ASUS P5NSLI Desktop Board - P5NSLI
ASUS P5N-SLI Core 2 Duo Supported Socket 775 ATX Motherboard ( USB 2.0 PCI Express - Gigabit ENET - S/PDIF - Serial ATA )

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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Asus
Mfg Part#: P5NSLI
UPC: 00610839130818
Buy.com Sku: 202902465
Item#: C3ES7Q
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If you hesitate to upgrade your PC to NVIDIA® SLI™ platform because of high expenses, ASUS P5NSLI provides you another choice to still get extreme gaming performance but with less payment. ASUS P5NSLI, which supports two NVIDIA® SLI-ready graphic cards, is equipped with many outstanding features, including the exclusive two-slot thermal design, fanless design, O.C. Profile and Precision Tweaker for maximizing gaming and intensive 3D graphics performance.

AI Lifestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing together. They provide you better system performance to enjoy graphic-intensive games and applications. The cutting-edge audio feature dramatically enhances the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design allows you to set up your system easily. To create a peaceful environment, several new and improved innovations are included to reduce noise and temperature. Don’t change your way of life for a computer. Instead let the ASUS Lifestyle Series improve the quality of your life.

LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Dual-Core CPU
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 Caches to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. (Refer to www.asus.com support site for Intel® CPU support list)

Dual-Channel DDR2
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology ! With the highest speed up to 667MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ Intel® Edition
NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ Intel® Edition - Power for High-Performance Gaming Get the power of NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ for Intel® platforms! High performance NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ MCPs provide features designed with the gamer in mind. It delivers comprehensive features for advanced PC security, reliable PC storage, SLI™ technology, PCI Express bus architecture and dual DDR2 memory technology. NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ offers Intel® enthusiasts stable, reliable, compatible plaftform support for ultimate PC performance.

NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
Ultimate Gaming Performance with 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! (From www.NVIDIA.com)

NVIDIA Essential Vista
NVIDIA nForce ® -based motherboards are essential for accelerating the Windows Vista experience by offering an enriched 3D user interface, increased productivity, and vibrant photos as well as delivering uncompromising performance, quality, and reliability.

Q-Connector
* Make connection quick and accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

O.C. Profile
* Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings * Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

EZ Flash 2
* Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

Precision Tweaker
Achieve system maximum performance! It offers ways to raise system performance inch-by-inch and step-by-step to achieve maximum performance! This is about getting the most out of your machine and taking pride in your customized computer. vDIMM - Take control of how much power is going into the memory modules. This motherboard gives you 4-step voltage control to the DIMM. vCore - Find out "exactly" how much power your CPU needs. Fine-tune it with 0.0125 volts at a time! SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) allows - FSB tuning from 133MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment

C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.

High Definition Audio
The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality ADI AD1986A audio CODEC, which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection.

S/PDIF-out
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

ADI SoundMAX HD Audio
The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital High Definition Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer and supports all major game audio technologies.

ASUS two-slot thermal design (ASUS exclusive)
ASUS exclusive two-slot thermal design ASUS two-slot thermal design provides better air-flow and lower VGA cards temperature than other brans' one-slot design, which also ensures better system stability and longer component life cycle.

ASUS Music Alarm
Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite CD music even when system is off.

Fanless Design
Provide a cool environment without all the baggage Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise and malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.

AI NET 2
ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back
 

Features
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel® EM64T / EIST* / Hyper-Threading Technology ready
Chipset NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI™ Intel® Edition
- NB: C19SLI
- SB: MCP51
Front Side Bus 1066 / 800 / 533MHz
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 667 / 533, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI-E x16
- Single VGA mode: x16, x1 (Default)
- SLI mode: x8, x8
3 x PCI-E x1
2 x PCI 2.2
SLI Under Single VGA mode (Default):
- 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (blue)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 card on second slot (black)
Under SLI™ mode: support two identical SLI-ready graphics cards
ASUS EZ Selector
ASUS two-slot thermal design
Storage 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s
Support SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD
LAN Marvell® 88E8001 PCI Gb LAN controller
ASUS AI NET 2 network diagnosis before entering OS
Audio ADI AD1986A SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC
Jack Sensing and Enumeration
S/PDIF out interface
USB 8 USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS O.C. Profile
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Other ASUS Special Features ASUS Music Alarm
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Fanless Design
ASUS MyLogo2
Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools:
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
Precision Tweaker
- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- FSB tuning from 133MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
- Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCI-E frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Parallel
1 x Serial
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial)
1 x RJ45
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
6-Channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1xCPU / 1xChassis / 1xPower Fan connectors
Azalia Analog front panel audio connector
System panel connector
1 x SLI selector card connector
S/PDIF out connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD / AUX audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
Manageability 1 x SLI soft bridge
SATA signal and power cables for 2 devices
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x IDE cable
1 x FDD cable
1 x USB module
I/O Shield
2 in 1 Q-connector
User's manual
Accessories Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS Music Alarm
NVIDIA® RIS (Remote Installation Service) application
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm)

  
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Value 5
Performance 4
Ease of Use 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 Excellent stability when tweaking Sunday, May 27, 2007
J Rob from Columbus, IN  

I purchased this motherboard as part of my new Windows Vista computer. The onboard SATA is fantastic for connecting up to 4 SATA devices (although only 2 SATA data cables are included with the motherboard). My only reservation is the power management and Windows Vista. For some reason (Vista drivers), I can't get the hibernation or sleep functions to work correctly. Attempting either mode locks the computer with a complete power-off as the only recourse. Otherwise, this is a great motherboard.
 
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