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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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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic...
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...features data transfer rates of up to PCIe 1.0 devices. It's designed for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system.../ Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the world. See page 2‑13 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support ...
...features data transfer rates of up to PCIe 1.0 devices. It's designed for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system.../ Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the world. See page 2‑13 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support ...
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... temporarily away. The heat sinks were tailor made to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. Fanless Design - To wake the system and return to ...together with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-23 for the...
... temporarily away. The heat sinks were tailor made to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. Fanless Design - To wake the system and return to ...together with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-23 for the...
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... page 4-14 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 5-9 for details. feature of your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When ... you to select the language 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 ...
... page 4-14 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 5-9 for details. feature of your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When ... you to select the language 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 ...
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... move the cap back 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 default...values. For system failure due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Remove the onboard battery....
... move the cap back 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 default...values. For system failure due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 Remove the onboard battery....
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... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System...Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking frequency of the PCIEX16_1 slot controlled by the Northbridge chipset. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System...Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE Overclock NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI...
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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 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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.
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 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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.
