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Motherboard

A8N32-SLI

Deluxe/WiFi
Deluxe

Summary of Contents for A8N32-SLI - Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce SPP 100 ATX AMD Motherboard Deluxe

Page 1: ...Motherboard A8N32 SLI Deluxe WiFi Deluxe ...

Page 2: ... of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES...

Page 3: ...re information Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 Overview 2 7 2 3 2 Installing the CPU 2 7 2 3 3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2 9 2 4 Sy...

Page 4: ...apter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 1 4 1 2 AFUDOS utility 4 2 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 7 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility 4 8 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 2 1 Menu bar 4 12 4 2 2 Navigation keys 4 12 4 2 3 BIOS menu screen 4 12 4 2 4 Menu items 4 13 4 2 5...

Page 5: ... No 4 33 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 4 33 4 5 4 APM Configuration 4 34 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor 4 36 4 6 Boot menu 4 37 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 37 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 38 4 6 3 Security 4 39 4 7 Exit menu 4 42 Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support 5 1 Installing an operating syste...

Page 6: ...on Image RAID configurations 5 34 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 41 Chapter 6 NVIDIA SLI technology support Chapter 6 NVIDIA SLI technology support Chapter 6 NVIDIA SLI technology support Chapter 6 NVIDIA SLI technology support Chapter 6 NVIDIA SLI technology support 6 1 Overview 6 1 Requirements 6 1 6 2 Dual graphics card setup 6 2 6 2 1 Installing SLI ready graphics cards 6 2 6 2 2 Installing...

Page 7: ...e 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 Communica...

Page 8: ...t 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 fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it care...

Page 9: ...s chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 5 Software Support Chapter 5 Software Support Chapter 5 Software Support Chapter 5 Software Support Chapter 5 Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Chapter 6 NVIDIA Chapter 6 NVIDIA...

Page 10: ...he 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 afudos i filename afudos iA8N32SLI ROM DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNI...

Page 11: ...4 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC non ECC DDR400 333 266 memory modules Supports up to 4 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface SLI support at full x16 x16 mode 1 x PCI Express x4 slot supports x4 x1 card 3 x PCI slots PCI 2 2 SLI mode supports 2 x identical SLI ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards N o t e N o t e N o t e N o t e N o t e In SLI mode ...

Page 12: ...g intelligent CPU frequency tuner ASUS PEG Link automatic performance tuning for single dual graphics cards ASUS AI Booster Utility Precision Tweaker supports DIMM voltage 13 step DRAM voltage control Core voltage Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 0125 V increment Stepless Frequency Selection SFS allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Memory tuning from 400 MHz to 800 MHz PCI Expre...

Page 13: ... RPL 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 WfM2 0 ATX power supply with 24 pin and 4 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12 V 2 0 compliant ASUS EZ Plug When using two graphics cards and a 20 pin ATX PSU or if the two graphics cards do not have auxiliary power 1 x Parallel port 2 x LAN RJ 45 ports USB 2 0 ports 5 ports on Deluxe WiFi model 4 ports on Deluxe model 1 x Wireless LAN antenna port Deluxe WiFi ...

Page 14: ...Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents contents Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU Chassis x2 Chipset x2 Power fan connectors System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster NV RIS NV Firewall NV RAID Anti Virus Utility OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 2...

Page 15: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 16: ...ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...h the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe WiFi or ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe motherboard I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules 1 x 2 port IEEE1394a module 1 x Serial port module 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 GAME module Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables Serial...

Page 18: ... Scalable Link Interface SLI technology The NVIDIA nForce4 Scalable Link Interface SLI technology allows two graphics processing units GPUs in a single system This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance Built in NVFirewall and NVAc...

Page 19: ... ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA nForce4 x16 SLI chipset The Serial ATA 3 Gb s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features including Native Command Queuing NCQ Power Management PM Implementation Algorithm and Hot Swap Serial ATA allows thinner more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements Dual RAID solution Du...

Page 20: ... 19 for details S PDIF digital sound ready S PDIF digital sound ready S PDIF digital sound ready S PDIF digital sound ready S PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S PDIF technology through the S PDIF interfaces on the rear panel The S PDIF technology turns your computer into a high end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems See page 2 ...

Page 21: ... passes through motherboard components effectively transfers the heat away from the components Because the copper heatpipe is a fanless innovation users are guaranteed of a quiet computing environment and of a cost effective cooling solution Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 an innovative fan less and zero noise therma...

Page 22: ...r additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode See page 4 22 for details AI NET AI NET AI NET AI NET AI NET AI NET is a BIOS based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts With this utility you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable s connected to the Marvell LAN RJ 45 port ASUS Two slot thermal design ASUS Two slot thermal d...

Page 23: ...logos ASUS EZ Plug ASUS EZ Plug ASUS EZ Plug ASUS EZ Plug ASUS EZ Plug This patented ASUS technology is a 4 pin auxiliary 12V connector that is designed to maintain the voltage integrity of your system This plug guarantees adequate supply of power to the motherboard and other installed peripherals See page 2 32 for the illustration C P R CPU Parameter Recall C P R CPU Parameter Recall C P R CPU Pa...

Page 24: ...1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe 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 12 2 5 Expansion slots 2 17 2 6 Jumper 2 20 2 7 Connectors 2 21 ...

Page 27: ...e ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power...

Page 28: ...2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction 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 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Sc...

Page 29: ...3 2 2 3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board PCB to dissipate heat that critical components generate ...

Page 30: ...LI AUX FP_AUDIO GAME CHASSIS SEC_IDE 24 5cm 9 6in 30 5cm 12 0in CPU_FAN DDR DIMM_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_A1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 64 bit 184 pin module PWR_FAN LAN1_USB12 IE1394_1 CHA_FAN2 FLOPPY Super I O 8Mb BIOS TSB43AB22A PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard PARALLEL PORT SPDIF_O SPDIF_O2 LAN2_USB34 CD EZ_PLUG ACL850 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 Marvell PH...

Page 31: ...ctors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e P a g e 1 PS 2 mouse port green 2 21 2 Parallel port 2 21 3 Side Speaker Out port black 2 21 4 Center Subwoofer port gray 2 21 5 Line In port light blue 2 21 6 Line Out port lime 2 21 7 LAN 1 RJ 45 port 2 22 8 LAN 2 RJ 45 port 2 22 9 Wireless LAN Activity LED On Deluxe WiFi...

Page 32: ...AID2 5 Audio connectors 4 pin CD AUX 2 27 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 2 27 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO 2 28 8 IEEE 1394 port connectors 10 1 pin IE1394_1 IE1394_2 2 28 9 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME 2 29 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 29 11 CPU Chassis Northbridge Southbridge and Power Fan connectors 2 30 3 pin CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_F...

Page 33: ...e CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939 pin Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket designed for the AMD Athlon 64FX 64 X2 64 and Sempron processor The 128 bit wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than...

Page 34: ... small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold trian...

Page 35: ...ule base Retention module base CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink CPU heatsink C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket The retention module base is already in...

Page 36: ...ion module base 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket near the retention bracket lock to the retention module base until the retention bracket clicks in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot...

Page 37: ... 11 2 11 2 11 3 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector A8N32 SLI A8N32 SLI CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND Rotation 12V ...

Page 38: ...pplies to Windows XP 32 bit version operating system since it does not support PAE Physical Address Extension mode IF you install Windows XP 32 bit version operating system we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory For dual channel configuration the total size of memory module s installed per channel must be the same for better performance DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 When usi...

Page 39: ...4H560838F TCCC N A SAMSUNG SS M368L3223FTN CCC V V 512MB SAMSUNG K4H560838F TCCC N A SAMSUNG DS M368L6423FTN CCC V V V 512MB SAMSUNG K4H510838B TCCC N A SAMSUNG SS M368L6523BTM CCC V V 256MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG 5BC N A MICRON SS MT8VDDT3264AG 40BCB V V V 512MB MICRON MT46V32M8TG 5BC N A MICRON DS MT16VDDT6464AG 40BCB V V 256MB Infineon HYB25D256800CE 5C 3 Infineon SS HYS64D32300HU 5 C V V V 512MB I...

Page 40: ...2S8SSCCE3K27E V V V 256MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N A N A SS DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C V V V 512MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N A N A DS DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C V V V 256MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N A N A SS DXV6S8EL5B V V V 256MB CENTURY HY5DU56822BT D43 N A N A SS DXV6S8HXD43B V V V 256MB CENTURY HY5DU56822DT D43 N A N A SS DXV6S8HXD43D V V V 512MB CENTURY DD2508AMTA N A N A DS DXV2S8EL5B V V V 512MB CENTURY HY5DU56822BT D43 N A...

Page 41: ...cial Heat Sink Package 2 Ballistix DS BL6464Z402 16TG V V 256MB Novax C2S56D30TP 5 2 5 CEON SS 96M425653CE 40TB6 V V V 512MB Novax C2S56D30TP 5 2 5 CEON DS 96M451253CE 40TB6 V V 256MB Aeneon AED83T500 3 Aeneon SS AED560UD00 500C88X V V 512MB Aeneon AED93T500 3 Aeneon SS AED660UD00 500B98X V V V 512MB Aeneon AED83T500 3 Aeneon DS AED66UD00 500C88X V V 256MB V DATA VDD9616A8A 5C N A N A SS MDYVD6F4G...

Page 42: ...aining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 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 Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs o...

Page 43: ...il 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 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software setti...

Page 44: ... Keyboard Controller 2 Re direct to IRQ 9 4 12 Communications Port COM1 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port LPT1 8 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel T...

Page 45: ...rts two SLI ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows two graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots In Single Card mode you may use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 graphics cards In SLI mode the PCI Express x16 slots work at the full bandwidth of PCI Express x16 on each slot for a combined bandwidth of x32 Due ...

Page 46: ...ove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default po...

Page 47: ...e In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 6 6 6 6 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Refer to the audio configuration table...

Page 48: ... 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Wireless LAN antenna port Wireless LAN antenna port Wireless LAN antenna port Wireless LAN antenna port Wireless LAN antenna port On Deluxe WiFi model only This port on the wireless LAN module allows you to connect the moveable omni directional dual band antenna to maximize your wireless LAN coverage 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 USB 2 0 port 9 USB 2 0 port 9 USB 2 0 port 9 USB 2 0 port 9 U...

Page 49: ...es improved hot swap function Do not insert a different connector to this port 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 Optical S PDIF Out port Optical S PDIF Out port Optical S PDIF Out port Optical S PDIF Out port Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S ...

Page 50: ...settings 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 100 66 IDE devices These connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 and JBOD that spans across the Serial ATA drives 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 Internal connectors Internal c...

Page 51: ...s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3 Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA I specification 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 Primary and Secondary IDE drives through the onboard nVIDIA nForce 4 SLI RAID controller The RAID function of these connectors is set to Disabled by default If you ...

Page 52: ...tend to create a RAID configuration using this connector set the Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller Silicon 3132 Controller item in the BIOS to RAID Mode See section 4 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and inst...

Page 53: ...USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME 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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB conne...

Page 54: ...ver connect a USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 7 7 7 7 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO This connector is for a chassi...

Page 55: ...back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the ...

Page 56: ...fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 3 48 A 41 76 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 Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q Fan 2 feature Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the syste...

Page 57: ...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 pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with...

Page 58: ...ors ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 24 pin EATXPWR 24 pin EATXPWR 24 pin EATXPWR 24 pin EATXPWR 4 4 4 4 4 pin ATX12V pin ATX12V pin ATX12V pin ATX12V pin ATX12V 4 pin EZ_PLUG 4 pin EZ_PLUG 4 pin EZ_PLUG 4 pin EZ_PLUG 4 pin EZ_PLUG These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the pro...

Page 59: ...ctor The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to ...

Page 60: ... Install the optional fan only only only only 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 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 fits the heatsink then connect the fan cabl...

Page 61: ...LI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe 2 35 2 35 2 35 2 35 2 35 Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components Do not tilt the fan Do not install the fan with its rear side facing you ...

Page 62: ...2 36 2 36 2 36 2 36 2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 63: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 64: ...ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 65: ...power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX 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...

Page 66: ...indows shuts down If you are using Windows XP 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function...

Page 67: ...4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided ...

Page 68: ...N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 4 Advanced menu 4 19 4 5 Power menu 4 33 4 6 Boot menu 4 37 4 7 Exit menu 4 42 ...

Page 69: ...Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y M y M y M y M y Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer c S...

Page 70: ...from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 2 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name A afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected...

Page 71: ... utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using ...

Page 72: ...rn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash done Please restart your computer A A afudos iA8N32SLI ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash d...

Page 73: ... To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating pro...

Page 74: ...rive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS ...

Page 75: ...OM A8N32SLI ROM A8N32SLI ROM A8N32SLI ROM A8N32SLI ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...

Page 76: ...e ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Inte...

Page 77: ...gh the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main wind...

Page 78: ...SUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next ...

Page 79: ...m Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is desig...

Page 80: ...e advanced system settings Power Power Power Power Power For changing the power configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot and security configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 ...

Page 81: ... 2 5 Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press Enter 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the men...

Page 82: ...Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 Language English Language English Language English Language English Language English Sets the BIOS setup language Configuration options Français German English Refer to section 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them V...

Page 83: ...ce if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options ...

Page 84: ...ets the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMA0 SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMA0 MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMA0 UDMA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 UDMA6 S M A R T Auto S M A R T Auto S M A R T Auto S M A R T Auto S M A R T Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled 32Bit ...

Page 85: ...bled Serial ATA2 Enabled Serial ATA2 Enabled Serial ATA2 Enabled Serial ATA2 Enabled Enables or disables the Serial ATA connectors Configuration options Enabled Disabled nVidia RAID Function Disabled nVidia RAID Function Disabled nVidia RAID Function Disabled nVidia RAID Function Disabled nVidia RAID Function Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the nVidia RAID function Configuration options D...

Page 86: ...egatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information AMIBIOS Version 0128 Build Date 09 05 05 Processor Type AMD Sempron tm Processor 3000 Speed 1800 MHz Count 1 System Memory Size 512MB Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMIBIOS AMIBIOS AMIBIOS AMIBIOS AMIBIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Processor Proces...

Page 87: ... 1 4 4 1 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network LAN cable connected to the LAN RJ 45 port POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled POST Check LAN Cable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POS...

Page 88: ...System Frequency Voltage AI Overclocking Auto SB to NB Frequency 200 Adjust PCIE Frequency 100 PEG Link Mode Auto Over Voltage CPU VCORE Disabled Over Voltage NB VCORE Disabled Over Voltage SB VCORE Disabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled DDR VCORE Auto FID VID Change Auto DDR Clock Skew Auto Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4...

Page 89: ...verclock 1 Overclock 3 Overclock 5 Overclock 8 Overclock 10 The N O S N O S N O S N O S N O S item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to AI N O S AI N O S AI N O S AI N O S AI N O S AI Overclocking settings AI Overclocking settings AI Overclocking settings AI Overclocking settings AI Overclocking settings Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Description Description Description D...

Page 90: ...Voltage SB VCORE Disabled When enabled the 1 5 V is increased to 1 6 V Configuration options Disabled Enabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled Over Voltage HyperTransport Disabled When enabled the 1 2 V is increased to 1 3 V Configuration options Disabled Enabled DDR VCORE Auto DDR VC...

Page 91: ...ons 6X 6 5X 7X 7 5X 8X 8 5X 9X 9 5X 10X Processor Voltage 1 425V Processor Voltage 1 425V Processor Voltage 1 425V Processor Voltage 1 425V Processor Voltage 1 425V Allows you to set the CPU VCORE voltage Configuration options 1 000 V 1 5625 V DDR Clock Skew Auto DDR Clock Skew Auto DDR Clock Skew Auto DDR Clock Skew Auto DDR Clock Skew Auto Allows you to select the DDR clock skew Configuration op...

Page 92: ...e Version 14 04 Physical Count 1 Logical Count 1 AMD Sempron tm Processor 3000 Revision E6 Cache L1 64KB Cache L2 128KB Speed 1800MHz Current FSB Multiplier 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier 9x Able to Change Freq Yes uCode Patch Level None Required CART Error Reporting Disabled MTRR Mapping Continuous 1T 2T Memory Timing Auto Memory Setting Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 Gener...

Page 93: ...ng Mode parameters When set to Manual the TREF TREF TREF TREF TREF to DDR Input Strobe Skew DDR Input Strobe Skew DDR Input Strobe Skew DDR Input Strobe Skew DDR Input Strobe Skew items become user configurable Configuration options Auto Manual The following items become user configurable only when you set the MCT Extra Timing Mode to Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Memory Configuration Memory ...

Page 94: ...ons 2 4 8 16 Configuration options 2 4 8 16 Configuration options 2 4 8 16 Configuration options 2 4 8 16 Configuration options 2 4 8 16 ByPass Max 4 Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Idle Cycle Limit 16 Configuration options 0 4 8 16 32 64 128...

Page 95: ...e improves system performance Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97ms 42 00ms 84 00ms L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Sets automatic correction of L2 data cache RAM whe...

Page 96: ...B Link Width Auto K8 to NB Link Width Auto Allows you to set the CPU to Northbridge link width Configuration options Auto 8 8 16 16 SB to NB Frequency 1000 MHz SB to NB Frequency 1000 MHz SB to NB Frequency 1000 MHz SB to NB Frequency 1000 MHz SB to NB Frequency 1000 MHz Allows you to set the Southbridge to Northbridge frequency Configuration options Auto 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1000 MHz 1...

Page 97: ...address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 Parallel Port Mode EPP ECP Parallel Port Mode EPP ECP Parallel Port Mode EPP ECP Parallel Port Mode EP...

Page 98: ...LAN1 Auto Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Auto Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard Onboard Onboard Onboard Onboard LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN item is enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled MAC GBE LAN2 Enabled MA...

Page 99: ... install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 2...

Page 100: ...ontroller Enabled USB 1 1 Controller Enabled USB 1 1 Controller Enabled USB 1 1 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB controller support for USB 1 1 devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB controller support for USB 2 0 d...

Page 101: ... Resume No Repost Video on S3 Resume No Repost Video on S3 Resume No Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configur...

Page 102: ... MAC Disabled Power On By LAN MAC Disabled Power On By LAN MAC Disabled Power On By LAN MAC Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the LAN MAC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up...

Page 103: ...eter allows you to use the left button of a PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to gener...

Page 104: ... rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignore from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Igno...

Page 105: ...ence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled V00 00 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Fiel...

Page 106: ... ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto P...

Page 107: ...Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Password Password Password Password Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration optio...

Page 108: ... Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only View Only View Only View Only View Only allows access but does not allow change to a...

Page 109: ...s Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set ...

Page 110: ...u to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select O k O k O k O k O k to save the changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you wa...

Page 111: ...Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select O k O k O k O k O k to load default values Select Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non volat...

Page 112: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 113: ...SUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe Chapter summary 5 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 5 3 Software information 5 9 5 4 RAID configurations 5 25 5 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 41 ...

Page 114: ... motherboard features 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures p...

Page 115: ...Cool n Quiet Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool n Quiet driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek ALC850 audio controller and application Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon G...

Page 116: ...t reports LAN cable faults and shorts ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility al...

Page 117: ...line help for detailed information 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA nForce 4 or Silicon Image SATA PATA RAID driver disk nVidia nForce 32bit SATA RAID Driver nVidia nForce 32bit SATA RAID Driver nVidia nForce 32bit SATA RAID Driver nVidia nForce 32bit SATA RAID Driver nVid...

Page 118: ...User s Manual NVIDIA RAID User s Manual Allows you to open the NVIDIA RAID user guide Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN User Guide Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN User Guide Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN User Guide Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN User Guide Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN User Guide Allows you to open the Realtek RTL8187 Wireless LAN user guide NVIDIA ForceWare Firewall User Guide NVIDIA ForceWa...

Page 119: ...ab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 5 2 7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display th...

Page 120: ...s CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support ...

Page 121: ...port Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Chapter 5 Software support Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 122: ...e option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS logo before flashing BIOS then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 Select Update BIOS from a file Update ...

Page 123: ...returns to the ASUS Update utility flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo 10 After flashing the BIOS restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST 8 Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio box 7 When the logo images appear on the right window pane select an image to enlarge by clicking on it ...

Page 124: ...e for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester Using the Virtual Cable Tester To use the the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester utility 1 Launch the VCT utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start All Programs Marvell Virtual Cable Tester Start All Programs Mar...

Page 125: ...Realtek ALC850 Audio Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar From the taskbar double click on the SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect SoundEffect icon ...

Page 126: ...IF SPDIF SPDIF button 2 Click the option buttons to change your S PDIF out settings 3 Click the Exit button on the upper right hand corner of the window to exit To set the sound effect options 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect button 2 Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment adjust the equalizer o...

Page 127: ...guration 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration button 2 Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup then click Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test Auto Test to test your settings 3 Click the UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic UAJ Automatic ...

Page 128: ...works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly To start the connector sensing 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing Connector Sensing button 2 Click the Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket Bracket button to display connected audio devices 3 Click the Opti...

Page 129: ... the upper right hand corner of the window to exit 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo This option shows a demo of the 3D audio feature To start the 3D audio demo 1 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel click the 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo 3D Audio Demo button 2 Click the option buttons to change the sound moving path or EAX settings 3 ...

Page 130: ...r 8 channel audio configuration as shown in the following table See the Audio 8 6 4 or 2 channel configuration on page 2 21 for details General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar To display the general settings 1 ...

Page 131: ... CD it is automatically activated with a Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium security profile as its default setting The setup summary of NVFirewall is displayed in the summary menu To launch the NVFirewall summary menu 1 Click the NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA Firewall icon Firewall icon Firewall icon Firewall icon Firewall icon from the Windows taskbar N V I D I A N V I D I A N V I D I A N V...

Page 132: ...alth mode feature that makes your system invisible to intruders This also enables some anti hacking features Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown blocks all incoming and outgoing connections Anti hacking only Anti hacking only Anti hacking only Anti hacking only Anti hacking only this profile enables all anti hacking features but disables the firewall This security profile is useful if you...

Page 133: ...n using this option your computer becomes vulnerable to viruses hackers or intruders after you turn off the firewall To turn off the NVFirewall 1 From the NVIDIA Firewall summary menu click the Current Firewall Profile Current Firewall Profile Current Firewall Profile Current Firewall Profile Current Firewall Profile combo list box then select O f f O f f O f f O f f O f f The following confirmati...

Page 134: ...ireless LAN antenna port male 3 Place the antenna at an elevated location to enhance your wireless coverage Do not place the antenna under your table or in a closed compartment The speed of wireless transmission decreases as you move farther from the access point To achieve faster data transmission minimize the distance between the antenna and the access point Infrastructure mode or other wireless...

Page 135: ...ructions To install the wireless LAN driver 1 Place the WiFi TV card support CD into the optical drive 2 The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu 3 Click Realtek RTL8187 Realtek RTL8187 Realtek RTL8187 Realtek RTL8187 Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Wireless Ethernet Driver Wireless Ethernet Driver Wireless Ethernet Driver Wireless Ethernet Driver 4 Follow succeeding screen instruct...

Page 136: ...a wireless network 1 Launch the Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Network Driver and Utility by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 The Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Utility RtWLAN Utility RtWLAN Utility RtWLAN Utility RtWLAN Utility RtWLAN opens Click the Wi Set Wi Set Wi Set Wi Set Wi Set item 3 Select the Operation Mode Station Station Station Station Station al...

Page 137: ...ucture Infrastructure Infrastructure mode the wireless network is centered on an access point AP that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network In this setup the wireless LAN module functions as a wireless client station that connects to an AP to establish connection to a wired or wireless LAN Software Access Point Soft AP In this mode the ...

Page 138: ...rive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 0 1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use...

Page 139: ...hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA SATA hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RA...

Page 140: ... your RAID configuration To set the BIOS RAID items 1 Boot the system and press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 2 From the Main IDE Configuration Main IDE Configuration Main IDE Configuration Main IDE Configuration Main IDE Configuration menu item in the BIOS set the nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RA...

Page 141: ...lect ENTER Popup At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys These keys allow you to move through and select menu options NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 Define a New Array RAID Mode Striping Striping Block Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name Loc Disk Model Name 1 0 M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 1 M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Add 2 0 M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2 1 M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Del Creatin...

Page 142: ...bmenu appears If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press Enter The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB The default selection is 128 KB The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage 8 16 KB low disk usage 64 KB typical disk usage 128 KB performance disk usage 3 Press TAB to select t...

Page 143: ...ss Enter The RAID Array details appear Ctrl X Exit Select B Set Boot N New Array ENTER Detail NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 Array List Boot Id Status Vendor Array Model Name No 4 Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen 6 Press Ctrl X to save settings and exit R Rebuild D Delete C Clear Disk ENTER Return Array 1 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Arra...

Page 144: ...select a RAID array to rebuild then press F7 The following confirmation message appears Select F6 Back F7 Finish Array 1 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Select Disk Inside Array RAID Mode Mirroring Striping Width 1 Striping Block 64K Adapt Channel M S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB Rebuild array ENTER OK ESC Cancel 4 Press Enter...

Page 145: ...ebuild D Delete C Clear Disk ENTER Return Array 1 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Array Detail RAID Mode Mirroring Striping Width 1 Striping Block 64K Adapt Channel M S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen 2 Press D to delete a RAID array The following confirmation ...

Page 146: ...tails appear R Rebuild D Delete C Clear Disk ENTER Return Array 1 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Array Detail RAID Mode Mirroring Striping Width 1 Striping Block 64K Adapt Channel M S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen 2 Press C to clear disk The following confir...

Page 147: ...onfiguration Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration menu item in the BIOS set the Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller Silicon Image Controller item to RAID Mode See section 4 4 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for detail...

Page 148: ...ts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts Resolve Conflicts automatically restores disrupted drives on a RAID set Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format Low Level Format creates a pattern of reference marks on a drive Formatting the disks erases all data previously stored in the drive Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive Info Logical Drive...

Page 149: ...AID set 1 From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu select Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set then press Enter to display an option menu 2 Select RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 then press Enter to display the following 3 Select your desired method of configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configuration Auto configurati...

Page 150: ...m or N to return to the Main Menu TIP TIP TIP TIP TIP For server systems we recommend using a lower array block size For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB Creating a RAID 1 set Mirrored Creating a...

Page 151: ...he up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press Enter c Press Y to confirm or N to return to the Main Menu Auto configuration creates a RAID 1 set without a backup copy of the current source disk data When migrating a single hard disk drive to a RAID 1 set use of the Manual configuration is recommended MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Create with data copy Create without ...

Page 152: ...ne copy online copy option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source drives The offline offline offline offline offline c o p y c o p y c o p y c o p y c o p y option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now f Use the up or down arrow keys to select desired copy method then press Enter g The utility prompts ...

Page 153: ... Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set Create RAID set then press Enter 2 From the sub menu Select CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION CONCATENATION then press Enter MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID0 RAID1 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE RAID0 RAID1 RAID5 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE CONCATENATION PHYSICAL...

Page 154: ...isk you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility Refer to section 5 2 4 Make Disk menu for details 4 Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive 5 Follow succeeding screen information to complete process 6 Write protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection To install the RAID driver 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to pre...

Page 155: ...6 This chapter tells how to install SLI ready PCI Express graphics cards NVIDIA SLI technology support ...

Page 156: ...ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe Chapter summary 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Dual graphics cards setup 6 2 ...

Page 157: ...s com for a list of qualified SLI ready graphics cards for this motherboard Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See 13 ATX power connectors on page 2 32 for details The NVIDIA SLI technolog...

Page 158: ...LI ready graphics cards Installing SLI ready graphics cards Installing SLI ready graphics cards Installing SLI ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly To install the graphics cards 1 Prepare two graphics cards Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector 2 Re...

Page 159: ... 6 3 6 3 6 3 4 Insert the second graphics card into the other slot Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot If required connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards 3 Insert one graphics card into either the blue or black slot Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot ...

Page 160: ...pin ATX power cable to the EZ Plug labeled EZ_PLUG EZ_PLUG EZ_PLUG EZ_PLUG EZ_PLUG on your motherboard SLI connector SLI connector SLI connector SLI connector SLI connector Make sure to connect a 4 pin ATX power cable to the EZ Plug otherwise the system will be unstable A8N32 SLI A8N32 SLI ATX power connectors EATXPWR ATX12V EZ_PLUG 5V EZ_DET GND 12V 12V DC GND 12V DC GND 3 Volts 3 Volts Ground 5 ...

Page 161: ...ion bracket into the slot then secure it with a screw Make sure that the retention bracket firmly supports the two graphics cards 8 Connect a VGA cable VGA cable VGA cable VGA cable VGA cable or a DVI I cable DVI I cable DVI I cable DVI I cable DVI I cable to the graphics card s We recommend to install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment ...

Page 162: ...perties nView Properties nView Properties nView Properties Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Installing the device drivers Refer t...

Page 163: ... o p D e s k t o p Management Management Management Management Management tab 4 Click Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box 5 From the Display Properties dialog box select the Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings tab then click Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced 6 Select the NVIDIA GeForce NVIDIA GeForce NVIDIA GeForce...

Page 164: ...upport SLI technology support 6 Click the slider to display the following screen then select the SLI SLI SLI SLI SLI multi GPU multi GPU multi GPU multi GPU multi GPU item 7 Click the Enable SLI multi GPU Enable SLI multi GPU Enable SLI multi GPU Enable SLI multi GPU Enable SLI multi GPU check box 8 Click OK OK OK OK OK when done S l i d e r S l i d e r S l i d e r S l i d e r S l i d e r ...

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