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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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... detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in ... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken,...
... detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in ... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken,...
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... components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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... DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support ...
... components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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... DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support ...
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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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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 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 cable Serial ATA cables Serial...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 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 cable Serial ATA cables Serial...
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...) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the most powerful CPUs in the world. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16...8482;) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the fastest platform in a single system. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme /...
...) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the most powerful CPUs in the world. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16...8482;) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the fastest platform in a single system. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme /...
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...networks. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 While in line with the European Union's Restriction on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the...of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. This is ...
...networks. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 While in line with the European Union's Restriction on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the...of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. This is ...
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... switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with AI Gear 3+, this can continue running low intensity applications. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for details. 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. Working together with lower hysteresis...
... switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with AI Gear 3+, this can continue running low intensity applications. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for details. 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. Working together with lower hysteresis...
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... lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 Without the usual "fingers" present, this motherboard is convenient and safe to date. See page 2-37 for details. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional...
... lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-5 Without the usual "fingers" present, this motherboard is convenient and safe to date. See page 2-37 for details. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional...
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...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-13 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to select the language of your screen. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS... using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-44 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a...
...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-13 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to select the language of your screen. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS... using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-44 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a...
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... RTC data. feature of booting the BIOS. See page 4-24 for each parameter. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster 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...
... RTC data. feature of booting the BIOS. See page 4-24 for each parameter. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster 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...
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1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for its highly effective detection of ROG. Noise Filter This feature...Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for power saving during game play. Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage...
1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for its highly effective detection of ROG. Noise Filter This feature...Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Supported by advanced antivirus technologies, �K�a�s�p�e�r�s�k�y® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for power saving during game play. Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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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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...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug... power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate ...
...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug... power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate ...
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...cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT...
...cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT...
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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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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ...removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ...removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...