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Asus P5N32-SLI-Deluxe User Manual

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  • Page 1 P5N32-SLI Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features ..........1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ........1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Running the support CD ......... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu ............5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ........5-7 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-7 v v v v v...
  • Page 6 Software information ............5-10 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-10 5.3.2 AI NET 2 ............... 5-12 5.3.3 Audio configurations ..........5-13 5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA ® Firewall™ ......... 5-19 5.3.5 Using the Wireless LAN module ......5-22 RAID configurations ............5-26 5.4.1...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5N32-Sli Deluxe Specifications Summary

    N o t e : N o t e : N o t e : N o t e : N o t e : Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel ® Pentium D CPU and EIST support list.
  • Page 12 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) - ASUS CPU Lock Free* - ASUS AI Booster Utility...
  • Page 13 A S U S A I L i f e A S U S A I L i f e ASUS SATA On-The-Go (External Serial ATA port on the f e a t u r e s f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 14 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster ®...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 19 DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.
  • Page 20 LAN module that supports IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, allowing data transmission of up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides a user-friendly wizard that helps you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. See page 5-22 for details.
  • Page 21 S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems.

  • Page 22: Asus Ai Life Features

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.
  • Page 23 Fanless Design Fanless Design 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. PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards...
  • Page 24 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-37 for details.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-15 Expansion slots ..............2-22 Jumper ................2-26 Connectors ................. 2-27 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 29: Asus Stack Cool 2

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 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 30: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard EATX12V SPDIF_O SPDIF_O2 LGA775 AUDIO LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 ® nVidia SATA_RAID1 nForce™4 SLI NB_FAN ® Intel Edition USB910 WIFI_G_USB10 PCIEX1_1 CHA_FAN1...

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...

  • Page 32: Atx Power Connectors

    I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N32-SLI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 35 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Intel ® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 37 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5N32-SLI 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 38: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 39 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Fan

    2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan 2.3.4 2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan o n l y o n l y o n l y o n l y if you are using a passive cooler or a water o n l y cooler.

  • Page 41: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview 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.

  • Page 42: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • If you installed four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions.
  • Page 43 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 44 Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. DDR2-533 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 45 DDR2-533 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t S i z e S i z e...
  • Page 46 C C C C C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2 - 2 0 2 - 2 0...

  • Page 47: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 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.

  • Page 48: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 49: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 50: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

  • Page 51: Two Pci Express X16 Slots

    2.5.7 2.5.7 2.5.7 Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots 2.5.7 2.5.7 Two PCI Express x16 slots Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 52: Jumper

    Jumper C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...

  • Page 53: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 54 7 . 7 . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . Supported by Marvell L A N 2 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t .
  • Page 55 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t . W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t . W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t .

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    1 7 . 1 7 . 1 7 . O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t.

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    2 . 2 . I D E c o n n e c t o r s I D E c o n n e c t o r s I D E c o n n e c t o r s I D E c o n n e c t o r s I D E c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , S E C _ I D E )

  • Page 58: Raid Configurations

    3 . 3 . N V I D I A N V I D I A N V I D I A ® ® ® ® ® n F o r c e ™ 4 S L I S o u t h b r i d g e S e r i a l A T A n F o r c e ™...
  • Page 59 4 . 4 . S i l i c o n I m a g e S i l i c o n I m a g e S i l i c o n I m a g e ®...
  • Page 60 5 . 5 . A u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) A u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) A u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) A u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X ) A u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D , A U X )
  • Page 61 7 . 7 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O )
  • Page 62 9 . 9 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E )
  • Page 63 +12V +12V P5N32-SLI Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • Install an additional chassis fan when you are using two PCI Express graphics cards or a dual-core processor for better thermal environment.
  • Page 64 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 65 • 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 500 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
  • Page 66 L i g h t L o a d i n g L i g h t L o a d i n g L i g h t L o a d i n g + 1 2 V - V 2 + 1 2 V - V 2 + 1 2 V - V 2 + 1 2 V - V 2...
  • Page 67 • S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R ) S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R )
  • Page 68 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2 2 - 4 2...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Powering Off The Computer

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 71: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 72: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 73: 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 74 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-20 Power menu ................ 4-34 Boot menu ................4-39 Exit menu ................4-43 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 75: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 76: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
  • Page 77 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 78 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5N32SD.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 79: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 80 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. 4 - 6...

  • Page 81: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility 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 82: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 83 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 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 ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 84 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 85: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 86: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device [Not Detected] Second SATA Device [Not Detected]...

  • Page 87: Menu Items

    Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] that menu. For example, selecting configure system Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] time. Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device...

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA Device [Not Detected] Second SATA Device [Not Detected]...

  • Page 89: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 90: First, Second, Third, And Fourth Sata Device

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 91 Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature.

  • Page 92: Ide Configuration

    4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.7 4.3.7 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.

  • Page 93: System Information

    ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you to select the mechanism to be used for detecting the 80-pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 4.3.8 4.3.8 4.3.8...

  • Page 94: Advanced Menu

    A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . - The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 95 The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processors (formerly code-named Prescott) 6xx series built on the 90-nm technology support this feature. CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto]...
  • Page 96 FSB Optimize Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the FSB Optimize mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Optimize Mode [Disabled] When disabled, the fast read budget is set to to 3.5 ns. When enabled, the fast read budget is set to 3.5 ns if the memory speed is less than 400 MHz.
  • Page 97 PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100.0000] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [100.0000] [101.5625] [103.1250] [104.6875] [106.2500] [107.8125] [110.9375] [112.5000] [114.0625] [115.6250] [107.1875] [118.7500] [120.3125] [121.8750] [123.4375] [125.0000] [126.5625] [128.1250] [129.6875] [131.2500] [132.8125] [134.3750] [135.9375] [137.5000] [139.0625] [140.6250] [142.1875] [143.7500] [145.3125] [146.8750] [148.4375] Memory Timings [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memory timing automatically.
  • Page 98 Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control Spread Spectrum Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Spread Spectrum Setup Options CPU Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Disabled PCIE Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Center Spread SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Down Spread LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
  • Page 99 Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage. Set to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [2.20V] [2.30V] [2.40V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage.

  • Page 100: Usb Configuration

    Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to set the sensitivity of the AI N.O.S. sensor. Setting to [Sensitive] will trigger AI N.O.S. with less CPU loading. Configuration options: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%]...

  • Page 101: Lan2 Cable Status

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 102: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between the CPU core Manufacturer: Intel clock and the FSB...
  • Page 103 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to enable TM or TM2 support.

  • Page 104: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE1->PCI->PCIE2] remapping of...

  • Page 105: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard AC97 AUDIO [Auto] Options Onboard GbE LAN1 [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM [Disabled] Auto Onboard GbE LAN2 [Enabled] Disabled Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM...
  • Page 106 OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 107: Pci Pnp

    Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Onboard MIDI Port [330] Allows you to select the MIDI port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] This item allows the BIOS to select the MIDI port IRQs.

  • Page 108: Power Menu

    Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 109: Acpi 2.0 Support

    4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] 4.5.3 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 110 Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN (MAC) to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...

  • Page 111: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan1 Speed (RPM) [N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A] VCORE Voltage...
  • Page 112 Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you enable the S m a r t Q - F A N...

  • Page 113: Boot Menu

    Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option...

  • Page 114: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 115: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 116 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

  • Page 117: Exit Menu

    To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.
  • Page 118 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.

  • Page 119: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 120 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-10 RAID configurations ............5-26 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-42 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 121: 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. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 122: Drivers Menu

    ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver Nvidia Chipset Driver...

  • Page 123: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 124: Make Disk Menu

    Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c driver. The Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ®...
  • Page 125 Make NV 64bit WinXP PATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP PATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP PATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP PATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP PATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Make NV 64bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver...

  • Page 126: Manuals Menu

    5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu 5.2.5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 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 ®...

  • Page 127: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 128 Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. 5 - 8 5 - 8 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t...
  • Page 129 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e 5 - 9 5 - 9...

  • Page 130: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ 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...
  • Page 131 R a t i o R a t i o 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 132: Ai Net 2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 133: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 134 To set the sound effect options: S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t S o u n d E f f e c t button.
  • Page 135 Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r S p e a k e r...
  • Page 136 AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g...
  • Page 137 If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit ( ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit.
  • Page 138 General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l G e n e r a l G e n e r a l G e n e r a l...

  • Page 139: Using The Nvidia

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® Firewall™ Firewall™ Firewall™ 5.3.4 5.3.4 Using the NVIDIA Using the NVIDIA Firewall™ Firewall™ The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) application that protects your computer from intruders. The NVFirewall™ is classified as a personal firewall or desktop firewall that works at the device level to protect your system from malicious computer code by controlling the connections to and from your computer and alerting you for attempted...
  • Page 140 Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles Setting security profiles The NVFirewall™ application allows several security profiles to match your system security needs. The following describes the NVFirewall™ security profiles: L o w L o w •...
  • Page 141 Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Turning the NVFirewall™ off Take caution when using this option, your computer becomes vulnerable to viruses, hackers or intruders after you turn off the firewall. To turn off the NVFirewall™: From the NVIDIA Firewall™...

  • Page 142: Using The Wireless Lan Module

    5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Using the Wireless LAN module Using the Wireless LAN module Using the Wireless LAN module 5.3.5 5.3.5 Using the Wireless LAN module Using the Wireless LAN module • The wireless LAN module is an optional item. • For detailed information on using the Wireless LAN module, view/ download the RTL8187 Wireless LAN User’s Manual on the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 143 Driver installation Driver installation Driver installation Driver installation Driver installation If you are using a Windows ® operating system, your computer auto-detects the wireless LAN module during start-up and displays an A d d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d A d d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d A d d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d window.
  • Page 144 Network setup Network setup Network setup Network setup Network setup You can use the wireless LAN module in various wireless network configurations. After installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers to your computer, select the most appropriate configuration for your home or office wireless network.
  • Page 145 Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Configuration options Below are some of the wireless network configurations that you can use for your wireless LAN module. The following descriptions are for reference only and may not exactly match your actual network configuration. Ad-hoc mode When in A d - h o c A d - h o c...

  • Page 146: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3132 and the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 147: Installing Hard Disks

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk”...

  • Page 148: Nvidia

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.4.2 5.4.2 NVIDIA NVIDIA RAID configurations RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 SLI southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for four independent Serial ATA channels.
  • Page 149 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA ® RAID utility: Boot up your computer. During POST, press <F10>...
  • Page 150 Press <TAB> select the Striping Block then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears: 128K Optim If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter>.The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB.
  • Page 151 NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit ]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 152 A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt...
  • Page 153 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array 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>.
  • Page 154 Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data Clearing a disk data To clear disk data: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail -...

  • Page 155: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations 5.4.3 5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items Setting the BIOS RAID items...
  • Page 156 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer.

  • Page 157: Configuration Utility

    Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set main menu, select...
  • Page 158 T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 159 Select your desired method of configuration. A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n A u t o c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 160 e. If you selected MAIN MENU C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a C r e a t e w i t h d a t a Auto configuration...
  • Page 161 Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility Create RAID set main menu, select RAID0 RAID0 Delete RAID set RAID1...

  • Page 162: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select M a k e D i s k M a k e D i s k M a k e D i s k...
  • Page 163 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 164 Chapter summary Overview ................6-1 Dual graphics cards setup ............ 6-2 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 165: Overview

    NVIDIA ® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI-ready graphics cards for this motherboard. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

  • Page 166: Dual Graphics Card Setup

    Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ® -certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
  • Page 167 Insert one graphics card into either the blue or black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Insert the second graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.
  • Page 168 Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r S L I c o n n e c t o r...

  • Page 169: Installing The Device Drivers

    6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers 6.2.2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology.
  • Page 170 From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e m e n t...
  • Page 171 Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the S L I S L I S L I S L I S L I m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U item. m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U m u l t i - G P U...
  • Page 172 6 - 8 6 - 8 C h a p t e r 6 : N V I D I A C h a p t e r 6 : N V I D I A ® ® ® ® ® S L I ™...

  • Page 173: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 174: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e A S U S P 5 N 3 2 - S L I D e l u x e...

  • Page 175: Intel ® Em64T

    Intel ® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with the Intel ® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel ® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing.
  • Page 176 CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. •...

  • Page 177: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
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