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  • Page 1 P5NT WS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ... 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features ... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 2.2.1...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 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 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-38 Security ... 4-39 4.6.5 Tools menu ... 4-41 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ... 4-41 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-42 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-44 Exit menu ... 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 6 Other information ... 5-7 Software information ... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ... 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations ...5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm ... 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-25 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear ... 5-27 5.3.7...

  • 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: P5Nt Ws Specifications Summary

    DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 3 x PCI Express™ x16 slots at x8, x8, x16, or x16, x1,x16 speed 2 x PCI Express™...
  • Page 12 - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS Crashfree BIOS2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2...
  • Page 13 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...

  • 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 P5NT WS...

  • 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

    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 19 The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

    1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. Advanced thermal design Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS.

  • Page 21: Asus Special Features

    See page 2-34 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-9 for details.

  • Page 22: Asus Mylogo2

    RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

  • Page 23: 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 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-7 System memory ... 2-14 Expansion slots ... 2-17 Jumper ... 2-20 Connectors ... 2-21 ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5NT WS Onboard LED ASUS P5NT WS SB_PWR Standby Powered...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Asus Stack Cool 2

    2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 Motherboard layout CHA_FAN3 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O ATX12V SPDIF_O2 LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN4 PCIEX1_1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX1_2 Marvell 88E1116 ALC888 VT6308S AAFP IE1394_1 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. •...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    Side Speaker Out port (gray) USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 External SATA port Optical S/PDIF Out port Coaxial S/PDIF Out port PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ASUS P5NT WS Page 2-14 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19...
  • Page 30 System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5NT WS 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 33 The motherboard supports Intel Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5NT WS Load plate Alignment key CPU notch Gold triangle mark LGA775 processors with the Intel ®...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 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 and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel •...
  • Page 35 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5NT WS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5NT WS CPU_FAN 2-11...
  • Page 36 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 37 (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 P5NT WS Narrow end of the groove 2-13...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 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 39: Memory Configurations

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2 Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.

  • Page 40: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 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 41: Expansion Slots

    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 P5NT WS 2-17...

  • Page 42: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard function System timer Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Communications Port (COM1)* Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real-time clock Microsoft ACPI-compliant system NVIDIA nForce networking controller #3 NVIDIA nForce networking controller #4 NVIDIA nForce PCI system management Mass storage controller PS/2 compatible mouse port Numeric data processor...

  • Page 43: Pci Slot

    PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express x 16 slot (blue) PCI Express x 1 slot ASUS P5NT WS PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot (blue) PCIX slot PCI Express x 16 slot (black)

  • Page 44: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to enable the CLRTC function.
  • Page 45 1~2: the slots will have 133 MHZ capability whether you install one or two cards. 3~4: the slots will have 100 MHZ capability whether you install one or two cards. P5NT WS PCI-X Speed setting ASUS P5NT WS PCIX_SPEED AUTO by PCI-X Card Force PCI-X 133MHz Force PCI-X 100MHz (Default)

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 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 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 47 Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to this jack. 10. WIFI-AP Solo LED indicator (Only for WiFi edtion). The WIFI-AP Solo comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR). Refer to the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo user guide. 11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

  • Page 48: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 49 IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5NT WS Mode of Cable connector device(s) Black...
  • Page 50 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration with the onboard NVIDIA MediaShield™...
  • Page 51 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. The USB910 port does not exist for the WiFi edition.
  • Page 52 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 53 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CHA_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment.

  • Page 54: Atx Power Connectors

    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.
  • Page 55 Normal Loading DDR800 SATA-HD ESATA-HD IDE-HD CD-ROM • If you want to use two EN7950GX2 graphics cards, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the qualified PSU vendor list. ASUS P5NT WS PSC 3.73G 1066 1GB*2 Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA*4 2-31...
  • Page 56 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional]) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. P5NT WS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately.

  • Page 57: System Panel Connector

    ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5NT WS PLED SPEAKER PANEL RESET IDE_LED Requires an ATX power supply.

  • Page 58: Asus Q-Connector

    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. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 61: 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 P5NT WS...

  • Page 62: 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 click Shut Down. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK 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 Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-13 Advanced menu ... 4-18 Power menu ... 4-30 Boot menu ... 4-35 Tools menu ... 4-40 Exit menu ... 4-44 ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: Updating The Bios

    Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5NT-WS.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 71 BIOS file. Remove the disk then press <F1> to restart the system. ASUS P5NT WS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-P5NT-WS Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5NT-WS.bin...

  • Page 72: Saving The Current Bios File

    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 C55XEMCP55PXE-P5NT-WS Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: 0111.bin...

  • Page 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.6 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 74: 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. 4-10...

  • Page 75: 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 P5NT WS Configuration fields...

  • Page 76: Legend Bar

    4.2.3 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. Navigation Key <F1>...

  • Page 77: Pop-Up Window

    ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5NT WS Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    4-14 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Jan 21 2006 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 511MB -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu...

  • Page 79: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS P5NT WS [Auto] Item Specific Help [Auto] Set a PIO mode for IDE device.
  • Page 80 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer.

  • Page 81: Sata1/2/3/4/5/6

    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. ASUS P5NT WS [Auto] Item Specific Help [Auto] Selects the type of fixed...

  • Page 82: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. 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 83: Advanced Menu

    N.O.S. Overclock System Clocks FSB & Memory Config Advanced Voltage Control SLI-Ready Memory F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu ASUS P5NT WS Boot Tools Exit -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Boot Tools Exit [Auto]...
  • Page 84 Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclocking].

  • Page 85: System Clocks

    Use the numeric keypad to enter a new value or use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the frequency. The values range from 533 to 3000. The following items become user-configurable when you set the FSB-Memory Clock Mode item to [Unlinked]. ASUS P5NT WS [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...
  • Page 86 FSB (QDR), MHz [800] Use the numeric keypad to enter a new value or use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the frequency. The values range from 533 to 3000. MEM (DDR), MHz [667] Use the numeric keypad to enter a new value or use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the frequency.

  • Page 87: Ai Net2

    When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to enable TM or TM2 support. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. In TM2 mode, the CPU core ratio and VID are reduced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5NT WS [Disabled] [Disabled] Status...

  • Page 88: Chipset

    The following item appears only when you installed an Intel that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature.

  • Page 89: Memory Timing Setting

    [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] tRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[15] tRFC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[127] ASUS P5NT WS [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 90: Spread Spectrum Control

    Async Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00nS] [1.25nS] [1.50nS] [1.75nS] [2.00nS] [2.25nS] [2.50nS] SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] LDT Frequency [5x] Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x]...[8x] NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables the NVIDIA NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Driver with NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 91: Pcipnp

    Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Primary Display Adapter [PCI] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] ASUS P5NT WS Advanced [No] [PCI] Select Menu...

  • Page 92: Onboard Device Configuration

    4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA Configuration HD Audio Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1st nVidia LAN Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Silicon SATAII Controller Silicon SATAII Option ROM Onboard 1394...
  • Page 93 Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. 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] ASUS P5NT WS Advanced [Enabled] [Disabled] RAID Disabled...

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [EPP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional] The following item becomes user-configurable when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional].

  • Page 95: 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 P5NT WS Boot Tools Exit [S1&S3]...

  • Page 96: Apm Configuration

    4.5.3 APM Configuration Power Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices Power On By External Modems USB Resume from S5 Power On by RTC Alarm Date (of Month)Alarm Alarm Time(hh:mm) HPET Support Power Up By PS/2 Mouse Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard F1:Help...
  • Page 97 Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS P5NT WS 4-33...

  • Page 98: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Power Voltage Monitor CPU_FAN Type Vcore Voltage...
  • Page 99 CPU fan speed is too low. If you set this item to [Disabled], the system will not warn you even if no fan is installed or if the fan is not functioning properly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS P5NT WS 4-35...

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security F1:Help ↑↓...

  • Page 101: Removable Drives

    Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. ASUS P5NT WS Boot Boot Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Menu...

  • Page 102: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Full Screen LOGO Halt On F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Case Open Warning [Enabled]...

  • Page 103: 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 MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.

  • Page 104: Password Check

    When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

  • Page 105: Tools Menu

    ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.
  • Page 106 Volume [16] Allows you to set the volume level of the music alarm. Configuration options: [01] ~ [32] 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile...

  • Page 107: Save Bios Profile

    Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select “Save to File.” Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear. Press <Tab> to switch between the drives. Press hot-key <S> to save the file. ASUS P5NT WS Tools Select Menu Item Specific Help Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1.
  • Page 108 The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 4.7.3 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 109: 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 P5NT WS Boot Tools...
  • Page 110 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 111: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-32 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-40 ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 113: 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 114: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    The ASUS AI Suite application allows you to switch PCI-E bandwidth for PCIEx16_1 and PCIEx16_2 slots. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that uses your favorite CD music to give you a personal wake-up call. Click to open the next screen.
  • Page 116 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ® ® documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is a ®...

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit ® system. Sil3531 32bit 2K/XP/2003/Vista SATA Driver NVIDIA 64bit XP/2003/Vista SATA Driver Allows you to create an Silicon Image Serial ATA driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit ® system. ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 118: Manuals Menu

    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. Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 119: 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 P5NT WS...

  • Page 120: 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 and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
  • Page 122 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 123: Audio Configurations

    Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Information button ASUS P5NT WS Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button 5-11...
  • Page 124 Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 125 Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS P5NT WS ) if you do not want voice input. 5-13...
  • Page 126 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices.
  • Page 127 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. Click to test your settings. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS P5NT WS 5-15...

  • Page 128: 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 129 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 P5NT WS Function 5-17...
  • Page 130 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 131 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 P5NT WS Small display 5-19...
  • Page 132 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 133 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 P5NT WS Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your...

  • Page 134: Asus Music Alarm

    This motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up called with your favorite CD music when the system is off. The onboard audio CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM).
  • Page 135 Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. The main window appears.
  • Page 136 CD, the ASUS Music Alarm is automatically disabled/turned off. • While the music alarm is playing, the optical drive front panel functions are automatically disabled. • The ASUS Music Alarm works only when the system is off. 5-24 ) next to Options Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 137: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 138 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-26 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed...

  • Page 139: Asus Ai Gear

    5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 140: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 141: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 142: Asus Q-Fan

    5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 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 143: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.10 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 144: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The NVIDIA Southbridge includes a high performance SATA RAID • ® controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA channels.

  • Page 145: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration” for details. Select and enable the IDE or SATA drive(s) that you want to configure as RAID. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration” for details. Save your changes and Exit Setup. ASUS P5NT WS 5-33...

  • Page 146: Entering The Nvidia Raid Utility

    Make sure to re-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA “NVIDIA • When using Windows Windows Entering the NVIDIA To enter the NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 147: Creating A Raid Volume

    Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS P5NT WS Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning ↑...

  • Page 148: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    [Ctrl-X]Exit A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <Ctrl+X> to save settings and exit. Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>.
  • Page 149 Press <Enter> to start rebuilding array or press <Esc> to cancel. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. You will need to enter Window complete the rebuilt process. ASUS P5NT WS Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array -...

  • Page 150: Deleting A Raid Array

    Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Adapt Channel [R] Rebuild...

  • Page 151: Clearing A Disk Data

    Press <C> to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to clear the disk data or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS P5NT WS Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG...

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support DVD into the CD-ROM drive. Select Make Disk tab.

  • Page 153: Chapter 6: Nvidia Dual Graphics Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install PCI Express graphics cards. ® NVIDIA dual graphics technology support...
  • Page 154 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Dual graphics cards setup ... 6-2 ASUS P5NT WS...

  • Page 155: Overview

    The NVIDIA dual graphics technology supports Windows operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5NT WS dual graphics technology that allows you ® ® certified.

  • Page 156: Dual Graphics Card Setup

    Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing dual graphics cards Install only identical graphics cards that are NVIDIA graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the connector.
  • Page 157 Insert the second graphics card into the other slot (PCIEX16_3). Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS P5NT WS...
  • Page 158 Align and insert the connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with sufficient+12v capability, we recommend that you connect the auxillary power source from the power supply to the graphics card.

  • Page 159: Installing The Device Drivers

    Windows taskbar. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS P5NT WS ® NVIDIA Settings icon...
  • Page 160 From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. Click OK when done. Slider Chapter 6: NVIDIA ®...

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