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  • Page 1 P5NSLI Series P5NSLI P5NSLI/WiFi...
  • 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

    Welcome! ................1-2 Package contents ..............1-2 Special features ..............1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ........1-5 Before you proceed .............. 1-7 Motherboard overview ............1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction ..........1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes ............. 1-8 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS ........... 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file ........2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility ..........2-9 BIOS setup program ............2-12 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Tools menu ................. 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ..........2-45 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..........2-47 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............ 2-49 Exit menu ................2-50 Chpater 3:Software Support Installing an operating system ..........3-2 Support CD information ............3-2 3.2.1 Runninig the support CD .........
  • Page 6 3.4.2 Dual graphics card setup ........3-12 Appendix: CPU features Intel® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 A.2.1 System requirements ..........A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ............A-2 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information 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

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: 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. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: P5Nli And P5Nsli/Wifi Specifications Summary

    - 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (blue) - 1 x PCI Express x1 card on the second slot (black) ASUS EZ Selector ASUS Two-slot thermal design AI Audio ® AD1986A SouldMAX 6-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port...
  • Page 12 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) Power Requirement ATX 12V 2.0 compliant...
  • Page 13 CPU, Chassis, Power fan connectors System panel connector Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Support CD Device drivers contents ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NV RIS (Remote Installation Service) NV RAID ® Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Adobe Acrobat Reader v7.0...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 16: Welcome

    P5NSLI/WiFi 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.

  • Page 17: Special Features

    The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 18: High Definition Audio

    DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which 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 19: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Motherboard’s fansless concept is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge.

  • Page 20: Asus Mylogo2

    Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite CD music when system is off. See page 3-8 to 3-10 for details.

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    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. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5NSLI Onboard LED ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Motherboard Layout

    PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power SPDIF_OUT PCI2 SB_PWR USBPW2 CLRTC FLOPPY USB56 AAFP PANEL CHASSIS The USB78_WFG module and USB7 port are available to P5NSLI/WiFi model only. These items are greyed out in the given motherboard layout. ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 24: 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 25 Alignment key Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment CPU notch key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-11...
  • Page 26 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Narrow end Fastener of the groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-13...
  • Page 28 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5NSLI CPU Fan Connectors •...

  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-15...
  • Page 30 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 31: System Memory

    This limitation appears on Windows XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). ® • If you install Windows XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-17...
  • Page 32 Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit 64-bit ®...
  • Page 33 Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 TS128MLQ64V5J • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 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. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-21...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...

  • Page 37: Pci Slots

    PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-23...

  • Page 38: Two Pci Express X16 Slots

    1.8.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. Install a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-25...
  • Page 40 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 41: 1.10 Connectors

    2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Surround Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Bass ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-27...

  • Page 42: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    Wireless LAN activity LED (P5NSLI/WiFi model only). The wireless LAN module comes with an activity LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications. Status Description The wireless LAN module is on but has no data activity The wireless LAN module is off Flashing The wireless LAN module is transmitting or receiving data or both.

  • Page 43: Ide Connectors

    If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN1 P5NSLI IDE Connectors ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-29...
  • Page 44 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. • These connectors are Disabled by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the First, Second, Third or Fourth SATA Master RAID items in Advanced >...
  • Page 45 On WiFi model, the onboard WiFi and the rear panel USB7 port use the USB78 connector. USB78 USB56 P5NSLI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-31...
  • Page 46 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN PWR_FAN P5NSLI Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 47: Atx Power Connectors

    +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5NSLI ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-33...

  • Page 48: Power Supply Requirements

    >= 400W >= 350W 10. ASUS EZ selector card connector (144-pin SLI_CON) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary ASUS EZ selector card that allows you to set the SLI mode to either Single Video card or Dual Video cards.

  • Page 49: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5NSLI Series 1-35...
  • Page 50 Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-Connector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

  • Page 51: Chapter 2: 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 52: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ®...

  • Page 53: Updating The Bios

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5NSLI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.
  • Page 54 Type the BIOS file name AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 in the File Name to (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Program field, then For NF-KC804-P5NSLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 press <Enter>. Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NSLI.bin...

  • Page 55: Saving The Current Bios File

    Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 the previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 56: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 57: Recovering The Bios From A Floppy Disk

    Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 58: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 59: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.6 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: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 60: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site...

  • Page 61: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-13...

  • Page 64: Legend Bar

    2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

  • Page 65: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-15...

  • Page 66: Main Menu

    Wed, Nov 5 2004 Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] year and century. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None]...

  • Page 67: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-17...
  • Page 68 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable.

  • Page 69: Sata 1-4

    Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-19...

  • Page 70: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Precomp Shows the number of precomp per track. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-21...

  • Page 72: Frequency Control

    Overclock Options [Disable] Allows you to disable or set the oveclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [FSB 960/800] [FSB 1280/800] [FSB 1000/667] [FSB 1333/667] [FSB 1200/800] The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set to [AI Overclock].
  • Page 73 The New MEM Speed (QDR) item is user-configurable only when the System Clock Mode is set to [MEM Precision Tweaker] or [CPU/MEM manual-mode]. Current MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the current MEM speed. Target MEM Speed (QDR) Displays the target MEM speed. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-23...

  • Page 74: Spread Spectrum Control

    Spread Spectrum Control This sub-menu allows you to set the CPU, PCI Express, Serial ATA, and Lightning Data Transport (LDT) clock generator spread spectrum. The spread spectrum is used to dynamically change the system frequency to minimize problems with electromagnetic interference (EMI). Set the AI Tuning to [Manual], if you want to configure this item.

  • Page 75: Voltage Control

    Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! Chipset Core Voltage [+1.4V] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. Configuration options: [+1.4V] [+1.5V] CPU Termination Voltage [1.25V] Allows you to set the CPU termination voltage. Configuration options: [1.25V] [1.35V] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-25...

  • Page 76: Lan Cable Status

    VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V] [1.1875V] [1.1750V] [1.1625V] [1.1500V] [1.1375V] [1.1250V] [1.1125V] [1.1000V] [1.0875V] [1.0750V] [1.0625V] [1.0500V] [1.0375V] [1.0250V] [1.0125V]...

  • Page 77: Cpu Configuration

    This item appears only when you install a processor with Enhanced C1E feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Excute Disable Bit [Enabled] When disabled, the processor forces the XD feature flag to always return 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-27...

  • Page 78: Chipset

    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Auto] ® Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to [Auto], you can adjust the system power settings in the operation system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] ~ [31] T (RC) [Auto] Sets the row cycle timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] ~ [31] Addressing Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable two-clock addressing. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-29...

  • Page 80: Pcipnp

    2.4.5 PCIPnP Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PCIPnP Select Menu Primiary Display Adaptor [PCI] Item Specific Help ↑↓ : Select Item F1:Help -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults →← : Select Menu ESC: Exit Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Primary Display Adaptor [PCI] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

  • Page 81: Ide Function Setup

    Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 3 and 4 ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-31...

  • Page 82: Nvraid Configuration

    SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NVRAID Configuration This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter>...
  • Page 83 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-33...

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    2.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration Select Menu USB Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help USB2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support...

  • Page 85: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-35...

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    2.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Item Specific Help HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Press [ENTER] to Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] select whether or not Power On By External Modems...
  • Page 87 Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-37...

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    ESC: Exit Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Q-Fan Controller [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-39...

  • Page 90: Removable Drives

    2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help Use < ↑ > or < ↓ > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list.

  • Page 91: Cdrom Drives

    Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors” for setting details. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-41...
  • Page 92 Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type.

  • Page 93: Security

    To clear the password: Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue... Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-43...

  • Page 94: Password Check

    A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.

  • Page 95: Tools Menu

    ESC: Exit Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.
  • Page 96 Make sure that the power cord is plugged to a power source. • You can also set the alarm time from the operating system using the ASUS Music Alarm utility. See section “3.3.1 ASUS Music Alarm” for details. • ASUS Music Alarm supports audio CDs only.

  • Page 97: Asus O.c. Profile

    2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Press [Enter] to select. Load BIOS Profile...

  • Page 98: Save Bios Profile

    Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save current BIOS Profile Save to File to Profile 1. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

  • Page 99: Asus Ez Flash 2

    2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press <Enter> to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation screen, use the left or right arrows to select [Yes] or [No] then press <Enter>. The following screen appears if you select [Yes]. Follow screen instructions to flash the BIOS.

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit &...

  • Page 101: Load Setup Defaults

    Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5NSLI Series 2-51...
  • Page 102 2-52 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 103: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 104: 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. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 105: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through ASUS InstAll-Installation wizard. nVidia nForce Chipset Driver ®...

  • Page 106: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 107: Make Disk Menu

    RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID Driver ® Creates the NVIDIA 32bit driver disk for Serial ATA RAID features. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver Creates the NVIDIA 64bit driver disk for Serial ATA RAID features. ® ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 108: Manuals Menu

    3.2.5 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 Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file.

  • Page 109: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5NSLI Series...

  • Page 110: Software Information

    • ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs. • ASUS Music Alarm will not work if you installed and enabled an add- on sound card. • Only IDE ATAPI devices from the Southbridge support this feature.
  • Page 111 Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. The main window appears. Minimize button...
  • Page 112 PCI/PCIE device, modem) are deactivated. • If the system loses connection or if it does not detect any optical drive or audio CD, the ASUS Music Alarm is automatically disabled/ turned off. • While the music alarm is playing, the optical drive front panel functions are automatically disabled.

  • Page 113: Nvidia Sli™ Technology

    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 114: Dual Graphics Card Setup

    3.4.2 Dual graphics card setup Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are ASUS and NVIDIA ® certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector.
  • Page 115 Insert the second graphics card into the black slot labeled PCIEX16_2. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-13...

  • Page 116: Installing The Device Drivers

    Align and insert the SLI flexible cable connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. SLI flexible cable connector Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card installed on the blue PCI Express slot.
  • Page 117 Windows taskbar. NVIDIA Settings icon From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5NSLI Series 3-15...
  • Page 118 From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. Slider 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 119: Setting The Asus Ai Selector Utility

    Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. Click OK when done. Setting the ASUS AI Selector utility From the AI Selector utility, select Dual Video Cards then click Yes to restart your system. Refer to Table 1 below for the AI Selector card settings.
  • Page 120 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 121: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 122: Appendix: Cpu Features

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 2 for details.

  • Page 123: Using The Eist

    Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5NSLI...

  • Page 124: 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 Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

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