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Asus P5N32-SLI SE DELUXE User Manual

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  • Page 1 P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe specifications summary ........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 ASUS Update utility ..........4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............. 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar ............... 4-10 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 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 ............5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu ............5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ........5-7 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-7 v v v v v...
  • Page 6 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 RAID configurations ............5-22 5.4.1 Installing hard disks ..........5-23 5.4.2 NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5N32-Sli Se Deluxe Specifications Summary

    N o t e N o t e N o t e N o t e N o t e: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel ® Pentium D CPU and EIST support list. C h i p s e t...
  • Page 12 - 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...
  • Page 13 A S U S A I L i f e s t y l e A S U S A I L i f e s t y l e ASUS SATA On-The-Go (External Serial ATA port on the f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 14 P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe specifications summary P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs)

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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. The NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 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.
  • Page 23 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 cards...
  • Page 24 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 4-35 for details.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-15 Expansion slots ..............2-22 Jumper ................2-26 Connectors ................. 2-27 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    Powered Power P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Onboard LED A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 29: Asus Stack Cool 2

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 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.

  • Page 30: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard EATX12V SPDIF_O SPDIF_O2 LGA775 AUDIO LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 ® nVidia SATA_RAID1 nForce™4 SLI NB_FAN ® Intel Edition USB910 PCIEX1_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1...

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...

  • Page 32: Atx Power Connectors

    I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s...

  • Page 33: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 35 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel ® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 37 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 38: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 39 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Fan

    2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan 2.3.4 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan o n l y o n l y o n l y o n l y if you are using a passive cooler or a water o n l y cooler.

  • Page 41: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...

  • Page 42: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • If you installed four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions.
  • Page 43 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 44 Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. DDR2-533 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 45 DDR2-533 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t S i z e S i z e...
  • Page 46 C C C C C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2 - 2 0 2 - 2 0...

  • Page 47: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 48: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 49: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 50: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

  • Page 51: Two Pci Express X16 Slots

    2.5.7 2.5.7 2.5.7 Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots 2.5.7 2.5.7 Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 52: Jumper

    CLRTC ® Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.

  • Page 53: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 54 7 . 7 . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . Supported by Marvell L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t .
  • Page 55 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . E x t e r n a l S A T A p o r t . E x t e r n a l S A T A p o r t . E x t e r n a l S A T A p o r t .

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Floppy disk drive connector 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 57 PIN 1. PIN 1 P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe IDE connectors A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 58: Raid Configurations

    RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe SATA connectors These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup. 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 59 O n b o a r d S A T A - I I C o n t r o l l e r item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. SATA_RAID1 ® P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe SATA RAID connector • 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;...
  • Page 60 CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. ® (white) (black) P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Internal audio connectors Due to system resource allocation, the function of the AUX connector is disabled under 8-channel mode. 6 . 6 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 , U S B 9 1 0 )
  • Page 61 AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. ® FP_AUDIO P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Front panel audio connector 8 . 8 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 I E E E 1 3 9 4...
  • Page 62 COM1 PIN 1 ® P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe COM port connector 2 - 3 6 2 - 3 6 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 63 SB_FAN Rotation Rotation +12V +12V P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • Install an additional chassis fan when you are using two PCI Express graphics cards or a dual-core processor for better thermal environment.
  • Page 64 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® CHASSIS (Default) P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Chassis intrusion connector 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 .
  • Page 65 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 500 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
  • Page 66 IDE_LED RESET Requires an ATX power supply. P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) •...
  • Page 67 • S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R )
  • Page 68 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...

  • Page 70: Powering Off The Computer

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 71: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 72: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 74 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............. 4-9 Main menu ................4-12 Advanced menu ..............4-22 Power menu ................ 4-32 Boot menu ................4-37 Exit menu ................4-41 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 75: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...
  • Page 76 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 77 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 78: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a.

  • Page 79: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 80 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 81 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5N32SD2.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 82: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 83: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 84: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device [Not Detected] Second SATA Device [Not Detected]...

  • Page 85: Menu Items

    Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] that menu. For example, selecting configure system Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] time. Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device...

  • Page 86: Main Menu

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device [Not Detected] Second SATA Device [Not Detected]...

  • Page 87: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 88: First, Second, Third, And Fourth Sata Device

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 89 Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature.

  • Page 90: Ide Configuration

    4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.7 4.3.7 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.

  • Page 91: System Information

    IDE Detect Time out (Sec.) [35] IDE Detect Time out (Sec.) [35] IDE Detect Time out (Sec.) [35] IDE Detect Time out (Sec.) [35] IDE Detect Time out (Sec.) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host]...

  • Page 92: Advanced Menu

    A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . - The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S .
  • Page 93 The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processors (formerly code-named Prescott) 6xx series built on the 90-nm technology support this feature. CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto]...
  • Page 94 FSB Optimize Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the FSB Optimize mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Optimize Mode [Disabled] When disabled, the fast read budget is set to to 3.5 ns. When enabled, the fast read budget is set to 3.5 ns if the memory speed is less than 400 MHz.
  • Page 95 PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100.0000] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [100.0000] [101.5625] [103.1250] [104.6875] [106.2500] [107.8125] [110.9375] [112.5000] [114.0625] [115.6250] [107.1875] [118.7500] [120.3125] [121.8750] [123.4375] [125.0000] [126.5625] [128.1250] [129.6875] [131.2500] [132.8125] [134.3750] [135.9375] [137.5000] [139.0625] [140.6250] [142.1875] [143.7500] [145.3125] [146.8750] [148.4375] Memory Timings [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memory timing automatically.
  • Page 96 Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Spread Spectrum Setup Options CPU Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Center Spread SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Down Spread LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
  • Page 97 Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage. Set to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] [2.30V] [2.40V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage.

  • Page 98: Usb Configuration

    Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to set the sensitivity of the AI N.O.S. sensor. Setting to [Sensitive] will trigger AI N.O.S. with less CPU loading. Configuration options: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%]...

  • Page 99: Lan2 Cable Status

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 100: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between the CPU core Manufacturer: Intel clock and the FSB...
  • Page 101 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to enable TM or TM2 support.

  • Page 102: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE1->PCI->PCIE2] remapping of...

  • Page 103: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard AC97 AUDIO [Auto] Options Onboard GbE LAN1 [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM [Disabled] Auto Onboard GbE LAN2 [Enabled] Disabled Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM...
  • Page 104 OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 105: Pci Pnp

    Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Allows you to select the MIDI port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] This item allows the BIOS to select the MIDI port IRQs.

  • Page 106: Power Menu

    Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 107: Acpi 2.0 Support

    4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] 4.5.3 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 108 Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN (MAC) to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...

  • Page 109: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan1 Speed (RPM) [N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage...
  • Page 110 Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you enable the S m a r t Q - F A N...

  • Page 111: Boot Menu

    Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option...

  • Page 112: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 113: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 114 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumper” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

  • Page 115: Exit Menu

    To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.
  • Page 116 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.

  • Page 117: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 118 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-10 RAID configurations ............5-22 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk ........5-38 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 119: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 120: Drivers Menu

    ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver...

  • Page 121: Utilities Menu

    Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speeds in Windows ® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0...
  • Page 122 ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5 - 4 5 - 4 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t...

  • Page 123: Make Disk Menu

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 or Silicon Image SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver...

  • Page 124: Manuals Menu

    5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ®...

  • Page 125: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 126 Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. 5 - 8 5 - 8 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t...
  • Page 127 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e 5 - 9 5 - 9...

  • Page 128: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the...
  • Page 129 R a t i o R a t i o box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 130: Ai Net 2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 131: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 132 To set the sound effect options: S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t button.
  • Page 133 Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r...
  • Page 134 AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g...
  • Page 135 If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit ( ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit.
  • Page 136 General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: G e n e r a l G e n e r a l From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l G e n e r a l...

  • Page 137: Using The Nvidia

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® Firewall™ Firewall™ Firewall™ 5.3.4 5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA Firewall™ Firewall™ The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) application that protects your computer from intruders. The NVFirewall™ is classified as a personal firewall or desktop firewall that works at the device level to protect your system from malicious computer code by controlling the connections to and from your computer and alerting you for attempted...
  • Page 138 Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles The NVFirewall™ application allows several security profiles to match your system security needs. The following describes the NVFirewall™ security profiles: L o w L o w •...
  • Page 139 Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Take caution when using this option, your computer becomes vulnerable to viruses, hackers or intruders after you turn off the firewall. To turn off the NVFirewall™: From the NVIDIA Firewall™...

  • Page 140: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3132 and the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 141: Installing Hard Disks

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.6 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk”...

  • Page 142: Nvidia Raid Configurations

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.4.2 5.4.2 NVIDIA NVIDIA RAID configurations RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 SLI southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for four independent Serial ATA channels.
  • Page 143 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA ® RAID utility: Boot up your computer. During POST, press <F10>...
  • Page 144 Press <TAB> select the Striping Block then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears: 128K Optim If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter>.The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB.
  • Page 145 NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit ]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 146 A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt...
  • Page 147 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>.
  • Page 148 Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data To clear disk data: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail -...

  • Page 149: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items...
  • Page 150 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer.

  • Page 151: Configuration Utility

    Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set main menu, select...
  • Page 152 T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 153 Select your desired method of configuration. A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 154 e. If you selected MAIN MENU C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a Auto configuration...
  • Page 155 Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set main menu, select RAID0 RAID0 Delete RAID set RAID1...

  • Page 156: Creating A Raid/Sata Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID/SATA driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk 5.5.1...
  • Page 157 To install the RAID driver: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with the RAID/SATA driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 158 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0 5 - 4 0...
  • Page 159 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 160 Chapter summary Overview ................6-1 Dual graphics cards setup ............ 6-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 161: Overview

    NVIDIA ® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI-ready graphics cards for this motherboard. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

  • Page 162: Dual Graphics Card Setup

    Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ® -certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
  • Page 163 Insert one graphics card into either the blue or black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Insert the second graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
  • Page 164 Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r...

  • Page 165: Installing The Device Drivers

    6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology.
  • Page 166 From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t...
  • Page 167 Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the S L I S L I S L I S L I S L I m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U item. m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U...
  • Page 168 6 - 8 6 - 8 C h a p t e r 6 : N V I D I A C h a p t e r 6 : N V I D I A ® ® ® ® ® S L I ™...

  • Page 169: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 170: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I S E D e l u x e...

  • Page 171: Intel ® Em64T

    Intel ® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with the Intel ® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel ® 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.
  • Page 172 CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. •...

  • Page 173: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Page 174 A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A - 4 A - 4 A - 4...

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