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2.5.4 PCI slots 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 the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express �x�1�6��g�r�a�p�h�i�c��c�a�r�d�s��c�o�m��p�ly��in�g� with �th�e��P��C��I�E�x��p�r�e�s�s��s�p�e��c�if�ic��a�t�io�n��s�. The blue and black slots support the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology at full x16, x16 speed. The photo shows two �N�V�I�D�IA�® SLI™ready graphics cards installed on the blue and black slots. The slot in the middle supports graphics cards at x8 link. In NVIDIA® SLI™ mode, the blue and black slots work at the full bandwidth of PCI Express x16 on each slot for a combined bandwidth of x32. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
About this guide	9
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary	11
1 Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features	20
1.3.3 ASUS Special features	23
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features	24
2 Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Placement direction	28
2.2.2 Screw holes	28
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2	29
2.2.4 Motherboard layout	30
2.2.5 Layout contents	31
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	34
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	36
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	38
2.3.4 Installing the optional fan	40
2.4 System memory	41
2.4.1 Overview	41
2.4.2 Memory configurations	42
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	43
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	43
2.5 Expansion slots	44
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	44
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	44
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	45
2.5.4 PCI slots	46
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot	46
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	46
2.6 Jumper	47
2.7 Connectors	48
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.7.2 Internal connectors	51
3 Powering up	63
3.1 Starting up for the first time	65
3.2 Turning off the computer	66
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	66
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	66
4 BIOS setup	67
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	69
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	69
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	72
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	73
4.1.4 Updating the BIOS	74
4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file	76
4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	77
4.2 BIOS setup program	78
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	79
4.2.2 Menu bar	79
4.2.3 Legend bar	80
4.2.4 Menu items	80
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	80
4.2.6 Configuration fields	80
4.2.7 Pop-up window	81
4.2.8 General help	81
4.3 Main menu	82
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	82
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	82
4.3.3 Language [English]	82
4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	82
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	83
4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6	85
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]	86
4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB]	86
4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB]	86
4.4 Advanced menu	87
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	87
4.4.2 AI NET2	92
4.4.3 PEG Link Mode	92
4.4.4 CPU Configuration	93
4.4.5 Chipset	94
4.4.6 PCIPnP	95
4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration	96
4.4.8 USB Configuration	98
4.5 Power menu	99
4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]	99
4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	99
4.5.3 APM Configuration	100
4.5.4 Hardware Monitor	102
4.6 Boot menu	104
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority	104
4.6.2 Removable Drives	105
4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives	105
4.6.4 CDROM Drives	105
4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration	106
4.6.6 Security	107
4.7 Tools menu	109
4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm	109
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	111
4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	113