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  • Page 1 P5N73-CM...
  • 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......................vi Safety.information..................vii About.this.guide..................vii P5N73-CM specifications summary............ix Chapter.1.Product.introduction 1.1. Welcome!..................1-1 1.2. Package.contents................1-1 1.3. Special.features................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-3 1.4. Before.you.proceed..............1-4 1.5.
  • Page 4 Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-3 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ............2-4 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ..........2-5 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........2-6 2.2.
  • Page 5 Hardware Monitor ............2-20 2.6. Boot.menu................... 2-21 2.6.2 Removable Drives ............2-21 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-21 2.6.4 Security ................. 2-22 2.7. Tools.menu.................. 2-23 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-23 2.7.2 Express Gate ..............2-23 2.8. Exit.menu..................2-24...

  • 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
  • Page 8 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: P5N73-Cm Specifications Summary

    ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i (MCP73PV) Front.Side.Bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Memory Single-channel memory architecture...
  • Page 10 P5N73-CM specifications summary Internal.connectors 1 x Floppy Disk connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin EPS 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 3 x USB connectors for additional six USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 11: Chapter.1.Product.introduction

    ® 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 12 Japan-made.5000hrs.VRM.Solid.Capacitors. Stable system operation depends upon the quality of CPU VRM (voltage regulator module). ASUS adopts Japan-made 5000hrs Conductive Polymer Solid Capacitors CPU VRM to ensure a longer lifespan for systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme conditions.

  • Page 13: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS.EZ.Flash.2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a DOS-based utility. Express.Gate. Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five minutes...

  • Page 14: Before.you.proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must 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 P5N73-CM Standby Powered Power P5N73-CM Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: Motherboard.overview

    The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2. Screw.holes Place six 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 P5N73-CM ASUS P5N73-CM...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3. Motherboard.layout 21.3cm (8.4in) PS/2KBMS T:Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V PWR_FAN LGA775 USB34 LAN1_USB12 MCP73PV CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 P5N73-CM 8211CL PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 CLRTC Super I/O SB_PWR BIOS PCI2 VT1708B PANEL SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY USB78 USB1112...

  • Page 17: 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. • 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 18 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention.tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load.lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the PnP.cap...
  • Page 19 To prevent contaminating the paste, DO.NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS P5N73-CM...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2. Installing.the.CPU.heatsink.and.fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ® heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel -certified ®...

  • Page 21: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5N73-CM P5N73-CM 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 22: System.memory

    The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Yellow DIMM_1 Black DIMM_2 P5N73-CM P5N73-CM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Memory Configurations

    • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel ® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR-667. If this heppens, contact your memory vendor to check to ODT value. P5N73-CM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz.capability DIMM.support Size...
  • Page 24 DIMM.support Size Vendor Model Brand Component HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • • HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB Hynix HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E • 512MB ADATA M20AD6G3H3160I1E58 ADATA AD29608A8A-25EG80720 • • 512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53 VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG30648 •...
  • Page 25 Heat-Sink Package • • TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 TEAM T2D648PT-6 • 512MB Century CENTURY 512MB Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • Century CENTURY 1G Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • 512MB KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • ASUS P5N73-CM 1-15...
  • Page 26 A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. •. B*: Supports two modules inserted into both slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the 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. DDR2.DIMM.notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N73-CM 1-17...

  • Page 28: Expansion.slots

    1.8. 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. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 29: Jumpers

    Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5N73-CM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

  • Page 30: Connectors

    1.10. Connectors 1.10.1. Rear.panel.connectors PS/2.mouse.port.(green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Video.Graphics.Adapter.(VGA).port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN.(RJ-45).port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN.port.LED.indications ACT/LINK.

  • Page 31: Internal Connectors

    These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN +12V Rotation P5N73-CM CHA_FAN +12V Rotation P5N73-CM CPU Fan Connector Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS P5N73-CM 1-21...
  • Page 32 -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts P5N73-CM ATX Power Connector • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
  • Page 33 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN4 P5N73-CM SATA Connectors Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. You may also connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.
  • Page 34 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE P5N73-CM NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 35 P5N73-CM Reset +IDE_LED PWRSW P5N73-CM 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 36 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 37 S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5N73-CM SPDIF_OUT P5N73-CM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 10.. Optical.drive.audio.connector.(4-pin.CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
  • Page 38 AAFP P5N73-CM P5N73-CM Azalia 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. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front.Panel.Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD.Audio]..If you want to connect an...

  • Page 39: Software.support

    The following screen is used for reference only. Click.an.icon.to. display.Support.DVD/ motherboard.information Click.an.item.to.install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5N73-CM 1-29...
  • Page 40 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 41: Chapter.2.Bios.information

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1. ASUS.Update.utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ®...

  • Page 42: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Programs.>.ASUS.>.ASUSUpdate.>.ASUSUpdate. Select Update.BIOS from.the.Internet from the drop-down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto.Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.

  • Page 43: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.3. 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>.+.<F2> during the Power- On Self Tests (POST).

  • Page 44: Updating The Bios

    Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5N73CM. BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.

  • Page 45: Saving The Current Bios File

    Press <N> when the utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 prompts you to save the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved current BIOS file. The For 690G-SB600-P5N73-CM_H-00 DATE: following screen appears. 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)

  • Page 46: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.6. 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 DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 47 Reading file “P5N73CM.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... 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 P5N73-CM...

  • Page 48: 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

  • Page 49: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5N73-CM...

  • Page 50: Menu Items

    Specifies the capacity and Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] physical size of diskette Legacy Diskette A: drive A. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] configuration options for that item. SATA1 [None] Disabled ..[ ] SATA2 [None] 720K , 3.5 in.

  • Page 51: Main.menu

    N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. PIO.Mode.[Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA.Mode.[Auto] Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5N73-CM 2-11...
  • Page 52 Primary.IDE.Master/Slave.[Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters.
  • Page 53 2.3.6. HDD.SMART.Monitoring.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7. Installed.Memory.[xxx.MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8. Usable.Memory.[XXX.MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS P5N73-CM 2-13...

  • Page 54: Advanced.menu

    2.4. Advanced.menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools...

  • Page 55: Ai Net 2

    Allows you to set the NB over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2. AI.NET.2 Post.check.LAN.cable.[Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the post LAN cable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU.Internal.Thermal.Control.[Auto] Enables or disables the CPU internal thermal control. . Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5N73-CM 2-15...

  • Page 56: Chipset

    Limit.CPUID.MaxVal.[Disabled] Enables or disables the Limit CPUID MaxVal technology. . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced.C1.(C1E).[Disabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced C1 (C1E) technology. The process lowers the core to bus ratio and VID when physical process enters an enhance C1 state. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Execute.Disable.Bit.[Enabled] Enables or disables the processor’s XD bit feature.

  • Page 57: Onboard Device Configuration

    Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial.Port1.Address.[3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] Parallel.Port.Address.[378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] ASUS P5N73-CM 2-17...

  • Page 58: Usb Configuration

    Parallel.Port.Mode.[ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal] The “EPP Mode Select” item becomes user-configurable when the Parallel.Port.Mode item is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP] EPP.Mode.Select.[EPP1.7] Allows you to select EPP mode. Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7] The “ECP Mode Use DMA”...

  • Page 59: Apm Configuration

    Date (of Month) Alarm [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS P5N73-CM 2-19...

  • Page 60: Hardware Monitor

    Alarm Time (hh:mm) [0:0:0] To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. 3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>. 4.

  • Page 61: Boot.menu

    Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the Typematic Rate (Chars/ Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user- configurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. ASUS P5N73-CM 2-21...

  • Page 62: Security

    Full.Screen.LOGO.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt.On.[All.Errors] Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Diskette] 2.6.4.

  • Page 63: Tools.menu

    2.7.1. 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. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

  • Page 64: Exit.menu

    2.8. 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 Tools Exit Select Menu Exit &...

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