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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...
... 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...
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... all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix ...
... all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix ...
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...not part of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter...chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
...not part of the standard package. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter...chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N-D 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridges ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-...in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5N-D �m�o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a�rd� 1 ...
...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N-D 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI Bridges ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x 3-...in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5N-D �m�o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a�rd� 1 ...
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...the world. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 8 USB 2.0 ports. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. See page 2...Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture ...
...the world. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 8 USB 2.0 ports. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. See page 2...Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture ...
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...coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY/PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. See page 2-28 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your PC! See page 2-25 for details. ...bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5N-D 1-3 Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network ...
...coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY/PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. See page 2-28 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your PC! See page 2-25 for details. ...bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5N-D 1-3 Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network ...
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... the system can help save the environment. To wake the system and return to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Fanless Design - Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan ... is specifically created to help you are temporarily away. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details...
... the system can help save the environment. To wake the system and return to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. Fanless Design - Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan ... is specifically created to help you are temporarily away. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details...
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... chassis front panel cables to best protect your favorite settings. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content...and safe to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to 70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-D 1-5
... chassis front panel cables to best protect your favorite settings. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content...and safe to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to 70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N-D 1-5
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... This feature allows 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 your choice from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize... and add style to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-14 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, CPU PLL Voltage and the...
... This feature allows 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 your choice from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize... and add style to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-14 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, CPU PLL Voltage and the...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS P5N-D
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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS P5N-D
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...to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • ...you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5N-D P5N-D Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-D 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug...
...to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • ...you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5N-D P5N-D Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5N-D 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug...
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... this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5N-D 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
... this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5N-D 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
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® P5N-D DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O2 LGA775 EPU CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT...-8 USB56 CLRTC SB_PWR CHASSIS USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5N-D 2-3
® P5N-D DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O2 LGA775 EPU CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT...-8 USB56 CLRTC SB_PWR CHASSIS USB78 PANEL VIA VT6308P SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5N-D 2-3
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...of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the ...socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket ...
...of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the ...socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket ...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5N-D 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N-D P5N-D CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the ...
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5N-D 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5N-D P5N-D CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the ...
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... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...