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......viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N72-T Premium specifications summary xii 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 & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents...
......viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N72-T Premium specifications summary xii 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 & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents...
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...the next page) xii ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com for the �M��e�m�o�r�y �QV�L Q�u�a��li�f�...65533;.�0�G��b�/s� - �N�V�I �D�IA�® SLI™ technology; P5N72-T Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394...
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... (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) xiii Profile Overclocking Protection: - O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 -
... (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) xiii Profile Overclocking Protection: - O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 -
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xiv P5N72-T Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x ...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD includes: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
xiv P5N72-T Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x ...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD includes: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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... Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N72-T Premium I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module eSATA module...
... Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N72-T Premium I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module eSATA module...
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...memory demanding applications. See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. See page 2-30 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ... interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2‑14 for details. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 See page 2-26 for details. This is in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. While in line with the European Union's Restriction...
...memory demanding applications. See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. See page 2-30 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ... interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2‑14 for details. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 See page 2-26 for details. This is in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. While in line with the European Union's Restriction...
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... favorite settings. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 The Heat Pipe design is convenient and safe to install. See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for the entire system. Without the usual "fingers" present, this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows .... Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to provide sufficient...
... favorite settings. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 The Heat Pipe design is convenient and safe to install. See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for the entire system. Without the usual "fingers" present, this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows .... Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to provide sufficient...
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... to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC... overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for details. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7
... to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC... overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for details. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7
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...-Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in the operating system...
...-Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in the operating system...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Audio card Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P5N72-T Premium
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ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a power...
ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard ...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a power...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-3
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ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-7 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Retention ... the arrow to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the...
ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-7 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Retention ... the arrow to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the...
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...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 ... the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ... of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-9
...the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 ... the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ... of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-9
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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...shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-13 connect the fan cable. • Plug the optional fan ...cable in the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fans when you are using a ...
...shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-13 connect the fan cable. • Plug the optional fan ...cable in the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fans when you are using a ...
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... Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with the same CAS latency. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying ...motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
... Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with the same CAS latency. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying ...motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Populated - ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
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... DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES DS CM2X1024-8500C5 DIMM support A* B* C SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1200/1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z Q�V�L��. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB...
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... AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F AM4B5708GQJS7E N2TU51216AG-3C KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package NT5TU128M8BJ-3C NT5TU64M8BE-3C A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N TMM6208G8M30C SS/ DS Part No. P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB...
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