Asus P5N32-SLI User Manual
P5N32-SLI
Deluxe
Motherboard
E2274E2274
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Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2
Revised Edition V2
Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2
September 2005September 2005
September 2005
September 2005September 2005
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
P5N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary ......................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 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 Life features ............................................. 1-6
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 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
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... 2-10
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 2-12
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-14
2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-15
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-20
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-20
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-21
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-21
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-21
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-22
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2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-23
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slotS ............................................. 2-23
2.5.6 PCI Express x4 slot ............................................... 2-23
2.5.7 Two PCI Express x16 slots ................................... 2-24
2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-25
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-26
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-29
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13
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4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14
Contents
4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15
4.3.6 First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA Device ..... 4-16
4.3.7 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-18
4.3.8 System Information ..............................................4-19
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-20
4.4.2 USB Configuration................................................. 4-26
4.4.3 LAN2 Cable Status ............................................... 4-27
4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-28
4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-30
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-31
4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-33
4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-34
4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-34
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-34
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-35
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-35
4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-35
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-37
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-39
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-40
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-41
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-43
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-4
5.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-7
5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-7
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5.3 Software information ......................................................... 5-10
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................. 5-10
5.3.2 AI NET 2 ............................................................... 5-12
5.3.3 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-13
5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA® Firewall™ ................................ 5-19
5.3.5 Using the Wireless LAN module ............................ 5-22
5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-26
5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27
5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations ............................... 5-28
5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations ........................ 5-35
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42
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Chapter 6: NVIDIAChapter 6: NVIDIA
Chapter 6: NVIDIA
Chapter 6: NVIDIAChapter 6: NVIDIA
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SLI™ technology support SLI™ technology support
SLI™ technology support
SLI™ technology support 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 .................................... 6-6
6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
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6-6
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A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1
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A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology (EIST) .................... A-1
A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-1
A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-2
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.
ICES-003.
ICES-003.ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
••
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
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Chapter 3: Powering up
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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
••
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
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Chapter 5: Software support
••
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
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Chapter 6: NVIDIAChapter 6: NVIDIA
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Chapter 6: NVIDIA
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Chapter 6: NVIDIAChapter 6: NVIDIA
This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
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Appendix: CPU features
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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard
supports.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
SLI™ technology support SLI™ technology support
SLI™ technology support
SLI™ technology support SLI™ technology support
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
TypographyTypography
Typography
TypographyTypography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command
line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5N32SP.ROM
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P5N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme
Edition/Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4/
Intel® Celeron® processors
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A
processors
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Note:Note:
(
Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel
Note:Note:
Pentium® D CPU and EIST support list.)
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Northbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI - Intel® Edition
Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI
1066/800/533 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
DDR2-667/DDR2-533 memory modules
Supports up to 16 GB system memory
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Supports the NVIDIA
Dynamic Adaptive Speculative
Preprocessor (DASP) and QuickSync feature
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Scalable LinkScalable Link
Scalable Link
Scalable LinkScalable Link
Interface (SLI™)Interface (SLI™)
Interface (SLI™)
Interface (SLI™)Interface (SLI™)
AI AudioAI Audio
AI Audio
AI AudioAI Audio
2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™) support at full x16, x16 mode
1 x PCI Express™ x4 slot
2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
(PCI 2.2)
SLI™ mode supports:
- 2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express™ x16 graphics
cards (
at the full bandwidth of x16 each, for a combined
bandwidth of x32.
NoteNote
Note: In SLI mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work
NoteNote
)
ASUS SLI Bridge
ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS PEG Link for dual PCI Express graphics cards
ASUS Two-slot thermal design
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Realtek
ALC850 8-channel CODEC
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology
Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
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StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
Dual Gigabit LANDual Gigabit LAN
Dual Gigabit LAN
Dual Gigabit LANDual Gigabit LAN
NVIDIA® nForce™ SLI supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
- NVRAID for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and
JBOD configuration
- Up to 8 hard disk drives of Multi-RAID configuration
Silicon Image 3132 SATA controller supports:
- 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drive
- 1 x External Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA On-The-Go)
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration
AI NET2
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Marvell
88E8053 Gigabit LAN controller
Marvell® 88E1115 Gigabit LAN PHY
NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI built-in Gigabit MAC with
external Marvell® PHY supports:
- NV ActiveArmor
- NV Firewall
Wireless LANWireless LAN
Wireless LAN
Wireless LANWireless LAN
(optional)(optional)
(optional)
(optional)(optional)
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
IEEE 1394IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394IEEE 1394
ASUS ExclusiveASUS Exclusive
ASUS Exclusive
ASUS ExclusiveASUS Exclusive
OverclockingOverclocking
Overclocking
OverclockingOverclocking
featuresfeatures
features
featuresfeatures
Realtek
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RTL8187L supports IEEE 802.11 b/g
standards
Supports up to 9 USB 2.0 ports
(Wi-Fi Edition supports
up to 10 USB 2.0 ports)
TI 1394a controller supports:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors at midboard
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for
single/dual graphics cards)
- ASUS CPU Lock Free
- ASUS AI Booster Utility
Precision Tweaker supports:
- DIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control
- Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V
increment
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows:
- FSB tuning up to 1600 MHz at 1 MHz
increment, depending on CPU frequency
- Memory tuning from 400 MHz to 1600 MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz to
148 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
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ASUS AI LifeASUS AI Life
ASUS AI Life
ASUS AI LifeASUS AI Life
featuresfeatures
features
featuresfeatures
Other ASUSOther ASUS
Other ASUS
Other ASUSOther ASUS
special featuresspecial features
special features
special featuresspecial features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
ASUS SATA On-The-Go (External Serial ATA port on the
rear panel
Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling technology
Fanless design
AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering the
operating system
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan2
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.44, SM BIOS 2.33,
WfM2.0
1 x Parallel port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x USB ports optional for Wi-Fi
edition)
1 x Wireless LAN port (IEEE 802.11 b/g) [optional]
1 x External Serial ATA port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
8-channel audio ports
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connectors
4 x NVIDIA
1 x Silicon Image® Serial ATA connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V power connector
1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector
2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x Internal audio connectors (CD/AUX)
2 x IEEE 1394a connectors
1 x GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
CPU (x1), Chassis (x2), Chipset (x2), Power (x1) fan
connectors
System panel connector
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nForce™ 4 Serial ATA connectors
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PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ASUS EZ Plug (
When using two graphics cards and a
20-pin ATX PSU or, if the two graphics cards do not
have auxiliary power.
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Booster
NVIDIA
NVIDIA® NV RAID
NVIDIA® NV RIS (Remote Installation Service)
Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
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NV Firewall
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
1
Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
ASUS P5N32-SLI DeluxeASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe
ASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe
ASUS P5N32-SLI DeluxeASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe
1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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P5N P5N
P5N
P5N P5N
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2-SLI 2-SLI
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2-SLI
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2-SLI 2-SLI
Deluxe Deluxe
Deluxe
Deluxe Deluxe
motherboard!motherboard!
motherboard!
motherboard!motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS P5N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
I/O modulesI/O modules
I/O modules 1 x IEEE1394a module
I/O modulesI/O modules
1 x Serial port module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0/GAME module
CablesCables
Cables 4 x Serial ATA cables
CablesCables
2 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs)
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x IDE cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
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Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
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Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition,
Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, and Intel® Celeron® processor in the
775-land package. The motherboard supports Intel
®
processors with 1066/
800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Dual-Core Technology and is fully
compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 2-7
for details.
NVIDIANVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIANVIDIA
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Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel
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Edition Edition
Edition
Edition Edition
The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) - Intel® Edition
technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system.
This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and
features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple
GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. See
Chapter 6 for details.
IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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Dual-Core Technology CPU support Dual-Core Technology CPU support
Dual-Core Technology CPU support
Dual-Core Technology CPU support Dual-Core Technology CPU support
The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical
CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful
processing. See page 2-7 for details.
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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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EM64T EM64T
EM64T
EM64T EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
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EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
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Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages
the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core
frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power
requirement. See the Appendix for details.
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DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of
667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the
latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel
DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost
system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to
10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-14 to 2-19 for details.
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NVIDIANVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIANVIDIA
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QuickSync QuickSync
QuickSync
QuickSync QuickSync
The NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ - Intel® Edition memory controller features the
QuickSynch synchronization technology that transfers memory requests
and data between the Front Side Bus (FSB) and memory clock domains in
the shortest amount of time. QuickSync ensures that the memory
controller has the shortest latency between receiving/placing CPU
requests, and between receiving the data from memory and sending it to
the CPU for all FSB and memory speeds.
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NVIDIANVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIANVIDIA
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DASP 3.0 DASP 3.0
DASP 3.0
DASP 3.0 DASP 3.0
The NVIDIA® Dynamic Adaptive Speculative Preprocessor (DASP) 3.0
comes with sophisticated data pre-fetch algorithms in preprocessors that
are tasked to track data threads and pre-fetch appropriate data for
improved performance.
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
The NVIDIA® Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) is an easy-to-use high-performance
desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders.
Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4® SLI™ chipset, it provides advanced
anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities, and
a user-friendly setup wizard that improves overall system security.
®
Enhancing your network security is the NVIDIA
ActiveArmor™
(NV ActiveArmor™) engine that provides advanced data packet inspection.
This innovative technology ensures that only safe data packets are passed
on the network. It boosts overall system performance by offloading the
CPU from the rigorous task of filtering data packets. See page 5-19 for
details.
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Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution
Dual RAID solution
Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID
functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or
Serial ATA devices.
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The NVIDIA
JBOD configuration for four SATA 3 Gb/s and two PATA connectors. See
pages 2-31 and 5-28.
The Silicon Image
3Gb/s connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations
through the internal and external Serial ATA ports. See pages 2-32 and
5-35 for details.
Dual Gigabit LAN solutionDual Gigabit LAN solution
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
Dual Gigabit LAN solutionDual Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the
total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the
PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or
wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-27 for
details.
nForce4® SLI™ allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and
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3132 controller supports two additional Serial ATA
Wireless LAN solution Wireless LAN solution
Wireless LAN solution
Wireless LAN solution Wireless LAN solution
The motherboard comes with the Realtek® RTL8187L LAN controller for
the onboard wireless LAN module that supports IEEE 802.11 b/g
standards, allowing data transmission of up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz/
5 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides a user-friendly wizard that helps you
set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. See page 5-22 for
details.
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details.
CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free
CPU Lock Free
CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free
This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the
appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 4-21 for details.
(optional)(optional)
(optional)
(optional)(optional)
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S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns
your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity
to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-29 for details.
IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support
IEEE 1394a support
IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity
to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a
standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates
through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data
interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic
devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See
page 2-34 for details.
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-28 and 2-33 for details.
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1.3.2
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Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go
Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go
Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the
Silicon Image Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA
chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of
the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native
Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation
Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements.
Leveraging these Serial ATA 3Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. This
external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and
support for up to 16 devices with port-multiplier functions. See pages 2-28
and 2-32 for details.
ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features
ASUS AI Life features
ASUS AI Life features ASUS AI Life features
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SLI™ - Intel® Edition
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat
that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.
1.3.31.3.3
1.3.3
1.3.31.3.3
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed
only when needed.
Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker
Precision Tweaker
Precision TweakerPrecision Tweaker
This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at
1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance.
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Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
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AI NET 2 AI NET 2
AI NET 2
AI NET 2 AI NET 2
AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell
port. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN
cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
See pages 4-27 and 5-12 for details.
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LAN (RJ-45)
AI Audio technology AI Audio technology
AI Audio technology
AI Audio technology AI Audio technology
The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard Realtek
ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3
compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also
provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and
includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology.
See pages 2-26 and 5-13 for details.
Fanless Design Fanless Design
Fanless Design
Fanless Design Fanless Design
The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major
thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature,
resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.
PEG Link Mode for two graphics cardsPEG Link Mode for two graphics cards
PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards
PEG Link Mode for two graphics cardsPEG Link Mode for two graphics cards
This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows
the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode
to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four
additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. See
page 4-29 for details.
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ASUS Two-slot thermal designASUS Two-slot thermal design
ASUS Two-slot thermal design
ASUS Two-slot thermal designASUS Two-slot thermal design
The motherboard is designed with one PCI Express x1 slot and one PCI
Express x4 slot placed between the PCI Express x16 slots, allowing
increased airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. This
special design permits more room for ventilation, thus lowering the overall
system temperature.
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CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1
speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient
operation. See page 4-37 for details.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster
configuration. See page 4-14 for details.
ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-10 for
details.
ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology is a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is
designed to maintain the voltage integrity of your system. This plug
guarantees adequate supply of power to the motherboard and other
installed peripherals. See page 2-35 for the illustration.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
information
Hardware
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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 ................................................................. 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-21
2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-25
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
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Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED
lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in
soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the
system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in
any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the
location of the onboard LED.
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ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powere
Off
Make sure to connect the EZPlug when using two PCI Express graphics
cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply unit, or if the graphics cards do
not have auxiliary power plugs. See page 2-37 for the location of the
EZPlug connector.
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
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Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
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Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place nine (9) 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 towardsPlace this side towards
Place this side towards
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
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2.2.3
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The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that
lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The
motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to
dissipate heat that critical components generate.
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PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SPDIF_O
SPDIF_O2
ESATA
AUDIO
LAN2_USB34
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
EATX12V
LGA775
PARALLEL PORT
CPU_FAN
Super
PWR_FAN
FLOPPY
I/O
LAN1_USB12
WIFI_G_USB10
CHA_FAN1
PHY
Marvell
Marvell
88E8053
ACL850
CD
SATA_RAID1
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
AUX
NB_FAN
USB910
PCIEX16_1
EZ_PLUG
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX16_2
SB_PWR
PCI1
PCI2
FP_AUDIO
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nForce™4 SLI
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TSB43AB22A
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nForce™4 SLI
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
EATXPWR
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
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USB78USB56
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
30.5cm (12.0in)
PRI_IDE
8Mb
BIOS
COM1
SEC_IDE
CHA_FAN2
SB_FAN
SATA2SATA1
SATA3 SATA4
CHASSIS
CLRTC
GAME
PANEL
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The Wireless LAN module and the USB port on the module are optional
items and are grayed out in the above illustration.
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