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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 Overclocking Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU utility) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Profile - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Overclocking Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 400MHz up to 2600MHz - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU utility) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - vChipset (N.B.): 29-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Profile - P5N-D�s�p��e�c�if�ic�a��...
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PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (...boost system performance, eliminating 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. See page 2‑13 for details. The dual-...
PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's designed for twice the current speed and bandwidth. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (...boost system performance, eliminating 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. See page 2‑13 for details. The dual-...
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...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS...most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, and chipsets. Fanless Design - See page 5-23 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. The heat sinks were tailor made to provide a cool environment ...
...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS...most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, VGA, and chipsets. Fanless Design - See page 5-23 for details. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. The heat sinks were tailor made to provide a cool environment ...
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See page 4-14 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS 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 achieve the most precise setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user ...
See page 4-14 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS 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 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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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 ... 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5N-D 2-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 ... 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer...
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...NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. Auto Loads the...changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set...
...NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. ASUS P5N-D 4-19 Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. Auto Loads the...changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set...
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... Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items become user-configurable when you to set the overclocking options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks Select Menu NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE...
... Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.870V] [1.890V]...[3.090V] [3.110V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items become user-configurable when you to set the overclocking options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks Select Menu NB PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] Item Specific Help Set C55 PCIE...
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The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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