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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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... technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. ix Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, ...
... technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. ix Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, ...
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...cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. 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 shutting... This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions...
...cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. 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 shutting... This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction 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.
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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 ... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N72-T Premium motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license Documentation...
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 ... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5N72-T Premium motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 year license Documentation...
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... / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.See... page 2‑6 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It's definitely one of the fastest...
... / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.See... page 2‑6 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It's definitely one of the fastest...
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Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN The...
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-3 See pages 2-27 and 2-32 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN The...
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...running low intensity applications. See page 5-29 for details. See page 5-31 for details. 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 zero-noise ...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can help save the environment. ASUS 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - It automatically provides power...
...running low intensity applications. See page 5-29 for details. See page 5-31 for details. 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 zero-noise ...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can help save the environment. ASUS 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - It automatically provides power...
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... design is convenient and safe to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to best protect your favorite settings. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
... design is convenient and safe to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to best protect your favorite settings. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
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...BIOS 2 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to launch ...and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-42 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your screen. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-40 and 5-9 for details. See page 4-13 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a ...
...BIOS 2 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to launch ...and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-42 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to convert your screen. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-40 and 5-9 for details. See page 4-13 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a ...
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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 See page 4-24 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See ... the Memory Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 1-7 See page 4-24 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See ... the Memory Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. See page 5-12 for individual users and home offices. 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 details. This product incorporates...
1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG's renowned audio solution. See page 5-12 for individual users and home offices. 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 details. This product incorporates...
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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. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a power-on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard power-on switch. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching... the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The ...
... power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a power-on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard power-on switch. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching... the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The ...
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... the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to unplug the power... before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
... the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to unplug the power... before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...
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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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...the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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™...
...the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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™...