Motherboard P5N32-SLI Premium
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Contents Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary........................................... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!................................
Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments.................................................... 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots......................................................................... 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot........................................................ 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots.................................................... 2-20 2.6 Jumper......................................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Connectors......................
Contents 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 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.
Contents 4.7 4.8 vi 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.....................................................................................
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support list.
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary Wireless LAN ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backward compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - 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.
P5N32-SLI Premium specifications summary BIOS features 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™ RAID Anti-virus software Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5N32-SLI Premium motherboard! 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 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. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package.
Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm.
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes the system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away.
Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. 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.
Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. DTS® Connect This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system.
ASUS Music Alarm Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite CD music without having to enter the OS. See page 4-41 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
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. See page 4-23 for details. PEG Link Mode This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance.
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.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-7 2.4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-18 2.
2.1 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 a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 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. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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.
2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ATX12V Super I/O PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB910_WIFI_G Intel® Edition Audio slot PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E1116 PWR_FAN FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Page 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-20 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN) Page 2-21 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Wireless LAN port 6. Wireless LAN Activity LED 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. External SATA ports 10. IEEE 1394a port 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 12.
Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 1. ® 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. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever A PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you.
4. 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). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A 3. A B B A B Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N32-SLI PREMIUM 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.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 4. 2-12 A B B A B A A B Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove 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.
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. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the grooved edge to the heatsink. 3.
2.4 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.
2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • 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.
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. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
2.5 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. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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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 specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.
2.6 1. Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. 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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port.
5. Wireless LAN port. This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional dual band-antenna to this port. 6. Wireless LAN Activity LED. The wireless module comes with an activity LED. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
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. Below are the descriptions of the audio ports. 1. Line In port (light blue).
2.7.2 1. 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. P5N32-SLI PREMIUM FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_IDE P5N32-SLI PREMIUM NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 P5N32-SLI PREMIUM IDE connector 3. 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. 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™ RAID controller.
Right-angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the SATA device, or connect the right‑angle side of the SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) P5N32-SLI PREMIUM These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) P5N32-SLI PREMIUM This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- ® IE1394_2 +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ P5N32-SLI PREMIUM IEEE 1394 connector 1 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
7. 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. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
• 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 550 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
Power supply requirements Normal Loading CPU PSC 3.73G 1066 DDR800 1GB*2 VGA Nvidia 7800GTX*2 SATA-HD SATA*4 ESATA-HD 1 IDE-HD 1 CD-ROM 1 USB 2 PCI 1 +12V-V2 (4 PIN) +12V-V1 (24PIN) +5V +3.3V VGA +12V HDD +12V HDD +5V +5VSB Io_max (A) 12.72 11.44 6.88 8.72 8.88 4.04 4.14 0.588 Io_rms (A) 9.16 8.1 5.6 8 5.86 2.14 2.92 0.435 11.94 11.9 5.026 3.32 11.57 11.99 5.04 5.05 151.88 136.14 34.58 28.95 102.74 48.44 20.
9. S/PDIF output connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_02) GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5N32-SLI PREMIUM This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 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.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ SPEAKER ® Reset Ground PWR Ground PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- P5N32-SLI PREMIUM PLED RESET IDE_LED PWR * 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.
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 QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the respective front panel cable labels. 2.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer..............................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program................................................................... 4-10 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-19 4.5 Power menu................................................................................. 4-31 4.
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk/USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 4- 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
4.1.2 1. 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 . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears.
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 + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Save the file to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format. Save only the updated BIOS file in the disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 4- 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.
6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF590-SLI-P5N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:07/28/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0107.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8.
4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file.
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. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Jul 26 2006 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
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.
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Jul 26 2006 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Legacy Diskette A: SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] Disabled ..... [ ] SATA 3 [None] 720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ] SATA 4 [None] 1.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Jul 26 2006 [English] Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, year and century.
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information.
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. This item is not configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information.
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. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit Select Menu JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 PEG Link Mode Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage.
Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock 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 [AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclock frequency.
SB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the Southbridge PCI Express frequency. Key in a number between 100 (minimum) and 150 (maximum). System Clock Mode [Auto] Set this item to [Auto] to let the system set the current FSB/memory frequency ������������������������������������������������������������� automatically������������������������������������������������ . Choose [CPU Precision Tweaker] to set the FSB frequency at 1 MHz increment; the memory frequency adjusts accordingly.
Voltage Control Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Voltage Control VCore Voltage 1.8V Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage 1.
Vcore Over Voltage [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set the Vcore voltage over 200mV.
4.4.2 AI NET2 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable POST Check LAN2 Cable Select Menu [Disabled] [Disabled] Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open 0.0M LAN1(������������������� 3-6) Open 0.0M LAN1(������������������� 4-5) Open 0.0M LAN1(������������������� 7-8) Open 0.0M Item Specific Help Enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. LAN2(������������������� 1-2) Open 0.0M LAN2(������������������� 3-6) Open 0.0M LAN2(������������������� 4-5) Open 0.
4.4.4 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM CPU Internal Thermal Control Limit CPUID MaxVal Execute Disable Bit F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← Select Menu Genuine Intel(R) CPU 1.86 GHz 256 K [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock profile.
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T(RC) [Auto] Allows you to set the row cycle time. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] ~ [31] Addressing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the two-clock addressing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] SLI Broadcast Aperture [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] LDT Frequency [Disabled] Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] [3.5x] 4.4.
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Serial-ATA Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Serial ATA settings. Select an item then press to edit.
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 The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.5.
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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [31] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press .
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 to display the configuration options. Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Hardware Monitor x x CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Profile Chassis Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Profile VCore Voltage 3.
Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] VCore Voltage / 3.
4.6 Boot menu ���� The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security ↑↓ →← F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.6.1 : Select Item : Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to set.
4.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.
3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press . The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: 1. Select the password field and press twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue... 2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access.
4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] select F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.7.
Alarm Day: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 Allows you to set the alarm time. Press to select the field, then use <+> or <-> to change the value. Audio CD Drive [Primary IDE Master] Allows you to select the connection configuration of the optical storage device from which the alarm music will play from.
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 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Select Menu Load BIOS Profile Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1.
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 to save the file. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to save the BIOS file. 1.
4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-10, section 4.1.4 for details.
4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.
