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Asus
P5N-D Motherboard
The P5N-D is a NVIDIA® 750i SLI chipset-based motherboard that combines
powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports NVIDIA®
SLI technology with PCI Express 2.0 for extreme graphics performance. It also
comes with the worlds first ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), allowing the
CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM
efficiency in heavy or light loadings – attaining the best possible power
efficiency and energy savings to help save the environment.
Double
Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and
bandwidth which enhances system performance.
NVIDIA SLI™ Technology
NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased
bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware
and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver
earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly 2X
performance!
Dual-Channel DDR2 800
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR.
With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance
for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Socket:
Intel
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processors Supported:
Intel Pentium 4 LGA775
Intel Pentium D
Intel Pentium EE
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel 06
Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel 05A/05B
Additional Technologies:
45nm Multi-Core Support
Multi-GPU Support:
SLI Ready
Front Side Bus:
800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB - 64bit
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC883
Supported Devices:
2
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/33
UDMA/133
UDMA/100
UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
RAID Support:
Yes
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
8
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
Center Audio Jacks:
1
Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:
1
CD-In Headers:
1
AUX-In Headers:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x Power
1 x CPU
1 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
1 - Optical
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
Chipset
The P5N-D motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Northbridge
chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo,Core 2 Extreme, Pentium
Extreme, Pentium D and Pentium 4 LGA775 Processors, with Hyper-Threading
Technology and 800/1066/1333MHz Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The P5N-D provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a
total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz Memory.
PCI
Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve high
performance.
IDE
The P5N-D includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133.
Audio
The P5N-D comes with a Realtek ALC883 audio codec which supports high quality
8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA Support
The P5N-D supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces.
Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up
to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD solutions.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.3
Customer Reviews:
112
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Value
4.4
Features
4.4
Quality
4.2
Performance
4.2
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The Experience of the Asus P5N-D
Reviewer:
Rookie on
Nov 07, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I must say that I am not a computer genius. This is the first computer I have built. The Asus P5N-D motherboard. I found that this is an easy install board pretty much you have to not understand where the components go to not get it to work. But for a guy who is in his 50s and built his own computer for the first time in his life. well I am pretty pleased with the installation ease of use and accessibility on the board. With a socket silent 775d cpu fan. Temps for all this work runs around 80 to 100 degrees constant. And man is this fast.I cant say anything but positive about my ASUS experience.
Cheap SLI motherboard
Reviewer:
JUSTDAVID on
Oct 27, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Not sure why everyone is saying that this is a bad overclocker. Was able to gain more than a 40 percent overclock with the E8400 EASILY (3 to 4.2). DDR timings are at 4-4-4-12 at 800 mhz. Though the only problem with this is that the supported memory speed is quite slow. Do not buy this if you already have as even 1mhz over 800 is unstable.
PS. This motherboard can unlink the ddr frequency and FSB. Also allows one to set the maximum value for the frequency just for those who are wondering.
GARBAGE
Reviewer:
louie on
Oct 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
One word GARBAGE. Customer service is non-existent. Reps are rude and worthless. I will not buy another Asus product again. I am unable to use a Creative Labs audio card. It either does not recognize it, or will not have any sounds. The on board audio is GARBAGE. Asus is GARBAGE!
Reviewer:
Terry on
Oct 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
3.0
Features
3.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
I really don't have any complaints on this motherboard. I don't know much about them my computer guy said this was what I needed and I bought it so he could install it. I have ready on here about the bios and the graphics and I do know there were problems with this as well however the system needs more work and so I don't have a real review yet.
Great Board
Reviewer:
JSS28 on
Sep 27, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great board. I would recommend updating the BIOS right away so you dont have any video issues. Updating the BIOS was sinple using the ASUS tools and the board is running great.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
SLI
MCPs | Motherboards To enable NVIDIA SLI technology in your PC, you'll need an SLI-Ready
certified motherboard with an nForce SLI MCP and two physical PCI Express
x16 slots. NVIDIA motherboard partners offer nForce SLI motherboards for
both AMD and Intel CPUs.
What is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
Note:
The NVIDIA SLI connector is not used with some mainstream graphics
cards.
3-way SLI motherboards must have 3 PCI-E x16 slots.
NVIDIA SLI-Ready MCPs:
NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce Professional
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI XE
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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What's In The Box
Asus P5N-D Motherboard
User Guide
Drivers CD
SLI Bridge
SATA Power Connector
Optional Cooling Fan
(2) Two Port USB 2.0 Bracket Module
Q-Connector Kit
IDE Cable
FDD Cable
I/O Back Panel Shield
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Asus P5N-D Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID
$99.99*
Manufactured by:
Asus Warranty provided by:
Asus Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P5N-D UPC No:
610839159123 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.1000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
A455-2808
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Know Your BIOS!
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
