See "10. ATX - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 111
ASUS EZ selector card. By default, the card is set for a single graphics card. To use two graphics cards on this motherboard, you must first set the selector card to Dual Video Cards. To set the selector card: 1. Locate the selector card on the motherboard. ASUS EZ selector card Pre-installed ASUS - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 112
released, pull the selector card out of the slot. 4. Invert the selector card and insert the edge labeled Dual Video Cards. 5. Push down the selector card until the retention clips snap into place. Make sure to completely insert the selector card into the slot. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 113
types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare 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 x16 slots. ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-11 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 114
sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Insert the second graphics card into the black slot labeled 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. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 115
the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). ASUS P5N-E SLI 3-13 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 116
the multi-GPU feature in Windows After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar. 2. From the pop-up - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 117
5. From the Display Properties dialog 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. ASUS P5N-E SLI Slider 3-15 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 118
SLI multi-GPU check box. 9. Click OK when done. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 119
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 120
is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 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 - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 121
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. ASUS P5N-E SLI A- - Asus P5N-E SLI | P5N-E SLI English Edition User's Manual - Page 122
Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading 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
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