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  • Page 1 P5N-T 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 P5N-T Deluxe specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ... 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.7.6 Security ... 4-38 Tools menu ... 4-40 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-40 4.8.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-42 Exit menu ... 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 5.2.1...
  • Page 6 AI NET2 ...5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ... 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ... 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ... 5-23 5.3.9...

  • 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: P5N-T Deluxe Specifications Summary

    4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066/800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe 2.0 x16 mode, black @ PCIe x16 mode) with SLI™...
  • Page 12 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Audio 2 - ASUS Noise Filter...
  • Page 13 P5N-T Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output port...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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 Product highlights Intel Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme ® CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel LGA775 package and Intel’s 45nm multi-core processors. With the new Intel Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800/667 MHz FSB, the Intel Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
  • Page 19 10/100/1000 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. See page 2-23 for details. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe nForce ®...

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Unique Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    - creating more energy efficiency. Fanless Design - 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 these critical components generate.

  • Page 22: Asus Crystal Sound

    ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield...

  • Page 23: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-23 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the...
  • Page 24 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.

  • 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) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-18 Jumper ... 2-22 Connectors ... 2-23 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5N-T DELUXE Onboard LED ASUS P5N-T Deluxe SB_PWR Standby...

  • 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: Motherboard Layout

    ® Marvell 88SE1116 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 AD1988B PCI1 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_2 AAFP Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 NVIDIA ® nForce 780i SLI™ ® ® USB910 IE1394_2 CPU_FAN...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slot PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port LAN (RJ-45) port Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Rear Speaker Out port (black) Line In port (light blue)
  • Page 31 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Page 2-25 2-25...

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N-T 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. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 34 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). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N-T Deluxe processor, the package includes the CPU fan ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
  • Page 36 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5N-T 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 37 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 P5N-T Deluxe 2-11...
  • Page 38 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 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 39: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5N-T DELUXE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2...
  • Page 40 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...

  • Page 41: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-15...

  • Page 42: Memory Configuration

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chip Part No.
  • Page 43 P5N-T Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Interrupt Assignments

    – USB 2.0 – – PATA shared SATA_1 – SATA_2 – SATA_3 – SATA_RAID – 1394 – Audio – ASUS P5N-T Deluxe – – – shared – – – – – – shared – – – – – – shared –...

  • Page 46: Pci Slot

    2.5.4 PCI slot 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 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
  • Page 47 In SLI™ mode, we recommend that you use the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA SLI™ mode. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe SLI™-Ready GeForce 8800 Ultra and GeForce ® ®...

  • Page 48: Jumper

    5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N-T DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS.

  • Page 49: Connectors

    Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Status Description 10 Mbps connection ORANGE...
  • Page 50 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5N-T DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
  • Page 52 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration with the onboard NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID controller. ® P5N-T DELUXE SATA connectors The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item under the Serial ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS.
  • Page 53 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...
  • Page 54 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
  • Page 55 ® P5N-T DELUXE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! •...

  • Page 56: Atx Power Connectors

    Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5N-T DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.

  • Page 57: Power Supply Requirements

    Current (A) 11.32 13.71 Power (W) 137.425 167.399 SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD Voltage (V) 6 Current (A) 10.45 10.45 Power (W) 62.7 10.45 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe +3V_24pin +12V_VGA1 +12V_VGA2 +12V_VGA3 5.22 3.456 12.2 6.41 6.98 6.51 33.460 24.123 79.422 12.68 12.68...
  • Page 58 Normal Loading KSF 3.0XE Memory 1 GB*4 8800 Ultra*2 SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD +12V_8Pin +12V_24pin +5V_24pin Voltage (V) 12.14 Current (A) 6.74 Power (W) 81.824 SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD Voltage (V) 4 Current (A) 10.45 Power (W) 41.8 Light Loading Conroe 3.0+EM64T Memory...
  • Page 59 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. ® P5N-T DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5N-T DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 61: Asus Q-Connector

    13. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

  • Page 62: Installing The Optional Fans

    2.7.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select ShutDown.

  • Page 67: 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 68 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-13 Extreme Tweaker menu ... 4-18 Advanced menu ... 4-25 Power menu ... 4-30 Boot menu ... 4-35 Tools menu ... 4-40 Exit menu ... 4-43 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
  • Page 70 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > 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 72: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 73: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 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 74: 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. 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.
  • Page 75 BIOS file. Remove the disk then press <F1> to restart the system. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C72MCP55PXE-P5NTDLX-00 Flash Type - File Name to Program: P5NTDLX.bin...

  • Page 76: Saving The Current Bios File

    <Enter>. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C72MCP55PXE-P5NTDLX-00 Flash Type - File Name to Program: 0112.bin...

  • Page 77: 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. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 78: 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. 4-10 Configuration fields...

  • Page 79: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Function Displays the General Help screen...

  • Page 80: Pop-Up Window

    Power Boot 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ... [ ] [None] 720K , 3.5 in..[ ] [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in..[ ]...

  • Page 81: Main Menu

    [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Advanced Power Boot Tools 15 : 30 : 36...

  • Page 82: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Main Primary IDE Master PIO Mode UDMA Mode Primary IDE Master...
  • Page 83 FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 4-15...

  • Page 84: Sata1/2/3/4/5/6

    4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder...

  • Page 85: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 4-17...

  • Page 86: Extreme Tweaker Menu

    Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Extreme Tweaker AI Tuning Overclock Options System Clocks FSB &...

  • Page 87: System Clocks

    <Enter> key. Configuration options: [100 MHz]~[200 MHz] SPP <-> MCP Ref Clock, MHz [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200.0 MHz] [200.5 MHz] [201.0 MHz] [201.5 MHz]~[499.5MHz] [500.0 MHz] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock...

  • Page 88: Fsb & Memory Config

    FSB & Memory Config This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press <Enter> to edit. Main Extreme Tweaker FSB - Memory Clock Mode FSB - Memory Ratio FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz F1:Help...

  • Page 89: Overclocking

    Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[31] Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Genuine Intel (R) CPU 2.80GHz 1024K x2 [Disabled]...

  • Page 90: Spread Spectrum Control

    **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[15] tRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[31] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[15] tREF [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2]...

  • Page 91: Over Voltage

    1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V]...[1.98V] [2.00V] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V]...[2.44V] [2.46V] SB CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.55V] [1.57V] [1.59V]...[1.83V] [1.85V] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 92: Nvidia Gpu Ex

    4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables with the optimized NVIDIA Ex graphics driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you to select the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of module you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes user-configurable when SLI-Ready Memory is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 93: Advanced Menu

    ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Advanced Power Boot Tools -/+: Change Value...

  • Page 94: Pcipnp

    4.5.2 PCIPnP PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

  • Page 95: Onboard Device Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Advanced [Auto] [HD Audio] [Enabled]...
  • Page 96 Serial-ATA Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Serial ATA settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. Serial-ATA Configuration Serial-ATA Controller RAID Enabled SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller.

  • Page 97: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Advanced [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 98: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Extreme Tweaker ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration...

  • Page 99: Apm Configuration

    USB Resume from S5 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support of USB keyboard or mouse resumption from S5. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Select Menu [Power-Off] Item Specific Help...
  • Page 100 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items Date (of Month) Alarm and Alarm Time (hh:mm) become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [XX] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    The Chassis Q-Fan Profile item becomes user-configurable when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Auto] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe [Disabled] [Silent] [Disabled] Performance [ 1.34V]...
  • Page 102 Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] M/B Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    4.7.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Advanced Power Boot Tools -/+: Change Value [Removable] [Hard Disk]...

  • Page 104: Cdrom Drives

    4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. 4-36 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot...

  • Page 105: Boot Settings Configuration

    Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Boot [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 106: Security

    Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] 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 MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.

  • Page 107: Password Check

    This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 4-39...

  • Page 108: Tools Menu

    The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu 4.8.1...

  • Page 109: Save Bios Profile

    1. Insert the storage devices that contains the “xxx.CMO” file. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select ASUS O.C. Profile > Load from File. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear.

  • Page 110: Asus Ez Flash 2

    The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 4.8.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 111: Exit Menu

    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 P5N-T Deluxe Advanced Power...
  • Page 112 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 113: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. Software support...
  • Page 114 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-35 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-43 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 115: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 116: Drivers Menu

    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-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA chipset driver program.

  • Page 117: Utilities Menu

    Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
  • Page 118 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either ® through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.

  • Page 119: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create a Marvell61xx 32/64bit driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Windows XP 32/64bit RAID driver. ® ®...

  • Page 120: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 5.2.6 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. ® Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 122: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 123: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ 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 MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 124 Ratio 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 125: Ai Net2

    If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable desktop by clicking Start >...

  • Page 126: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 127 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 5-13...
  • Page 128 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 129 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Small display ® 5-15...
  • Page 130 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 131 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your...

  • Page 132: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility.
  • Page 133 Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/...

  • Page 134: Asus Epu Utility -- Ai Gear 3

    5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs.

  • Page 135: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 5-21...

  • Page 136: Asus Q-Fan 2

    5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 137: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 138: Asus Ai Direct Link

    You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the AI Direct Link feature.
  • Page 139 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory.

  • Page 140: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 141 Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) is only available under the Windows Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Vista operation system, from the taskbar, double-click to activate digital signal processing. ®...
  • Page 142 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
  • Page 143 Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line In. 5-29...
  • Page 144 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 145 By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe XP operating system,from the taskbar, double-click on Control Panel. ® control panel, you can easily ®...
  • Page 146 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-32 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust...
  • Page 147 Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 5-33...
  • Page 148 • The Directional Array and Speaker Phonefunction only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • The ASUS Array Mic is purchased separately. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel >...

  • Page 149: Raid Configurations

    Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 5-35...

  • Page 150: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk”...

  • Page 151: Entering The Nvidia Raid Utility

    [F7] Finish At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe RAID configuration, refer to the ® XP operating system, make sure to install the ®...

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Volume

    Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: From the NVIDIA then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode then press <Enter>. Press <TAB> select the Striping Block then press <Enter>.

  • Page 153: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    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. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Adapt Channel [R] Rebuild ASUS P5N-T Deluxe NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Status Vendor Array Model Name...
  • Page 154 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. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Adapt Channel Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to rebuild, then press <F7>.

  • Page 155: Deleting A Raid Array

    Press <Y> to delete array or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG...

  • Page 156: 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. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Adapt Channel [R] Rebuild A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 157: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe ® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA RAID driver disk. ®...
  • Page 158 To install the RAID driver in Windows Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS.

  • Page 159: Chapter 6: Nvidia Sli™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 160 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Graphics card setup ... 6-2 ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 161: Overview

    • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology supports Windows system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology ® Vista operating ®...

  • Page 162: Graphics Card Setup

    Graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare three graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI bridge connector.
  • Page 163 Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe 3-way SLI bridge connector...
  • Page 164 Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. Chapter 6: NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 165: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to he two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 166: Installing The Device Drivers

    6.2.3 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. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www. nvidia.com).
  • Page 167 From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...
  • Page 168 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI configuration When installing two graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, then click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.

  • Page 169: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 170: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ® ASUS P5N-T Deluxe...

  • Page 171: Intel ® Em64T

    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 4 for details.

  • Page 172: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.

  • Page 173: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5N-T Deluxe Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ®...
  • Page 174 Appendix: CPU features...

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