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Motherboard P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium 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 P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 3
this guide ix P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 4
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 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 5
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-18 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-24 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode 4-24 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.4.5 Chipset 4-26 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-27 4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 6
Contents 4.7 Tools menu 4-41 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-41 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-43 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-45 4.8 Exit menu 4-46 vi - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 7
, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 9
need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 10
of 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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 11
/RAID LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel® Edition - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 12
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary Wireless LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backward compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access Point (AP) mode - Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 13
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Rear panel Internal connectors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - AI Gear - AI Nap - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Optional Fan (for Water - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 14
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Suite ASUS - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 15
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 17
Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridge InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 18
that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel® Edition The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface(SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units(GPUs) in a single system. This - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 19
Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution for Serial ATA devices. The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 20
or press a key. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 21
sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling ASUS Supreme Audio Entertainment SupremeFX Audio SupremeFX audio card features Noise Filter and Echo Cancellation technology as well as the Superbeam Array Microphone, which picks up the sound ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 22
easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 23
range. WiFi-AP Solo™ can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype™ as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFiAP Solo™ is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi AP™ cost. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 1- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 24
fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-20 to 4-21 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 26
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 27
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. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 28
below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 29
Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 30
USB910_WIFI_G Audio slot NIFnOtNeRlV®CIDEEI®dAit4®ioSnLI PRI_IDE Marvell 88E1116 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 ® PCIEX1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 SB_PWR PCIEX16_3 VIA VT6308P IE1394_2 SPDIF_O2 PCI2 ADH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NFORNCVEID®IA59®0 SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 31
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Wireless LAN port 6. Wireless LAN Activity LED 7. USB 2.0 orange) 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray) ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium Page 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 32
, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 33
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 of the PnP cap. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 34
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 35
system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 36
to ensure optimum �th�e��rm��a�l��c�o�n�d�i�ti�o�n��a�n�d��p�e�r�f�o�rm��a�n��c�e�. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 37
on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-11 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 38
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector 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 assembly - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 39
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. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-13 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 40
cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. The photos provided for your reference only and may not match your actual fan and motherboard. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 41
memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory P5N32-SLI PREMIUM DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 42
sided x16 memory modules. 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 Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 43
cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 44
. See Chapter 4 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 that the cards do not need IRQ assignments - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 45
NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA controller IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx16_3 PCIEx1_1 PCI Slot_1 PCI Slot_2 USB 1.1 USB 2.0 LAN_1 LAN_2 PATA SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_3 SATA_RAID 1394 Audio - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-19 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 46
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. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 47
the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 48
. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by NV Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 49
if you want to configure a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. • DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-23 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 50
optical S/PDIF cable. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Audio module This motherboard features an audio module connected to the audio slot. Below are the descriptions of the audio ports. 1. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 51
P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 52
RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item under the Serial ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM GND P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SATA connectors These connectors support Native Command - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 53
mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Right-angle side 4. USB supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 54
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® IE1394_2 1 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM IEEE 1394 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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 55
P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS QFAN 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 themal environment. ASUS P5N32 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 56
the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR P5N32-SLI PREMIUM ATX12V ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 57
end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500 W to 600 W power or above to ensure the system stability. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU SMF 3.2XE DDR533 256MB*4 PCI-E VGA Nvidia 7950GTX*2 SATA-HD (W) 4.993 5.054 678.18 (continued on the next page) ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-31 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 58
48.44 HDD +5V 4.14 2.92 5.04 20.87 +5VSB Total PSU 0.588 Po_max 0.435 (W) 5.05 2.97 526.56 Light Loading CPU PSC 3.8G EM64T DDR667 512MB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*1 SATA-HD SATA*2 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM 1 USB 1 PCI 1 Io_max (A) Io_rms (A) Vout (V) Po_max (W) +12V-V2 (4 PIN) 12.36 8.98 11 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 59
P5N32-SLI PREMIUM GND SPDIFOUT +5V 9. S/PDIF output connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_02) This connector is for an the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® SPDIF_O2 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SPDIF OUT connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-33 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 60
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® IDE_LED RESET PWR * Requires an ATX power supply. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/ sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 61
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 P5N32-SLI Premium 2-35 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 62
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 63
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 64
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 65
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 additional messages appear on the screen. If down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 3- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 66
computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Click the Start button then on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 67
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 68
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 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Tools menu 4-41 4.8 Exit menu 4-46 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 69
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. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 70
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 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 71
> 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 Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 72
Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 73
during POST to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N32-SLI Premium VER: 07241 DATE: 07/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 74
) to switch to the folder of floppy disk, AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved CD ROM or USB flash For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 disk you saved the BIOS Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH fileand AwardBIOS Flash File Name to - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 75
Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 and starts flashing the Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. File Name to Program: 0107.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 76
as: Message: 3. Type a filename for the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 current BIOS file in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Save current BIOS as field, For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 then press . Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 77
with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • Flash time takes around one (1) minute. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4- - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 78
program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 79
and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB 1023MB F1: 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 P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 80
or + (plus) 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 item to the left or right Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 81
Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB 1023MB ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-13 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 82
] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB system date. 4.3.3 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 83
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 [ the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-15 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 84
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 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 disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 85
the SATA device information. Main Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 Select Menu Item Specific of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-17 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 86
to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 87
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-19 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 88
when overclocking. The ASUS AI Non-delay Tuning to [Manual] Frequency Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency Control CPU Clock Ratio Defaults F10: Save and Exit CPU Clock Ratio [22 x] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Key - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 89
Mode to [CPU/MEM manual-mode] or [MEM Precision Tweaker]. Current MEM Speed (DDR) 533.3 MHz This item shows the current memory speed and is non-user configurable. Target MEM Speed (DDR) 666.7 MHz This item shows the target memory speed and is non-user configurable. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-21 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 90
Voltage Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage 1.8V Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage 1.4VSB Voltage NB Core Voltage Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 91
200mV] Spread Spectrum Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control Select Menu CPU Spread Spectrum x PCIE Spread Spectrum x MCP options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] �[O��v�e�r�c�lo��c�k�5 O��v�e��rc��lo�c�k��8 Overclock 10%] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-23 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 92
-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable POST Check card over-clocking by accelerating PCI-Ex connecting mode and determine the speed level on it. PEG Link Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 93
the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-25 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 94
Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Memory Timing Configuration SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [ 5x] Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 95
and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-27 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 96
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA Configuration Onboard 1st nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] HD Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support to edit. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 97
audio, depending on the front panel audio module support. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Silicon SATAII Controller [SATA Mode] Allows you to disable or set the function of the extended SATA II controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 98
. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable the USB Controller - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 99
enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-31 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 100
4.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices and onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 101
ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] Enabling ASUS Music Alarm will automatically disable the PS/2 keyboard/ power-up feature. See section "5.3.6 Music Alarm" 5-22 for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-33 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 102
feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control x CPU Q-Fan Profile Chassis Q-Fan Control x Chassis Q-Fan Profile VCore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 103
items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan speed limit. If the fan speed is lower than the specified value, the system produces a warning message. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-35 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 104
Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot 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 Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 105
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 you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-37 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 106
4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user-configurable only when you enable Typematic Rate Setting. 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 107
] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] 4.6.6 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha- numeric characters, then press . ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-39 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 108
about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required 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. - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 109
SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 4-41 - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 110
> to select the field, then use or to change the value. Audio CD Drive [Primary IDE Master] Allows you to select the connection configuration of the [01] ~ [32] • Only the IDE ATAPI devices from Southbridge can support this functon. • The system needs standby power, so ensure that the power - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 111
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 update only the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 112
format. Follow the instructions below to save the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices with enough space. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD:P5N32 SLI Premium VER: 0107 DATE: 07/24/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 113
details. ASUSTeK EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N32-SLI Premium VER: 07241 DATE: 07/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5N32SP A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED - Asus P5N32-SLI Premium WiFi-AP | P5N32-SLI Premium English Edition User's Manual - Page 114
to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you . When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
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