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P5N73-AM
Motherboard
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E3997 First Edition June 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii P5N73-AM specifications summary ........................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..............
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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ................
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Contents 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-29 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ..................................................... 2-29 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 2-29 2.5.3 APM Configuration ........................................................ 2-29 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-32 2.6 Boot menu ...................................
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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 r
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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
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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. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapt
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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P5N73-AM specifications summary ® CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / ® ® ® Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron processors ® Compatible with Intel 06 / 05B / 05A processors ® Supports Intel next generation 45nm CPU ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (MCP73V) Front Side Bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Memory Single-c
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P5N73-AM specifications summary Rear 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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio c
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P5N73-AM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N73-AM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA
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® Intel Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 ® package. With the new Intel Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / ® 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core™2 processor is designed to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. ® NVIDIA GeForce™ 7050 / nForce™ 610i ® ® The brand new NVIDIA GeForce™ 7050 / nForce 610i Media and TM Communications Processor (MCP) features CineFX 3.0 Engine. This unique combination of MCP
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1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninst
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBMS CPU_FAN T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 CHA_FAN LGA775 PWR_FAN VGA1 8Mb BIOS USB34 LAN1_USB12 MCP73V AUDIO RTL 8201CP CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 CLRTC PCI1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 SB_PWR VIA VT1708B PCI2 CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER FLOPPY USB56 USB78 CD AAFP ASUS P5N73-AM 1-7 F_PANEL PARALLEL PORT Super I/O P5N73-AM R DDR2 DIMM 1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM 2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PRI_IDE EATXPWR ) 24.5cm (9.6in
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ® ® ® Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium D / Pentium 4 and Celeron processors. ® ® ® • Your boxed Intel Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium D / Pentium ® 4 or Celeron LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of t
