Quad-SLI Ready
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo Ready
Intel® Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D /
Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Ready
NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel Edition
Dual-channel DDR2 800(OC) /667/533
SupremeFX/ DTS Connect/ Array Mic/ Noise Filter
AI NOS™ / AI Gear / AI Nap
8 Phase Power Design
It's more than performance, it's about REAL
The gamer's dream platform-P5N32-SLI PREMIUM/WIFI-AP. It's the best Quad-SLI™ ready motherboard that support Core™2 Extreme. No doubt the gaming performance is over the top. But what we care is not only performance, it's also about realistic. Extreme HD gaming with the highest resolution that feels like the enemy jump out of the screen, the supreme audio with a stand-alone card-SupremeFX, induce a better Signal-to-Noise Ratio, features with DTS surround sound, sounds like the enemy is just around. The unique 3 PCIex16 slot, reserved one additional slot for GPU Physics card when running Quad-SLI™, the experience can't be more real. This board is also of AI Lifestyle descent, quiet thermal solutions increase the stability and reliability when running resource demanding games or applications, EZ DIY features enhance the DIY experience and make PC much more interesting.
NVidia Features
NVIDIA SLI™ Technology
Ultimate Gaming Performance with NVIDIA SLI™ X16 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. Two full-bandwidth 16-lane PCI Express links ensure maximum graphics performance for next-generation GPUs and games. Offers twice the PCI Express bandwidth of X8 SLI solutions! (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.
NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel Edition
*Engineered for Enthusiasts
The NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface(SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units(GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allow multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance.
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features
AI Lifestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing together. They provide better system performance for graphics-intensive applications such as 3D games and deliver cutting-edge audio features that dramatically enhance the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design further allows quick and easy system setup. 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.
CPU & Memory Features
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-Channel DDR2 800(OC)
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz(OC), DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
ASUS Supreme Audio
SupremeFX
* Supreme audio entertainment with realistic sound
The unique audio solution is designed as a stand alone module which induces the better audio input & output quality. With 24bit/192kHz full sampling in all 7.1 surround channel, no more sorry for your picky ear. Bundle with the Array Mic, no more noise or buzz bother your conversation. Just enjoy the supreme audio entertainment.
Array Mic
* Eliminate interferences in the reception cone
* Enhance speech-centric applications
The bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sound coming from other directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences including neighboring speakers and reverberations. It also uses advanced de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. This feature can enhance speech-centric application like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.
Noise Filter
* Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
DTS Connect™
This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC . DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
AI Gear
* Optimize performance and quietness as you wish!
To balance both system performance and quietness, AI Gear allows users to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and power consumption. Users can real-time change the mode under operating system to suit their needs.
AI Nap
* Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you're sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.
8-Phase Power Design
* Cooler and quieter system
* Longer components lifespan
* More stable and reliable under heavy-loading and overclocking
The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress. It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode.
Stack Cool2
* Effective and zero-noise heat dissipation
Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.
Heat-pipe
* Zero failure
* Support side-flow fan or passive cooler
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.
The heat pipe, heat sinks and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.
Q-Fan2
* Adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only)
* Maximize Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling performance!
The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system.
ASUS EZ DIY
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.
Music Alarm
*Wake up by your favorite music
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 when system is off.
EZ Flash2
* 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.
MyLogo3
* Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
The ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos.
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU | LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list |
Chipset | NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ Intel Edition * Enhanced Performance Profile Technology |
Front Side Bus | 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz |
Memory | Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2-800(OC)/667/533, non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) |
Expansion Slots | 2 x PCI Express x16 slot, support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue and black) 1 x PCI Express x16, at x8 speed(middle) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.2 |
SLI | Support two identical NVIDIA SLI-Ready graphics cards (both at x16 mode) ASUS PEG Link |
Storage | South bridge supports: * 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 * 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s * NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD span cross Serial ATA drives Silicon Image® 3132 SATA controller supports * 2 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s port on back I/O (SATA On-the-Go) |
LAN | NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ built-in dual Gigabit MAC with external Marvell PHY Support NVIDIA DualNet® technology |
Wireless LAN | ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b * Software Access point mode * Station mode : Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode |
Audio | SupremeFX Audio Card * ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking * Noise Filter Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out DTS® Connect ASUS Array Mic |
IEEE 1394a | VIA6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a ports |
USB | max. 8 USB2.0/1.1 ports(4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) |
Overclocking Features | Intelligent overclocking tools: * AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) * AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) * ASUS PEG Link - automatically performance tuning for graphics cards * ASUS AI Booster Utility Precision Tweaker Overclocking Protection: * ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
Special Features | ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: * AI Gear * AI Nap * ASUS 8-Phase Power Design * ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution * ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 * ASUS Q-Fan 2 * ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS EZ DIY: * ASUS Q-Connector * ASUS O.C. Profile * ASUS Music Alarm * ASUS EZ Flash2 * ASUS MyLogo3 |
Back Panel I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port(green) 1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x WiFi-AP Solo™ antenna jack |
Internal I/O Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x SPS / 3 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Com port connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System panel connector |
BIOS | 8Mb Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE |
Accessories | SLI bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Optional Fan 3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable SATA cables SATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 module IEEE1394a module I/O Shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version only) User's manual |
Software | Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID Anti-Virus Software |
Form Factor | ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) |