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DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.

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DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is

configured.

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Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you

have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard

disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and

SATA BIOS setup during POST.

•

The external SATA ports support external Serial ATA 1.5 and 3 Gb/s

devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal

up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

•

If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the

Silicon SATA II Controller

item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section

“4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration” for details.

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Use these ports and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external

SATA port 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.

5.

Wireless LAN port.

This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that

allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other

wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the moveable

omni-directional dual band-antenna to this port.

6.

Wireless LAN Activity LED.

The wireless module comes with an activity

LED.

7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9.

External SATA ports.

These ports connect to an external SATA box or

a Serial ATA port multiplier. These ports support a Serial ATA hard disk

drives that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device to

configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 (10), RAID 5, or JBOD set through

the onboard Silicon Image

®

SATA RAID controller.

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

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