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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5N-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... only ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Overclocking Precision Tweaker 2: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - P5N-D�...
... only ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Overclocking Precision Tweaker 2: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - P5N-D�...
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...system. See page 2-21 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2‑13 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of up to...Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI...
...system. See page 2-21 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2‑13 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of up to...Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI...
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...ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is specifically created to address the thermal issues across the motherboard... areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, and chipsets. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to provide a cool environment without all ...
...ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is specifically created to address the thermal issues across the motherboard... areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, and chipsets. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to provide a cool environment without all ...
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB... Update your choice from the available options. See page 5-9 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-14 for the ...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB... Update your choice from the available options. See page 5-9 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-14 for the ...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N-D P5N-D Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (...Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date,...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® P5N-D P5N-D Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (...Default) • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date,...
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... with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup...
... with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup...
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The following items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. System Clocks This ...Menu NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Key in the...
The following items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. System Clocks This ...Menu NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Key in the...
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5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support