ASUS P5N-E SLI Motherboard User Manual

This is a manual for a motherboard

Brand: ASUS
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 122
File format: PDF
File size: 4.4 MB
Published: 22 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: D0DB06C9D2B32ECA1688C4ED54A8E808
PDF: ASUS P5N-E SLI Motherboard User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual explains how to install and configure the ASUS P5N-E SLI motherboard, covering package contents, CPU installation, memory configuration, and expansion slot usage. Safety guidelines and warranty information are also included.

Key sections include a detailed specifications summary, step‑by‑step BIOS setup procedures, software support information for the included CD, and an appendix describing supported CPU features such as EM64T, EIST, and Hyper‑Threading.

What's inside

Product introduction
Safety information
Installation and CPU setup
Memory and expansion slots
BIOS setup
Software support
Specifications summary
Appendix: CPU features

Specifications

Chipset	NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI (North Bridge) / nForce 430i (South Bridge)
PCI Express slots	2 × PCIe x16 (SLI) + 1 × PCIe x1 + 2 × PCI
Audio codec	Realtek ALC883 6‑channel CODEC
LAN controller	Marvell 88E1116 PHY Gigabit LAN

Frequently asked questions

How many PCI Express x16 slots are available and what SLI mode do they support?

The board provides two PCI Express x16 slots that support SLI; in single‑card mode the blue slot runs at x16, while in SLI mode both run at x8.

Which BIOS utility can be used to update the motherboard firmware?

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility is provided for BIOS updates.

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