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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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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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Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 Contents 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Information 4-17 4.4 AI Tweaker menu 4-18...Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-24 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-26 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-26 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-26 4.4.7 ES Selection 4-26 4.5 Advanced menu 4-27 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-27 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-28 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-28 4.6...
Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 Contents 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Information 4-17 4.4 AI Tweaker menu 4-18...Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-21 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-24 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-26 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-26 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-26 4.4.7 ES Selection 4-26 4.5 Advanced menu 4-27 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-27 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-28 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-28 4.6...
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...65533;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®...NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - 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 LGA775 socket ...
...65533;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®...NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - 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 LGA775 socket ...
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... transfer of data from WAN to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 This is in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-30 for 3D graphics and... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of DDR2 memory. Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to LAN without...
... transfer of data from WAN to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 This is in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-30 for 3D graphics and... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of DDR2 memory. Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to LAN without...
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... details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle 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 the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7
... details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core Voltage, and the Memory Voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle 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 the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7
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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
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... notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the ...socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan ...
... notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the ...socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan ...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-15 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for the ...of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address ...
...The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-15 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for the ...of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address ...
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... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS KHX8500D2.../512 SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES DS CM2X1024-8500C5 DIMM support A* B* C SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1200/1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z Q�V�L��. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N72-T Premium Motherboard...
... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS KHX8500D2.../512 SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES DS CM2X1024-8500C5 DIMM support A* B* C SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1200/1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z Q�V�L��. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5N72-T Premium Motherboard...
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... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell...
... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell...
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... details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2... the EATX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. • Use only an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-35
... details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2... the EATX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. • Use only an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-35
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...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power...between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 3-1 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the ...
...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power...between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 3-1 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. The system then runs the power-on the ...
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...the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF080A DATE:04/... No Update Write Fail 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the CD ROM...off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF080A DATE:04/21/2008 File Name...Power Or Reset System! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating...
...the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF080A DATE:04/... No Update Write Fail 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS file in the CD ROM...off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF080A DATE:04/21/2008 File Name...Power Or Reset System! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating...
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...3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ... setup screens shown in .] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory System Information [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 1024MB 1023MB Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Change...
...3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ... setup screens shown in .] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory System Information [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 1024MB 1023MB Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Change...
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... D isabled [None] ..... [ ] SATA 1 720K , 3.[5Noinne.] ..... [ ] SATA 2 1.44M, 3.[5Noinne.] ..... [ ] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5 [None] SATA 6 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory ↑↓ :Move102E4NMTBER:Accept ESC:Abort Usable Memory 1023MB System Information F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup...
... D isabled [None] ..... [ ] SATA 1 720K , 3.[5Noinne.] ..... [ ] SATA 2 1.44M, 3.[5Noinne.] ..... [ ] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5 [None] SATA 6 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory ↑↓ :Move102E4NMTBER:Accept ESC:Abort Usable Memory 1023MB System Information F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup...
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... options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-13 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 4.3 Main menu When...[1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory System Information [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 1024MB 1023MB Exit Select Menu Item Specific...
... options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-13 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 4.3 Main menu When...[1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory System Information [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 1024MB 1023MB Exit Select Menu Item Specific...
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... Select SubMenu BIOS revision Displays the auto-detected BIOS version. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-17 This is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 4.3.10 System Information This menu gives you can write or read data from the hard disk. This .... 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of sectors per track.
... Select SubMenu BIOS revision Displays the auto-detected BIOS version. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-17 This is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of usable memory. 4.3.10 System Information This menu gives you can write or read data from the hard disk. This .... 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of sectors per track.
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...;� AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x System Clocks x FSB & Memory Config Overclocking Over Voltage ��L�o�a�d�li�n�e��C�al�i�b�r�a�...;ti�o�n D�i�sa�b�l�e�d�] NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] x SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] ��ES�S�e�le�c�ti�o�n Di�s�ab�l�ed...
...;� AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x System Clocks x FSB & Memory Config Overclocking Over Voltage ��L�o�a�d�li�n�e��C�al�i�b�r�a�...;ti�o�n D�i�sa�b�l�e�d�] NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] x SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] ��ES�S�e�le�c�ti�o�n Di�s�ab�l�ed...