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......viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N72-T Premium specifications summary xii 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 & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents...
......viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N72-T Premium specifications summary xii 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 & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents...
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...at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ...;/�0�5�B�/�0�5�A��p�ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium®...
...at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ...;/�0�5�B�/�0�5�A��p�ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium®...
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... solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - AI Booster Utility - 2-Phase DDR2 - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS MyLogo...
... solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - AI Booster Utility - 2-Phase DDR2 - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS MyLogo...
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xiv P5N72-T Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x ...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD includes: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
xiv P5N72-T Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x ...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD includes: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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... 1 year license Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N72-T Premium motherboard! ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N72-T Premium I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module eSATA module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive...
... 1 year license Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N72-T Premium motherboard! ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5N72-T Premium I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module eSATA module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive...
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... serve as a network gateway for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the Serial ATA...
... serve as a network gateway for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the Serial ATA...
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...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI...or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to best protect your favorite settings. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ...
...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI...or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to best protect your favorite settings. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in Windows environment ... chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-24 for details. See page 5-33 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in Windows environment ... chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 4-24 for details. See page 5-33 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to...
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...Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for power saving during game play. SupremeFX II also provides...-Virus engine, which is very precise and can save up to -life high quality audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from four profiles to...
...Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for power saving during game play. SupremeFX II also provides...-Virus engine, which is very precise and can save up to -life high quality audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from four profiles to...
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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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Audio card Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P5N72-T Premium
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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Audio card Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P5N72-T Premium
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The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that ... or plugging in soft‑off mode. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should...
The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that ... or plugging in soft‑off mode. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-3
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Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-7 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until ... towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-7 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until ... towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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... pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-9 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU ...
... pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-9 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU ...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-13 connect the fan cable. • Plug the... optional fan cable in the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2.
...installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-13 connect the fan cable. • Plug the... optional fan cable in the CHA_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2.
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.... If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved...
.... If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved...
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Heat-Sink Package Z9JKJ Z9JKJ Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1200/1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z Q�V...configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. SS KHX8500D2/512 ...
Heat-Sink Package Z9JKJ Z9JKJ Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1200/1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z Q�V...configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. SS KHX8500D2/512 ...
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... SS T6UA512C5 DS T6UB1GC5 DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB...
... SS T6UA512C5 DS T6UB1GC5 DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB...