Asus A8N-SLI SE Manual de usuario

Motherboard

A8N-SLI SE

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E2252

Revised Edition V1

September 2005

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Contents

Notices ...............................................................................................viii

Safety information .............................................................................. ix

About this guide ................................................................................... x

How this guide is organized ...................................................... x

Where to ﬁnd more information .............................................. xi

Conventions used in this guide ................................................ xi

Typography ......................................................................................... xi

A8N-SLI SE speciﬁcations summary ....................................................xii

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 Proactive features ........................................ 1-4

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

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 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-8

2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 Memory Conﬁgurations ......................................... 2-11

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-14

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 2-14

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-15

Contents

2.5.2 Conﬁguring an expansion card .............................. 2-15

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 2-16

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-16

2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots .................................... 2-17

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-17

2.5.7 Universal PCIe slot (PCI Express x4 slot) .............. 2-17

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-18

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-19

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-19

2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-21

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the ﬁrst time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering 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 Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................... 4-2

4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS ﬁle .................................... 4-4

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 4-7

4.1.6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Legend bar ............................................................ 4-13

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds ............................................... 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-14

4.2.8 General help .......................................................... 4-14

4.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 4-15

Contents

4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-15

4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-15

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 4-15

4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-16

4.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............ 4-18

4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring ......................................... 4-19

4.3.7 Installed Memory ................................................... 4-19

4.3.8 Usable Memory ...................................................... 4-19

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.4.1 CPU Conﬁguration ................................................. 4-20

4.4.2 PCI PnP .................................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration ............................. 4-24

4.4.4 SLI Conﬁguration ................................................... 4-29

4.4.5 JumperFree Conﬁguration ..................................... 4-30

4.4.6 PEG Link Mode ....................................................... 4-32

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-34

4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ............................................... 4-34

4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-34

4.5.3 APM Conﬁguration ................................................ 4-35

4.5.4 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 4-37

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-39

4.6.2 Removable Drives .................................................. 4-40

4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives .................................................... 4-40

4.6.4 Boot Settings Conﬁguration ................................ 4-41

4.6.5 Security ................................................................. 4-43

4.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 4-45

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system .............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD .......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ........................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6

5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 Software information ............................................................ 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 Audio conﬁgurations ............................................. 5-11

5.3.3 Using the NVIDIA® Firewall™ .................................. 5-17

5.4 RAID conﬁgurations ............................................................ 5-20

5.4.1 Installing hard disks ............................................... 5-21

5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID conﬁgurations ................................. 5-22

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-29

5.6 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................... 5-30

5.6.1 Enabling Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology ................... 5-30

5.6.2 Launching the Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ software .............. 5-31

5.7 Using the NVIDIA® nTune™ utility ....................................... 5-32

5.7.1 Managing your nForce™ system ............................ 5-32

5.7.2 Clock control ......................................................... 5-33

5.7.3 Voltage/Fan control .............................................. 5-33

5.7.4 Information ........................................................... 5-34

5.7.5 Other options ........................................................ 5-34

5.8 Using the ASUS AI Selector utility ...................................... 5-35

5.8.1 Launching the ASUS AI Selector ........................... 5-35

5.8.2 Using the SLI mode ............................................... 5-36

Chapter 6: 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

Contents

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6.2.2 Installing the device drivers .................................... 6-5

6.2.3 Installing the ASUS AI Selector utility ..................... 6-5

6.2.4 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows ............ 6-6

6.2.5 Setting the ASUS AI Selector utility ....................... 6-8

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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

manufacturerʼs 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 modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate

this equipment.

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 fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified 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

qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and

conﬁguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, and the ways of

shutting down the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This 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

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.

• Appendix: Installation options

This appendix describes how to install optional accessories to your

motherboard.

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