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Motherboard
P5N32-E SLI

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E2929
First Edition V1
November 2006
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
P5N32-E SLI ....................................................... xi specications summary
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................1-1
1.3 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
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................2-2
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 .........................................................2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout .........................................................2-4
2.2.5 Layout contents ...............................................................2-5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................2-8
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................2-10
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................2-12
2.3.4 Installing the optional fan ..............................................2-14
2.4 System memory .........................................................................2-15
2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................2-15
2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................2-17
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................2-17
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................2-18
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................2-19

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Contents
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-20
2.5.5 PCI Express p4-x1 slot .......................................................2-20
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................2-20
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................2-21
2.7 Audio card installation ..............................................................2-22
2.8 Connectors .................................................................................2-23
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................2-23
2.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................2-26
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy 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 le ............................................4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................4-9
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................4-10
4.2.3 Legend bar .....................................................................4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11
4.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................4-12
4.2.8 General help .................................................................4-12
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................4-13
4.3.1 System Time .................................................................4-13
4.3.2 System Date .................................................................4-13
4.3.3 Language ......................................................................4-13

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4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave .............................................4-14
4.3.6 SATA 1 ~ 6 ......................................................................................4-16
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ...............................................4-17
4.3.8 Installed Memory ...........................................................4-17
4.3.9 Usable Memory .............................................................4-17
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................4-18
4.4.1 AI Tuning .......................................................................4-18
4.4.2 Overclocking .................................................................4-21
4.4.3 Over Voltage .................................................................4-23
4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex ............................................................4-24
4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory .......................................................4-24
4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC .........................................4-24
4.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................4-25
4.5.1 AI NET2 ........................................................................4-25
4.5.2 PCIPnP .........................................................................4-26
4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration ......................................4-27
4.6 Power menu ................................................................................4-30
4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type ......................................................4-30
4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................4-30
4.6.3 APM Conguration ........................................................4-31
4.6.4 Hardware Monitor .........................................................4-33
4.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................4-36
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................4-36
4.7.2 Removable Drives .........................................................4-37
4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives ...........................................................4-37
4.7.4 CDROM Drives .............................................................4-37
4.7.5 Boot Settings Conguration .........................................4-38
4.7.6 Security .........................................................................4-39
4.8 Tools menu .................................................................................4-41
4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................4-41
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................4-42
4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................4-44
4.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................4-45

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Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................5-1
5.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................5-5
5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................5-6
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................5-7
5.3 Software information ...................................................................5-9
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ...........................................................5-9
5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility ........................5-11
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................5-16
5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................5-22
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................5-25
5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................5-26
5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................5-26
5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurations........................................ 5-27
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................5-34
Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Dual graphics card setup ............................................................6-2
6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards .................................6-2
6.2.2 Installing the device drivers .............................................6-5
6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® ................6-5

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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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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. It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Descriptions of the BIOS items are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
• Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
Information to prevent damage to the components CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
: Tips and additional information to help you complete a NOTE
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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P5N32-E SLI specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel
® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2
Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron® D Processors
Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready
Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors
Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel
® CPU support
list.
Chipset NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI
- Supports SLI-Ready Memory Technology
Front Side Bus 1333** / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support non-ECC
unbuffered 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 Qualied
Vendors List (QVL).
SLI-Ready Memory 1200 MHz
Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ p11-x16 slots support NVIDIA
®
SLI™ technology at full x16, p11-x16 speed (blue)
1 x PCI Express™ x 16, at x 8 speed (white)
1 x PCI Express™ p11-x1
2 x PCI 2.2
Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™)
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-Ready graphics
cards (both at p11-x16 mode)
Note: The blue PCI Express x 16 slots support NVIDIA
® SLI™
technology at full x16, p11-x16 speed. The middle slot is for an add-on card at
x8 speed.
Storage/RAID Southbridge supports:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
- NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1,
0+1, 5 and JBOD conguration across Serial ATA
drives
LAN NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with
external Marvell PHY
- Supports NVIDIA® DualNet®å Technology
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P5N32-E SLI specications summary
High Denition Audio SupremeFX Audio Card
- ADI 1988B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Sensing,
Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking
Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out
DTS® Connect
IEEE 1394 VIA6308P controller supports:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (1 at mid-board, 1 on
the rear panel)
USB Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4
on the rear panel)
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking features
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- AI Booster
- O.C. Prole
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Unique features ASUS EZ DIY:
* Q-Connector
* ASUS Crashfree BIOS2
* ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Music Alarm
ASUS MyLogo 3
Q-Fan 2
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 Mouse (green)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output port
2 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x IEEE1394a port
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P5N32-E SLI specications summary
Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector for 2 devices
6 x Serial ATA connectors
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0
ports
1 x IEEE 1394a port connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x S/PDIF output connector
8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis /
5 x optional fan connectors
System panel connector
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
Accessories 1 x SLI bridge
1 x ASUS Q-connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel;
Retail version only)
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
4 x SATA cables
2 x SATA power cables
1 x 2-port USB2.0 module
1 x IEEE1394a module
User’s manual
Support DVD contents Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Booster
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
** available when the installed CPU is supporting 1333MHz FSB.

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1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................1-2

ASUS P5N32-E SLI 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5N32-E SLI 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5N32-E SLI motherboard
I/O modules 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables
4 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
(USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Retail version only)
1 x ASUS SLI Bridge
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD
Documentation User guide

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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 / Quad-core Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel
® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /
800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient
CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel
® Quad-core
processor, which is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 2-7 for details.
NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset
The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA
® Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single
system. It’s designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate
gaming performance with SLI technology support. It’s denitely one of the fastest
platform in the world. See Chapter 6 for details. The NVIDIA
® nForce 680i SLI
chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, dual PCI Express™ p18-x16
slots at with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, p18-x16 mode, and up to 10 USB 2.0
ports.
NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)
NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased
bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware
and software that allows two GPUs to efciently work together to deliver earth-
shattering, scalable performance.

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DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates
of 800/667/533 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 12.8 GB/s.
See page 2-15 for details.
Serial ATA I/II technology
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA
® nForce® 680i SLI™ chipset. The Serial
ATA 3.0 Gb/s specication provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA
products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ),
and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for
thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.
See page 2-27 for details.
The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA
® nForce®
680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
congurations for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. See pages 2-27 and 5-27 for
details.
IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for details.

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S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater
audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY/PHILIPS Digital
Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog
format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details.
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total
solution for your networking needs. These network controllers provide faster
data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and le sharing
requirements. See page 2-23 for details.

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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features
ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the
motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge
and Southbridge.
Advanced thermal design
Stack Cool 2
Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively
by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components
to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for
effective heat dissipation.
8 Phase Power Design
ASUS 8-Phase Power Design keeps CPU and power module away from
suffering risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer
and system more stable. Furthermore, It provides high efciency operation
to generate less heat than conventional power solutions and consequently
achieve cool system environment. With this strong power pump, this
motherboard is made for overclocking.
Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution
Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise and
malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specically
created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage.
The heat pipe, heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to
dissipate heat in the most efcient manner.

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ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS Q-Connector
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front
panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique
adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making
connection quick and accurate.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the
cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and
update BIOS from a USB ash disk before entering the OS. You can update
your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette
or using an OS-based ash utility.
SupremeFX (ADI 1988b)
The SupremeFX audio card is designed to provide you the best game sound
experience. With 24bit/192KHz full sampling in all surround channels, no matter
if you're hearing your game through headphones or 7.1 surround speakers, we'll
deliver the effects loud and clear!
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. While DTS NEO:PC
turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other sound format into a
convincing multi-channel audio experience.

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1.3.3 ASUS special features
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently
store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the
CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite
overclocking settings.
AI NOS™
Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of
system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI NOS™
(Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects system load
and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike other
dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your
unending need for speeds.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the
available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster conguration.
See page 4-13 for details.
ASUS MyLogo3
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details.
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 when system is off.

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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.

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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
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................2-21
2.7 Audio card installation ..............................................................2-22
2.8 Connectors .................................................................................2-23

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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows
the location of the onboard LED.
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• 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.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
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P5N32-E SLI Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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®
2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts 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.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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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.

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2.2.4 Motherboard layout
PANEL
P5N32-E SLI
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CHASSIS
PRI_IDE
24.5cm (9.6in)
CPU_FAN
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PWR_FAN
LAN2_USB34
OPT_FAN5
FLOPPY
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
LAN1_USB12
Audio slot
PCIEX16_1
PCI1
CLRTC
USB78USB56
SB_PWR
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN1
IE1394_2
ATX12V
LGA775
SATA12
30.5cm (12.0in)
PCIEX1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
PCI2
SATA34 SATA56
OPT_FAN4
SPDIF_O1
NVIDIA
®
NFORCE
®
680i SLI
Intel
®
Edition
NVIDIA
®
NFORCE
®
680i SLI
Intel
®
Edition
ADH
VIA
VT6308P
Marvell
88E1116
Marvell
88E1116
SPDIF_O2
1394a
USB910
OPT_FAN2
OPT_FAN1
OPT_FAN3
Refer to for more information about rear panel connectors and 2.8 Connectors
internal connectors.

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Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE ) 2-26
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 ) 2-27
4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910 ) 2-28
5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 ) 2-29
6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin OPT-FAN 1~5,
3-pin PWR_FAN)
2-30
7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS ) 2-31
8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin ATX12V ) 2-31
9. S/PDIF output connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O2 ) 2-33
10. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL )
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR)
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
2-34
11. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) 2-35

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Quad-core / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ®
D/ Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure
system stability.

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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
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
This side of the socket box
should face you.
PnP cap
A
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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P5N32-E SLI CPU Socket 775

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5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then t the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable
to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.
A
B
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
A
B
CPU notch

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Fastener
Motherboard hole
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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the holes
on the motherboard.
•
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 ®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing
outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU fan
cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
Narrow end
of the groove

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_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
A B
B
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
A
B
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P5N32-E SLI CPU fan connector
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU_FAN

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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.
B
B
AA
A
A B
B
4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to
ensure correct orientation when
reinstalling.
Narrow end of the groove
Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for
detailed information on CPU fan installation.
The narrow end of the
groove should point
outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the
groove shaded for
emphasis.)

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2.3.4 Installing the optional fan
1. Position the fan above the pipe
and heatsink assembly.
2. Fit the grooved edge to the
heatsink.
3. Carefully push down the fan until
it snugly ts the heatsink, then
connect the fan cables.
4. The above photo shows the fan
installed on the motherboard.
•
Plug the optional fan cables to any of the OPT FAN1~5 connectors on the
motherboard.
•
Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the
fan and motherboard components.
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 airow
and destabilize the system.
The optional fan is purchased separately. Contact your retailer for more
information.

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2.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• For dual-channel conguration, 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
Qualied 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.
• The motherboard can support up to 8 GB on the operating system listed
below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.
32-bit 64-bit
Windows ® 2000 Advanced
Server
Windows ® Server 2003
Enterprise Edition
Windows ® Server 2003
Standard x64 Edition
Windows ® XP Professional x64
Edition
Windows ® Server 2003
Enterprise x64 Edition
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do
not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out with
extra force.
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
3
1
2
1
1

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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.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
PCIEx16_1 – – – – shared – – –
PCIEx16_2 – – – – – shared – –
PCIEx16_3 – – – – shared – – –
PCIEx1_1 – – – – – shared – –
PCI Slot_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCI Slot_2 – shared – – – – – –
USB 1.1 – shared – – – – – –
USB 2.0 – – shared – – – – –
LAN_1 – shared – – – – – –
LAN_2 – shared – – – – – –
PATA shared – – – – – – –
SATA_1 – shared – – – – – –
SATA_2 – – shared – – – – –
SATA_3 – – – used – – – –
SATA_RAID – shared – – – – – –
1394 – shared – – – – – –
Audio – – shared – – – – –
IRQ Standard function
0 System timer
1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
4 Communications Port (COM1)*
6 Standard oppy disk controller
8 System CMOS/real-time clock
9 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system
9 NVIDIA nForce networking controller #3
9 NVIDIA nForce networking controller #4
10 NVIDIA nForce PCI system management
11 Mass storage controller
12 PS/2 compatible mouse port
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE channel
16 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
19 VIA OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller
20 NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA controller
20 NVIDIA network bus enumerator
21 NVIDIA network bus enumerator
22 Standard OpenHCD USB host controller
22 NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA controller
23 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB host controller
23 NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA controller

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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 specications. Refer to the gure below for the location
of the slots.
2.5.5 PCI Express p46-x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express p46-x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for
the location of the slot.
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure
below for the location of the slots.
PCI Express x 16 slot (blue)
PCI slot
PCI Express x 16 slot (blue)
PCI slot
PCI Express x 1 slot
PCI Express x 16 slot (x 8 link white)

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®
P5N32-E SLI Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC_EN
Normal Clear RTC
(Default)
1 2 2 3
2.6 Jumper
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to enable the CLRTC
function.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
• Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the
CMOS.
• 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.

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2.7 Audio card installation
1. Take out the Audio card from the
package.
2. Locate the slot on the motherboard.
3. Align the card connector with the
slot and press rmly until the card
sits on the slot completely.
4. The above photo shows the audio
card installed on the motherboard.

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2 3 4
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6
7
8
9
10
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2.8 Connectors
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors
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 on the next page for the LAN port LED indications.
4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Supported by the 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.
SPEED
LED
ACTIVITY/
LINK LED
LAN port
32-bit OS LAN port LED indications
* Blinking
Activity/Link Speed LED Description
OFF OFF Soft-off Mode
YELLOW* OFF During Power ON/OFF
YELLOW* ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

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64-bit OS LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link Speed LED Description
DNR DNR Soft-off Mode
DNR DNR During Power ON/OFF
DNR DNR 100 Mbps connection
DNR DNR 1 Gbps connection
5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
8. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers.
9. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

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11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
12. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
13. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device
via an optical S/PDIF cable.
14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.8.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when
using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE
connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
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.
Drive jumper setting Mode of
device(s)
Cable connector
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Two devices Cable-Select Master Black
Slave Gray
Master Master Black or gray
Slave Slave
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P5N32-E SLI Floppy disk drive connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
FLOPPY

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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID
1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD conguration with the onboard NVIDIA ®
MediaShield™ RAID controller.
The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you
intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID
Enabled item under the Serial ATA Conguration sub-menu in the BIOS. See
section “4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration” for details.
These connectors support Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power
Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, Hot Swap and smart setup.
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P5N32-E SLI IDE connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
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P5N32-E SLI SATA connectors
SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
SATA3
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
SATA4
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXP4
RSATA_RXN4
GND
SATA5
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXP5
RSATA_RXN5
GND
SATA6
GND
RSATA_TXP6
RSATA_TXN6
GND
RSATA_RXP6
RSATA_RXN6
GND

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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 conict with huge
graphics cards.
Right-angle side
4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
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 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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) rst, and
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI USB 2.0 connectors
USB56
NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
USB+5V
GND
USB_P5+
USB_P5-
USB+5V
1
USB78
NC
GND
USB_P8+
USB_P8-
USB+5V
GND
USB_P7+
USB_P7-
USB+5V
1
USB910 1
NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
USB+5V
GND
USB_P5+
USB_P5-
USB+5V

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5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)
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.
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) rst, and
then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI IEEE 1394 connector
IE1394_2
PIN1
GND
+12V
TPB2-
GND
TPA2-
+12V
TPB2+
GND
TPA2+

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6. CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1~5)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 1A~2.2A (26.4 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. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Only the CHA_FAN1 and OPT_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 OPT_FAN1 or OPT_FAN2
for better themal environment.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI Fan connectors
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
GND
Rotation
+12V
OPT_FAN4
OPT_FAN5
PWR_FAN
GND
Rotation
+12V
CHA_FAN1
OPT_FAN2
OPT_FAN1
OPT_FAN3
OPT_FAN3
GND
Rotation
+12V
OPT_FAN2
GND
Rotation
+12V
OPT_FAN1
GND
Rotation
+12V
OPT_FAN4
GND
Rotation
+12V
OPT_FAN5
GND
Rotation
+12V

ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-31
8. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs
are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
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.
By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.
• Make sure to remove the cap on the ATX12V connector before connecting
an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug.
• Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the
ATX12V connector.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI Chassis intrusion connector
CHASSIS
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
(Default)
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
ATX12V
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
+5 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC

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• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (500 W) PSU has been
tested to support the motherboard power requirement with the following
conguration:
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
• If you want to use two EN7950GX2 graphics cards, visit the NVIDIA
website (www.nvidia.com) for the qualied PSU vendor list.
•
For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 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
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500 W to 600 W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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9. S/PDIF output connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O2)
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.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI SPDIF OUT connector
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
SPDIF_O2

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•
System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
•
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
•
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
•
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
P5N32-E SLI
®
P5N32-E SLI System panel connector
* Requires an ATX power supply.
PANEL
PLED-
PWR
+5V
SpeakerGround
RESET
Ground
Reset
Ground
Ground
PWR
PLED+
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED
PLED SPEAKER

ASUS P5N32-E SLI 2-35
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.
1. Connect the front panel cables to the
ASUS Q-Connector.
Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector
to know the detailed pin denitions, then
match them to the respective front panel
cable labels.
2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
system panel connector, making sure
the orientation matches the labels on the
motherboard.
3. The front panel functions are now enabled.
The gure shows the Q-Connector properly
installed on the motherboard.

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3
Powering up
This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Chapter summary
3
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................3-2

ASUS P5N32-E SLI 3-1
3.1 Starting up for the rst 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:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your
retailer for assistance.
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up
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. The power supply should turn off after Windows
® shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.6 Power Menu” in
Chapter 4 for details.
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