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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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... frequency tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if...
... frequency tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if...
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... two PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™ support and up to 12.8 GB/s. 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 Express 2.0 ...™2 processor 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 peak bandwidths of the fastest platform in the LGA775 package and Intel's 45nm multi...
... two PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™ support and up to 12.8 GB/s. 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 Express 2.0 ...™2 processor 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 peak bandwidths of the fastest platform in the LGA775 package and Intel's 45nm multi...
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... you are temporarily away. See page 5-24 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 2-36 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Heatsink solution Provides a cool environment without all...
... you are temporarily away. See page 5-24 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 2-36 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Heatsink solution Provides a cool environment without all...
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...due to your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to personalize and add style to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to select the language .... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear...
...due to your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to personalize and add style to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to select the language .... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your BIOS easily without entering the OS. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear...
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...data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 default... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
...data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 default... RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
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... options: Manual Allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ...Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
... options: Manual Allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ...Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
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...to adjust the system voltage-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. System Clocks This sub-menu allows you set the overclocking options. Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control Select Menu DRAM Voltage HT Voltage NB Chipset Voltage SB Chipset Voltage [Auto] ...PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [100 MHz]~[131 MHz] Voltage Control This sub...
...to adjust the system voltage-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. System Clocks This sub-menu allows you set the overclocking options. Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control Select Menu DRAM Voltage HT Voltage NB Chipset Voltage SB Chipset Voltage [Auto] ...PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [100 MHz]~[131 MHz] Voltage Control This sub...
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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. 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.
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. 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.