Asus P5N73-AM User Manual

MotherboardP5N73-AM

xP5N73-AM specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Rear panel ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5N73-AM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologi

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionLGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efcient processor

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-31.3.2 ASUS special featuresASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure a quie

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard t

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsP5N73-AM19.3cm (7.6in)24.4cm (9.6in)SATA1SATA4SATA2SATA3PWR_FANCHA_F

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Cor

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and f

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it

iiE4401Second Edition V2 January 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fas

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-11To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.2. Rotate each fasten

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-13DDR2-667MHz capabilitySize Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM supportA* B*256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TL

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-533MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-151.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cau

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-171.8.5 PCI Express x16 slotThis motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specication

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel po

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-19Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-214. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.Conne

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-238. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports ei

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-2512. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.P5N73-AMRP5N73-AM System Pan

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 64-bit

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a oppy disk or

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).• This

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-3To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Insert the oppy disk or the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the oppy dis

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-261.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information• Obtain the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdash.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS le from the ASUS

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-52.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when i

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-72.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration.Advance

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-92.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informa

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-112.3.6 SATA 1-4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cau

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-13Memory Timing SettingThe following items become user-congurable when the Memory Timing Setting item is set to [Expert].Memory Timin

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-172.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.2 CPU CongurationCPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU internal thermal control to auto m

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-15Plug & Play O/S [No]When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a P

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS informationOnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Conguration options: [Enable

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-172.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for s

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the power on by RTC alarm. Conguration options: [Dis

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-19CPU Fan Profile [Performance Mode]Allows you to adjust the CPU target temperature. Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [P

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-21The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user-congurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to Clear.

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-23Select MenuItem Specic Help This option save datato CMOS and exitingthe setup menu.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the s

viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A

ixP5N73-AM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / C