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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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... 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 4.4.1 AI 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-... 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45
... 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 4.4.1 AI 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-... 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.9 Exit menu 4-45
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... next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. AI Booster Utility - 2-Phase DDR2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - O.C. P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
... next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. AI Booster Utility - 2-Phase DDR2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling ASUS Crystal Sound: - O.C. P5N72-T Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.See page 2‑6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's designed for details. See page 2-22 for multi-... device for details. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 10 USB 2.0 ports. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See Chapter 6 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. NVIDIA® nForce®...
This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.See page 2‑6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It's designed for details. See page 2-22 for multi-... device for details. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 10 USB 2.0 ports. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See Chapter 6 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. NVIDIA® nForce®...
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...printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for higher performance or improve efficiency by 50% when the PC is a fan-less and ...and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Working together with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to ensure longer ...
...printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for higher performance or improve efficiency by 50% when the PC is a fan-less and ...and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Working together with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to ensure longer ...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
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...advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the ...real time and lowering the voltage for its highly effective detection of ROG. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is... current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in the incoming audio stream while recording.
...advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the ...real time and lowering the voltage for its highly effective detection of ROG. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is... current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in the incoming audio stream while recording.
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...: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position.... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
...: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position.... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time...
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...the following main items: Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ... configuring options 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration...
...the following main items: Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot ... configuring options 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration...
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...65533;l�ed�] Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select either one of the AI Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ...field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following item becomes configurable when you to select overclock profile. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...
...65533;l�ed�] Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select either one of the AI Tweaker menu items. Incorrect ...field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following item becomes configurable when you to select overclock profile. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...
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...F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-19 AI Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks Select Menu PCIEX16_3 Frequency (MHz) PCIEX16_1 2 Frequency (MHz) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_3 Frequency (MHz) [...100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. �U�s�e��t�h�e a�n�d� keys to 200. The ...
...F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-19 AI Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Clocks Select Menu PCIEX16_3 Frequency (MHz) PCIEX16_1 2 Frequency (MHz) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_3 Frequency (MHz) [...100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. �U�s�e��t�h�e a�n�d� keys to 200. The ...
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...tRD tRFC Async Latency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Set Memory timings to [Optimal] to edit. 4.4.2 Overclocking This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to use the value recommended by the DIMM...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]-[31] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-21
...tRD tRFC Async Latency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Set Memory timings to [Optimal] to edit. 4.4.2 Overclocking This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to use the value recommended by the DIMM...Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]-[31] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-21
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ASUS P5N72-T Premium 5-33 5.3.9 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 DVD, 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS P5N72-T Premium 5-33 5.3.9 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 DVD, 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.