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  • Page 1 P5N32-SLI Premium...
  • 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 ........... 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ......1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
  • 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 3 utility ........
  • Page 5 Contents Main menu .................. 4-14 4.3.1 System Time ..............4-14 4.3.2 System Date ..............4-14 4.3.3 Language ..............4-14 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ............4-14 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave ..........4-15 4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6 ..................4-17 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ..........4-18 4.3.8 Installed Memory ............
  • Page 6 Contents Tools menu ................. 4-41 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ............4-41 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-43 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-45 Exit menu ..................4-46...

  • 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: P5N32-Sli Premium 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). Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (blue and black) support NVIDIA SLI™...
  • Page 12 Intelligent overclocking tools: Overclocking features - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for graphics cards) Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25 mV increment...
  • Page 13 - AI Gear - AI Nap - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Optional Fan (for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only) ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C.
  • Page 14 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard NVIDIA MediaShield™...

  • 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 P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • 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

    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 use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

    Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 21 See page 2-14 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-34 for details.
  • Page 22 DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Asus Special Features

    See page 4-14 for details. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype™...

  • Page 24: Asus Intelligent Overclocking Features

    1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need for speed.

  • 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 ................2-18 Jumper ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-22 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® Standby Powered Power P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Onboard LED ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • 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

    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 30: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN ATX12V B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 LGA775 1394a ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 ® Silicon Image 3132 ® NVIDIA ® NFORCE 4 SLI CHA_FAN1 ® Intel Edition USB910_WIFI_G Audio slot PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E1116 ® PCIEX1 Marvell PCIEX16_2 ®...

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-24 SupremeFX Page Line In port (light blue) 2-24 Line Out port (lime) 2-24 Microphone port (pink) 2-24 Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-24 Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-24 Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-24 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...
  • Page 32 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, 2-26 SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 2-27 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-28 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors 2-29...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 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 35 The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced ® ® Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ® (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 36: 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. thermal condition and performance. condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...
  • Page 37 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 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 P5N32-SLI Premium 2-11...
  • Page 38 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 39 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-13...

  • Page 40: Installing The Optional Fan

    2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. The photos in this section are provided for your reference only and may not match your actual fan and motherboard.

  • Page 41: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-15...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-17...

  • Page 44: Expansion Slots

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

  • Page 45: Interrupt Assignments

    SATA_3 – – – used – – – – SATA_RAID – shared – – – – – – 1394 – shared – – – – – – Audio – – shared – – – – – ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-19...

  • Page 46: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 47: Jumper

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-21...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by NV Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 49 The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. • DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-23...

  • Page 50: Audio Module

    10. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Audio module This motherboard features an audio module connected to the audio slot.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the 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 P5N32-SLI Premium 2-25...
  • Page 52 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM IDE connector Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 53 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...
  • Page 54 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. 2-28...
  • Page 55 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1-3 connectors support 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 56: 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 57 0.548 Po_max Io_rms (A) 12.35 7.68 4.42 8.52 10.74 3.32 5.26 0.413 Vout (V) 11.93 11.9 5.022 3.316 11.42 11.95 Po_max (W) 202.81 135.66 28.42 30.44 179.98 90.82 4.993 5.054 678.18 (continued on the next page) ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-31...
  • Page 58 Power supply requirements Normal Loading PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD IDE-HD CD-ROM +12V-V2 +12V-V1 +3.3V +5VSB Total (4 PIN) (24PIN) +12V +12V Io_max (A) 12.72 11.44 6.88 8.72 8.88 4.04 4.14 0.588 Po_max Io_rms (A) 9.16 5.86 2.14...
  • Page 59 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® SPDIF_O2 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM SPDIF OUT connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium 2-33...

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL ® RESET IDE_LED Requires an ATX power supply. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.

  • Page 61: 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.
  • Page 62 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 63 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000: ® 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.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 Main menu .................. 4-14 Advanced menu ................. 4-19 Power menu ................4-31 Boot menu .................. 4-36 Tools menu ................. 4-41 Exit menu ..................4-46 ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 70 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 71 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 72: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

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

  • Page 73: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 74: Updating The Bios

    Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Save the file to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 75 Type the BIOS file name in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved field, then press <Enter>. For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0107.bin...

  • Page 76: Saving The Current Bios File

    To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 Press <Y>...

  • Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 78: 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. -10...

  • Page 79: 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 PN-SLI Premium -11...

  • Page 80: 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 Function <F1>...

  • Page 81: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults →← : Select Menu ESC: Exit Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS PN-SLI Premium -1...

  • Page 82: Main Menu

    [English] Item Specific Help Change the day, month, Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] year and century. Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5...

  • Page 83: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    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. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS PN-SLI Premium -1...
  • Page 84 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track.
  • Page 85 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 PN-SLI Premium -1...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Advanced Menu

    Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS PN-SLI Premium -1...

  • Page 88: Frequency Control

    Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI 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. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to...
  • Page 89 System Clock Mode to [CPU/MEM manual-mode] or [MEM Precision Tweaker]. Current MEM Speed (DDR) 533.3 MHz This item shows the current memory speed and is non-user configurable. Target MEM Speed (DDR) 666.7 MHz This item shows the target memory speed and is non-user configurable. ASUS PN-SLI Premium -1...

  • Page 90: Voltage Control

    Voltage Control Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Voltage Control Select Menu VCore Voltage [Auto] Item Specific Help 1.8V Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Set CPU VID to desired CPU VTT Voltage [Auto] voltage, but it will SB Core Voltage [Auto] cause other CPU power 1.4VSB Voltage...

  • Page 91: Spread Spectrum Control

    The following items are non-configurable when you set System Clock Mode to [AI N.O.S.]. N.O.S. Option [Disabled] Allows you to set or disable the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3�] [Overclock 5�] [Overclock 8�] [Overclock 5�] [Overclock 8�] [Overclock 10�] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 92: Ai Net2

    4.4.2 AI NET2 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help POST Check LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Enable or disable LAN Pair Status Length cable check during POST. LAN1(1-2) Open 0.0M LAN1(3-6) 3-6) Open...

  • Page 93: Cpu Configuration

    [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 94: Chipset

    4.4.5 Chipset Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Select Menu Memory Timing Configuration Item Specific Help SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled] LDT Frequency [ 5x] Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Memory Timing Configuration Select Menu Memory Timings...

  • Page 95: Pcipnp

    [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Init Display First [PCI-E] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 96: Onboard Device Configuration

    4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup Item Specific Help Serial-ATA Configuration Onboard 1st nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] HD Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [AC97]...
  • Page 97 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Silicon SATAII Controller [SATA Mode] Allows you to disable or set the function of the extended SATA II controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 98: Usb Configuration

    Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] 4.4.8 USB Configuration Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

  • Page 99: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -1...

  • Page 100: Apm Configuration

    4.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Item Specific Help PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Press [Enter] to Power On By External Modems [Disabled] select whether or not USB Resume from S5...
  • Page 101 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] Enabling ASUS Music Alarm will automatically disable the PS/2 keyboard/ power-up feature. See section “5.3.6 Music Alarm” 5-22 for details. ASUS PN-SLI Premium...

  • Page 102: 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu...
  • Page 103 CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan speed limit. If the fan speed is lower than the specified value, the system produces a warning message. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Boot menu menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Select Menu Removable Drives Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drives...

  • Page 105: Removable Drives

    Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives Select Menu 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS PN-SLI Premium -...

  • Page 106: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Case Open Warning [Enabled] Item Specific Help Quick Boot [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Press [Enter] to Bootup Num-Lock [On] enable or disable. Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec)

  • Page 107: Security

    Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to error report type.
  • Page 108 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 109: Tools Menu

    ESC: Exit Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 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 110 Only the IDE ATAPI devices from Southbridge can support this functon. • The system needs standby power, so ensure that the power cord is plugged. • You can also set the alarm time under operating system using ASUS Music Alarm Utility. • ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs. -...

  • Page 111: Asus O.c. Profile

    4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Select Menu ASUS O.C. Profile Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Press [Enter] to select. Load BIOS Profile...
  • Page 112 Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Select Menu Save BIOS Profile Item Specific Help Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save to File Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

  • Page 113: Asus Ez Flash 2

    4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-10, section 4.1.4 for details.

  • Page 114: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit &...

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