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- Page 1 P5ND2...
- 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.
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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 ... 1-6 Motherboard overview ... 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction ... 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes ... 1-7 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 Installing an operating system ... 3-2 Support CD information ... 3-2 3.2.1 Runninig the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu ... 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu ... 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ... 3-7...
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Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: P5Nd2 Specifications Summary
RTL8111B Gigabit LAN controller - AI NET Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports CPU Lock Free ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent Frequency Tuner) Precision Tweaker supports: - DIMM voltage: 4-step DRAM voltage control - Core voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V... - Page 11 Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant...
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Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction ASUS P5ND2... -
Page 14: Welcome
T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S 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 15: Special Features
PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-23 for details. ASUS P5ND2 ® ® ®... - Page 16 CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0.
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Page 17: Innovative Asus Features
Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. 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. -
Page 18: Before You Proceed
Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. -
Page 19: Motherboard Overview
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5ND2 P5ND2... -
Page 20: Motherboard Layout
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS ATX12V T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 COM1 USB12 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 RTL8111B PCIEX1_2 USB78 PCIEX1_3 BIOS AD1986A CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT AAFP 19.6cm (8.0in) LGA775 nVIDIA Crush19 P5ND2 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell... -
Page 21: 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 22 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
- Page 23 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. ASUS P5ND2 ® ® Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading...
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Page 24: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® Intel LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel heatsink and fan. - Page 25 The retention module of some third-party CPU heatsink and fan can interfere with chipset components at the bottom of the board. Before purchasing a separate CPU heatsink and fan, make sure that it will not interfere with the chipset components. ASUS P5ND2 CPU_FAN 1-13...
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Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 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. - Page 27 (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. ASUS P5ND2 Narrow end of the groove 1-15...
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Page 28: System Memory
System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. - Page 29 Heat-Sink Package 256MB NANYA NT5TU32M16AG-3C 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AE-3C 512MB Elixir N2TU51280AF-3C (continued on the next page) ASUS P5ND2 64-bit ® Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition ® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ® Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Side(s) Part No.
- Page 30 DDR2 with 667 MHz capability Size Vendor 1024MB E5108AE-5C-E 512MB WINTEC 4UAI2D9CRZ 1024MB WINTEC 4WAIID9CWX 512MB 18D51280D-30518 1024MB 18D51280D-30528 512MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 1024MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 DDR2-533 Size Vendor 256MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E 512MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TE7BL-37 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AA-5C-E 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCD5...
- Page 31 512MB 18D51280D-3.70S20 1024MB 18D51280D-3.70448 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.
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Page 32: 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: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. -
Page 33: 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 P5ND2 1-21... -
Page 34: Interrupt Assignments
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority — * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot 3 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard USB1.0 controller 1... -
Page 35: Pci Slots
PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports 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. ASUS P5ND2 1-23... -
Page 36: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. - Page 37 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5ND2 USBPW1234 USBPW56 USBPW78 1-25...
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Page 38: 1.10 Connectors
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. -
Page 39: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5ND2 P5ND2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5ND2 FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. - Page 40 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
- Page 41 P5ND2 SATA Connectors Audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. P5ND2 P5ND2 Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P5ND2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 (black)
- Page 42 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
- Page 43 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! P5ND2 P5ND2 Fan Connectors ASUS P5ND2 AAFP CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN +12V...
- Page 44 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
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Page 45: Atx Power Connectors
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5ND2 ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC... -
Page 46: System Panel Connector
12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5ND2 P5ND2 System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. -
Page 47: 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 ASUS P5ND2... -
Page 48: 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 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. -
Page 49: 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 P5ND2.BIN and save it to a floppy disk. - Page 50 BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk then press <F> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NSLI.bin...
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Page 51: Saving The Current Bios File
BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. ASUS P5ND2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin... -
Page 52: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility
2..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 53: 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 P5ND2... -
Page 54: Asus Ez Flash Utility
2..5 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 55: Asus Update Utility
2..6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •... -
Page 56: Updating The Bios Through The Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from... -
Page 57: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows 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 58: 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. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup... -
Page 59: 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 P5ND2 Configuration fields... -
Page 60: 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 61: Pop-Up Window
→← : Select Menu 2.2. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5ND2 Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Feb 6 2006 [1.4M, 3.5 in.] [ST32112A] ... -
Page 62: Main Menu
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 2-6 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit : 30 : 36 Mon, Feb 6 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 256MB... -
Page 63: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave
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 P5ND2 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master [Auto]... - Page 64 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.
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Page 65: First, Second, Third, Fourth Sata Master
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 P5ND2 Primary IDE Master [Auto] Item Specific Help [Auto] Press [Enter] to... -
Page 66: 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 67: Advanced Menu
ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Overclock Profile [Manual] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: ASUS P5ND2 Boot Exit -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu [Manual]... -
Page 68: Frequency Control
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. Safe Mode Loads the safest configuration for your system. Overclock Options [Disable] Allows you to disable or set the oveclocking options. - Page 69 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 P5ND2 2-23...
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Page 70: 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 Overclock Profile to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. -
Page 71: Voltage Control
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] [1.30V] [1.35V] [1.40V] ASUS P5ND2 [Auto] Item Specific Help [+1.4V] [1.25V] Press [Enter] to set. -
Page 72: Cpu Configuration
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 73 EIST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel This item appears only when you install a Hyper-Treading CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5ND2 ® Technology. When ® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. 2-2...
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Page 74: Chipset
2.4.3 Chipset Advanced Chipset LDT Frequency Memory Timing Configuration ↑↓ : Select Item F1:Help →← : Select Menu ESC: Exit LDT Frequency [4x] Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] [3.5x] Memory Timing Configuration This sub-menu allows you to set the memory timing configuration. - Page 75 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 P5ND2 2-29...
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Page 76: Pcipnp
2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced PCIPnP Primiary Display Adaptor ↑↓ : Select Item F1:Help →← : Select Menu ESC: Exit Primary Display Adaptor [PCI] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Device Configuration... -
Page 77: 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 P5ND2 [Enabled] Item Specific Help [Enabled] [Enabled]... -
Page 78: 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 79 Midi Port Address [330] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] Midi Port IRQ [10] Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10] ASUS P5ND2 2-33...
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Page 80: Usb Configuration
2.4. 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. Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←... -
Page 81: 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 P5ND2 Boot Exit [S1&S3]... -
Page 82: Apm Configuration
2.5.3 APM Configuration Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss HDD Down In Suspend PWR Button < 4 secs Power On By PCI Devices Power On By External Modems Power-On by RTC Alarm Date (of Month) Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power Up By PS/2 Mouse Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard F1:Help... - Page 83 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 A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS P5ND2 2-3...
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Page 84: Hardware Monitor
F1:Help →← : Select Menu ESC: Exit Q-Fan Controller [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, +2V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. -
Page 85: Boot Menu
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 P5ND2 Boot Exit -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu... -
Page 86: Removable Drives
2.6.2 Removable Drives Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek... - Page 87 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.
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Page 88: Security
2.6.4 Security Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: Select an item then press <Enter>. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>. -
Page 89: 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 P5ND2 2-43... -
Page 90: 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. Main Advanced Power Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help... -
Page 91: 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 P5ND2 2-45... - Page 92 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
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Page 93: Chapter 3:Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5ND2... -
Page 94: 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 95: Drivers Menu
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. nVidia nForce Chipset Driver ® Installs the NVIDIA nForce™ Chipset driver. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver ® Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5ND2... -
Page 96: Utilities Menu
This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. -
Page 97: Make Disk Menu
The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID Driver ® Creates the NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID driver. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver ® Creates the NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID driver. ASUS P5ND2 ® 9.0c ® nForce™ 4 SATA... -
Page 98: 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 a user manual file. •... -
Page 99: 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 P5ND2... - Page 100 Chapter 3: Software support...