Asus P5N73-AM Specifications

MotherboardP5N73-AM

xP5N73-AM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /

xiP5N73-AM specications summaryRear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purp

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5N73-AM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-3Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 ASUS Special featuresASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds accordi

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-5Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sof

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-71.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5N73-AM19.3cm (7.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)SATA1SATA4SATA2SATA3PWR_FANCHA_FANEATXPWRUSB56USB78AAFPMCP73VDDR2 DIMM 1

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.1 Installling the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.1.6 Central Processing Uni

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-93. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connector

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-111.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor requ

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction• Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-131.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connect

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orie

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-151.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 DDR2 Qualied Vendors ListThe following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualied f

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-17DDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List(continued on the next page)Size Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM supportA* B*256MB Kingston KV

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List(continued on the next page)512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-19DDR2 533 Qualied Vendors ListSize Vendor Model CL BrandSS/DSComponentDIMM supportA* B*256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 N/A Elpida SS E

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.4 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Ali

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-211.7.5 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2.

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Standard Function0 High precision event timer1 Stand

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-23PIRQ1 PIRQ2 PIRQ3 PIRQ4 PIRQ5 PIRQ6 PIRQ7 PIRQ8 PCI slot 1 — — shared — — — — —PCI slot 2 — — — shared — — — —Onboard USB controller

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-251.9 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introductionLAN port LED indications1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-27Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.10. USB 2.0 p

ivContents1.10.2 Internal connectors ... 1-27Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating yo

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are t

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-293. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA har

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital soun

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-317. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs ar

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sou

ASUS P5N73-AM 1-3311. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Conn

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Syste

2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.B

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid networ

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-292.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-52.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environmenta. Insert a

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-72.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructi

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDo not turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicatin

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-94. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk, then returns to the BIOS ashing process.3. Type a lename for the cur

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS 

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-11Recovering the BIOS from the support DVDTo recover the BIOS from the support DVD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provi

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-132.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic

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

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-152.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that it

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-172.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard di

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-192.3.6 SATA 1~4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupLanding ZoneShows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not congurable. SectorShows the number of sectors per

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-212.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when ch

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSB (QDR), MHz [Auto]Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency from 400 to 2400. You may enter a new value or use +/- keys to a

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-23tRCD [Auto]Allows you to set RAS to CAS delay for a RD/WR command to the same bank. Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 CPU Conguration Select MenuItem Specic Help Thermal Monitor 1 (On- die throtting)Thermal Monitor 2 (Ratio &

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-25Select MenuItem Specic Help DRAM timing and control Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset2.4.3 Chipse

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Sele

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-27SATA Operation Mode [IDE]Allows you to select SATA operation mode. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI].Serial-ATA conguration

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupParallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Allows you to select the Parallel Port address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7]

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-292.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for s

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-31Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the power on by RTC alarm. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Fan Profile [Performance Mode]Allows you to adjust the CPU target temperature. Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-331st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of dev

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user-congurable only when the item Typematic Rate Se

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-35Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [E

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to Clear.

ASUS P5N73-AM 2-372.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic Help This option save datato CMOS and exitingthe setup menu.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from t

3-3ASUS P5N73-AM3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click

3-5ASUS P5N73-AMASUS PC Probe IIThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected proble

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP AHCI DriverAllows you

3-7ASUS P5N73-AM3.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.M

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard

3-9ASUS P5N73-AMTechnical Support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.File

3-10 Chapter 3: Software support3.3 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 32-bit XP / 64-

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.1.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5N73-AMA-38. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Ofce Desktop or Always On.9. Click Apply, then click O

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:1. Install