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... 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 drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
... 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 drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove .... Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from ...the load plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the...
ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2- If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove .... Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from ...the load plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the...
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... Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click...
ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click...
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...means that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up 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 values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of a field, select it then press to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between...
...means that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up 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 values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of a field, select it then press to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between...
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... Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Select YES to load default values. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 When you made and restore the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,... asks for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made to the Setup program. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you...
... Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Select YES to load default values. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 4-45 When you made and restore the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,... asks for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. If you made to the Setup program. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you...
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... updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems... 5.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT...
... updates to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems... 5.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT...
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... system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your favorite CD music to give you a personal wake-up call.... ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS ...
... system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your favorite CD music to give you a personal wake-up call.... ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS ...
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...window pane, select the folder that contains the image you customize the boot logo. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. ASUS P5N32-E SLI... 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility ...
...window pane, select the folder that contains the image you customize the boot logo. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. ASUS P5N32-E SLI... 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility ...
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... Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this ...setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on your PC. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11
... Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this ...setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on your PC. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-11
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... or deactivate. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the...
... or deactivate. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-17 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the...
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Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display...the threshold value. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Refer to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display...the threshold value. DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-19 Refer to display the available information. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
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...chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-21 Memory usage The Memory ...tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference....
...chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-21 Memory usage The Memory ...tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference....
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... the utility. 3. When done, click OK. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Set the days and time of the chosen optical drive and the starting CD track number from which you would like the music... in the Music section. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. The main window appears. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows® 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. The Alarm Time Setting ...
... the utility. 3. When done, click OK. Minimize button Exit button Options section shows playing options 6. The Music Selection panel appears. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-23 Set the days and time of the chosen optical drive and the starting CD track number from which you would like the music... in the Music section. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 2. The main window appears. Click the arrow ( ) next to use as music alarm 5. OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows® 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. The Alarm Time Setting ...
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The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-25 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing the program from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Select Disk Inside Array - You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Use the up or...: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish 3. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. Press to cancel. 5. The following screen appears.
A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Select Disk Inside Array - You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to rebuild, then press . Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Use the up or...: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish 3. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 5-31 After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. Press to cancel. 5. The following screen appears.
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....nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required...NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the...
....nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required...NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the...
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From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Make sure that came with your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon...
From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS P5N32-E SLI 6- Make sure that came with your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon...