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P5ND2 SE Motherboard - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE 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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 3
About this guide viii P5ND2 SE specifications summary x 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 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 4
Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-26 2.4.3 Chipset 2-28 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-30 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-30 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-34 2.5 Power menu 2-35 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-35 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 5
44 Chapter 3:Software Support 3.1����I�n�s�t�a�ll�in�g��a�n��o�p�e�r�a�t�in�g��s�y�s�t�e�m 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the 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 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 6
that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 7
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 8
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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 9
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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 10
P5ND2 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset FSB Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Overclocking features Other ASUS Special features LGA 775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processors Supports Intel® EM64T/EIST/Hyper- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 11
Azalia analog panel audio connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CPU Multiplier, CPU Lock Free WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, AI Net, S1, S3, S4, S5 Drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies introPdruoc1dtuiocnt it supports. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 14
following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories ASUS P5ND2 SE 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield Application CD Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 15
CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Dual-channel DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory for flexible system upgrade and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-23 for details. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 16
multiplier to 14x. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 17
MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS� With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 18
precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE Onboard LED - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 19
as indicated in 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 P5ND2 SE ASUS P5ND2 SE 1- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 20
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 19.6cm (8.0in) :Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN nVIDIA Crush19 Ultra R RTL8111B PCIEX1_1 P5ND2 SE PCIEX16 Super I/O USBPW78 4Mb BIOS PCIEX1_2 USB78 PCIEX1_3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1986A CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 21
/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 22
a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), 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 triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 23
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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 24
buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 25
you fail to plug this connector. • The retention module of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can interfere with chipset components at the bottom of the board. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with the chipset components. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-13 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 26
1.6.3 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 B - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 27
reinstalling. The 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. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-15 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 28
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 29
-3C NT512T64U88A0BY-3C M2U51264TU88A0F-3C (continued on the next page) DIMM support A BC • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • • • • • • •• • • • •• • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • •• • •• • • • • • • •• ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-17 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 30
SS DS Part No. MEAD-403LA 39127282 39137282 M512-667-8 M924-667-16 N/A N/A DIMM support A BC • • • •• • • • •• • • • •• • • DDR2-533 Size Vendor Chip No. Side(s) Part No. DIMM support A BC 256MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E SS 512MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 DS 1024MB KINGSTON - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 31
. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-19 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 32
motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the 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. 1.7.4 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 33
PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the 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 P5ND2 SE 1-21 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 34
Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A LAN - - shared Onboard IDE controller - - - - shared - - - Onboard SATA controller shared - - - - - - - Onboard Audio controller - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 35
. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-23 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 36
(RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 37
5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1234 12 23 R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE USB device Wake up 12 23 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-25 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 38
LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN . Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 39
other devices that conform with serial specification. 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF P5ND2 SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5ND2 SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 40
: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. SEC_IDE R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 41
allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R P5ND2 SE CD (black) P5ND2 SE Internal Audio Connectors AUX (White) ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-29 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 42
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE USB2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN R P5ND2 SE GAME P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 43
air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND R P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-31 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 44
only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R P5ND2 SE CHASSIS (Default) P5ND2 SE Chassis Intrusion Connector 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 45
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5ND2 SE 1-33 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 46
Ground 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL R P5ND2 SE IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5ND2 SE System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 47
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 P5ND2 SE 2- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 48
.) 2. 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 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 49
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. Rename the file to P5ND2 SE.BIN and save it - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 50
for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-SE DATE: 04/10/2006 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NS2 SE.bin Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 51
ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved floppy disk, then returns For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-SE DATE: 04/10/2006 to the BIOS flashing Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V process. File Name to Program: 1001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to File! Message: Please Wait! ASUS P5ND2 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 52
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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 53
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 P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 54
for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-SE DATE: 04/10/2006 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 55
drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5ND2 SE 2- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 56
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 from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 57
> 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 P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 58
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) 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 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 59
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 P5ND2 SE 2-13 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 60
Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items ( Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 61
Enter: Select Sub-menu Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-15 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 62
them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary ] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enter next page for detail hard drive settings. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB F1:Help ESC: - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 63
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 may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P5ND2 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 64
Configuration options: [Disable] [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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 65
press to display the SATA device information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-19 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 66
or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed 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 setup - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 67
Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-21 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 68
the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Frequency Control This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, PCI Express, and memory related fields. Set the Overclock Profile to Manual, if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency Control PCIE Frequency - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 69
the DDR2 memory installed. The New MEM Speed (QDR) item is user-configurable only when the System Clock Mode is set to [MEM Precision Tweaker] or [CPU/MEM manual-mode]. Current MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the current MEM speed. Target MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the target MEM speed. ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-23 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 70
change the system frequency to minimize problems with electromagnetic interference (EMI). Set the Overclock Profile to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum Control CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum LDT Spread - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 71
may damage the memory module(s)! Chipset Core Voltage [+1.4V] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [+1.4V] [+1.5V] CPU Termination Voltage [1.25V] Allows you to set the CPU termination voltage. Configuration options: [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-25 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 72
-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU CPU Speed 1.86GHz Cache RAM 2048K Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm)Tech. [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 73
operation system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-27 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 74
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset LDT Frequency Memory Timing Configuration [4x] Select Menu Item Specific memory timing configuration. Set the Overclock Profile to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU/Memory Configuration Memory - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 75
memory timing parameters. The default setting [Auto] automatically configures the memory timings. Set to [Manual] if you want to input the memory timings manually. T (CAS) [Auto] Controls Allows you to enable two-clock addressing. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-29 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 76
2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Primiary Display Adaptor [PCI] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 77
then press to edit. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable OnChip IDE Channel0 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-31 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 78
Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable controller. LAN Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard Rtl Giga LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bootrom of the onboard Rtl Giga LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 79
[Enabled] Allows you to disable or enabled the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port IRQ [10] Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-33 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 80
item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 81
to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] The default option of this item is Enabled. You are not allows to change the setting. ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-35 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 82
Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm) Alarm Power Up By PS/2 Mouse Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Power-Off] [Disabled] [Instant-Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] 0 0 :0 : 0 [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 83
] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [Disabled] To set the date of alarm, specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 84
to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Disabled] [ 1.37V] [ 3.24V] [ 5.05V] [ 11.90V] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU FAN Speed PWR FAN Speed CHA FAN Speed - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 85
Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : ] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-39 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 86
2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then . When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-40 Chapter - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 87
[Disabled] Enable this item to allow the BIOS to check a floppy drive during POST. ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS P5ND2 SE - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 88
2.6.4 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls full access, to change password. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 89
Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-43 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 90
BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific window Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. 2-44 Chapter - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 91
the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5ND2 SE 2-45 - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 92
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5ND2 SE 3- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 94
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 P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 95
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. nVidia nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset driver. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1986A audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5ND2 SE 3- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 96
the fan 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 Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 97
detailed information. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SATA RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID Driver Creates the NVIDIA® 32bit SATA RAID driver. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver Creates the NVIDIA® 64bit SATA RAID driver. ASUS P5ND2 SE 3- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 98
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. Nvidia RAID Disk Alert User's Guide Allows you to open the Nvidia® RAID disk alert user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 99
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 P5ND2 SE 3- - Asus P5ND2 SE | e2627 SE English Edition User's Manual - Page 100
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