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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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... - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��ti�o�n�s��s�u�...
... - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 131MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��ti�o�n�s��s�u�...
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...CPUs in the world. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility... bottlenecks with NVIDIA® SLI™ support and up to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to 12.8 GB/s. NVIDIA® nForce® 750i...
...CPUs in the world. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility... bottlenecks with NVIDIA® SLI™ support and up to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to 12.8 GB/s. NVIDIA® nForce® 750i...
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... most efficient manner. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. Working together with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS has devoted special efforts to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See...
... most efficient manner. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. Working together with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS has devoted special efforts to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See...
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...overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard...allows you to personalize and add style 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 Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, ...
...overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard...allows you to personalize and add style 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 Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, ...
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...erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 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, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
...erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 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, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
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... change the settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Auto Loads the optimal settings for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value...
... change the settings for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Auto Loads the optimal settings for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value...
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...870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad and press the key. System Clocks ... sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Configuration options: [100 MHz]~[131 MHz] Voltage Control This...
...870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad and press the key. System Clocks ... sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Configuration options: [100 MHz]~[131 MHz] Voltage Control This...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, 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 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 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 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 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.