This is a manual for the ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P5N-D ii E3894 motherboard
This guide covers everything needed to install and configure the ASUS P5N-D ATX motherboard, including safety precautions, hardware layout, CPU and memory installation, and connector details. It also explains power‑up procedures, shutdown methods, and provides troubleshooting tips.
The manual details BIOS setup with utilities such as ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 2, and AI Net2, and describes software support on the included support CD, NVIDIA SLI technology, and advanced CPU features like EM64T, EIST, and Hyper‑Threading.
| CPU socket | LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | NVIDIA® nForce 750i SLI |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, max. 8 GB, DDR2 800/667/533 MHz, non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| Storage interfaces | 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s, 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 |
| LAN | Built‑in Gigabit MAC with external PHY |
| Audio codec | Realtek® ALC883 8‑channel HD Audio CODEC |
| Form factor | ATX (12 in x 9.6 in / 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) |
It uses an LGA775 socket that supports Intel Core2, Pentium 4, Pentium D and other LGA775 processors.
Yes, it supports two identical NVIDIA SLI‑Ready graphics cards in dual‑graphics mode.