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P5N32-E SLI Motherboard
P5N32-E SLI Motherboard
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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-E SLI 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N32-E SLI 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the ...
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... Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Tuning 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-23 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-24 4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory 4-24 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC 4-24 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-25 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-26 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 ACPI... 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-37 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.6 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-41 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45
... Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Tuning 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-23 4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-24 4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory 4-24 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC 4-24 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-25 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-26 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 ACPI... 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-37 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.6 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-41 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45
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...® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-26 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device...
...® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-25 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-26 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-27 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-34 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device...
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... part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
... part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 ... RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at full x16, x16 speed. Supports NVIDIA® DualNet®å Technology (continued on card ...
P5N32-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory SLI-Ready Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage/RAID LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 ... RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at full x16, x16 speed. Supports NVIDIA® DualNet®å Technology (continued on card ...
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P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card - ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - AI Booster - Profile ...10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4 on the next page) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: * Q-Connector * ASUS Crashfree BIOS2 * ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS MyLogo 3 Q-Fan 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1...
P5N32-E SLI specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Unique features Rear panel SupremeFX Audio Card - ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - AI Booster - Profile ...10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4 on the next page) xii AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: * Q-Connector * ASUS Crashfree BIOS2 * ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS MyLogo 3 Q-Fan 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1...
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xiii P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 ... fan connectors System panel connector 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 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x 2-port...
xiii P5N32-E SLI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 ... fan connectors System panel connector 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 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x 2-port...
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...Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N32-E SLI motherboard 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB ...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N32-E SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridge ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5N32-E SLI...
...Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N32-E SLI motherboard 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB ...motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N32-E SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridge ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5N32-E SLI...
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... USB 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two GPUs to...
... USB 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two GPUs to...
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... nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-27 for details. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- See pages 2-... devices. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates...
... nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-27 for details. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for details. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- See pages 2-... devices. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates...
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...module away from suffering risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- With this strong power pump, this motherboard is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and ...operation to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for overclocking. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to generate less heat than ...
...module away from suffering risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer and system more stable. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- With this strong power pump, this motherboard is made to dissipate heat in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and ...operation to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for overclocking. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to generate less heat than ...
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... giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 1.3.3 ASUS special features ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. The BIOS settings can be stored in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to select the language of an ... restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Music Alarm Wake up call with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to the music of system resource. The...
... giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 1.3.3 ASUS special features ASUS O.C. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. The BIOS settings can be stored in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to select the language of an ... restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1- Music Alarm Wake up call with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to the music of system resource. The...
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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 Audio card installation 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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 Audio card installation 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5N32-E SLI
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... a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. SB_PWR ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut...
... a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. SB_PWR ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut...
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Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with... screws! Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9)...
Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5N32-E SLI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with... screws! Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9)...
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2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-
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30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 1394a ATX12V LGA775...;EID®EId6Ai8t®i0oinSLI ® Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_2 P5N32-E SLI PCI1 SB_PWR PCIEX16_3 VIA VT6308P SPDIF_O2 IE1394_2 OPT_FAN1 ADH PCI2 OPT_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NFORNCVEID...174;I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer...
30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 1394a ATX12V LGA775...;EID®EId6Ai8t®i0oinSLI ® Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_2 P5N32-E SLI PCI1 SB_PWR PCIEX16_3 VIA VT6308P SPDIF_O2 IE1394_2 OPT_FAN1 ADH PCI2 OPT_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NFORNCVEID...174;I6A8®0i SLI Intel® Edition USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS OPT_FAN4 OPT_FAN5 PANEL SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 Refer...
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... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon...
... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon...
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... the PnP cap unless you . 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
... the PnP cap unless you . 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5N32-E SLI P5N32-E SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...