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  • Page 1 P5N72-T Premium...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Using the dual function power switch ... 3-2 Chapter 4: Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS ... 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file ... 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...
  • Page 5 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 Tools menu ... 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-42 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-44 Exit menu ... 4-45...
  • Page 6 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2...5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ... 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix: CPU features Intel EM64T ...A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep A.2.1 System requirements ...A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ...A-2 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ®...

  • Page 8: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P5N72-T Premium Specifications Summary

    Supports Intel 45nm multi-core CPUs ® Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors 06/05B/05A processors 05B/05A processors ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI™ ® ® 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non��CC DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667MHz...
  • Page 13 Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2...
  • Page 14 SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS 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 ®...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo ® CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi�media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB.
  • Page 19 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Unique Features

    � creating more energy efficiency. Fanless Design—Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan�less and zero�noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 21 See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield...

  • Page 22: Asus Mylogo3

    See page 4-42 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data using the motherbaord support D�D that contains the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.

  • Page 23: Asus Intelligent Performance & Overclocking Features

    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 booting the BIOS. See page 5-33 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU VTT Voltage, NB Core �oltage, and the Memory �oltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the...

  • Page 24: Asus Special Features

    1.3.4 ASUS special features Supreme FX II features This motherboard adopts ROG’s renowned audio solution. Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-14 Expansion slots ... 2-20 Jumper ... 2-24 Audio card Installation ... 2-25 Connectors ... 2-26 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    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 FX II UPREME Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x 16 slots Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port Line In port (light blue) Line Out port (lime)
  • Page 31 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1–3) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu

    To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5N72-T Premium This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap...
  • Page 34 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5N72-T Premium processor, the package includes the CPU fan ® ®...
  • Page 36 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 37: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-11...
  • Page 38 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 39: Installing The Optional Fans

    • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the heatsink. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 40: System Memory

    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 2-14 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 41: Memory Configurations

    ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 –...
  • Page 42 Dual�channel memory configuration. C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots • as two pairs of Dual�channel memory configuration. �isit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2�1200/1066/800/667MHz ����. 2-16 Chip No. Heat-Sink Package...
  • Page 43 Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8CE-25D 512MB A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 1024MB A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C ASUS P5N72-T Premium Part No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/2G HYS64T128020HU-25F-B HYMP512U64CP8-S5 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X1024-6400C4 BL6464AA804.8FD BL12864AA804.16FD BL12864AL804.16FD3 BL12864AA804.16FD3 AHU01GE800C5K1C...
  • Page 44 P5N72-T Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB KINGSTON 256MB KINGSTON 256MB KINGSTON 2048MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 512MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB SAMSUNG 256MB SAMSUNG 512MB SAMSUNG 1024MB SAMSUNG 256MB SAMSUNG 512MB SAMSUNG 1024MB SAMSUNG 256MB Hynix 1024MB Hynix...

  • Page 45: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5N72-T Premium DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-19...

  • Page 46: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 47: Interrupt Assignments

    USB controller 5 – USB controller 6 – USB 2.0 controller 1 – USB 2.0 controller 2 – SATA controller 1 – SATA controller 2 – ASUS P5N72-T Premium – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 48: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI �xpress specifications.
  • Page 49 In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running N�IDIA SLI™ mode. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS P5N72-T Premium SLI™-Ready GeForce 9800 GTX, GeForce ® ®...

  • Page 50: Jumper

    Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 51: Audio Card Installation

    Take out the audio card from the package. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 52: Connectors

    Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 53 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 6-channel 8-channel Line In...

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    2.8.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 55 IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Mode of Cable connector device(s) Black...
  • Page 56 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0�1, RAID 5, or �BODconfiguration with the N�IDIA RAID controller.
  • Page 57 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS ��Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
  • Page 58 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS ��Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. 2-32...
  • Page 59 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 2-33...
  • Page 60 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable.
  • Page 61 CPU: Intel ® Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW •...

  • Page 62: System Panel Connector

    10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 63 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
  • Page 64 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3: Powering up...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 67: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected...

  • Page 68: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button and select Shut Down. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button and select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 70 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-13 AI Tweaker menu ... 4-18 Advanced menu ... 4-27 Power menu ... 4-31 Boot menu ... 4-37 Tools menu ... 4-42 Exit menu ... 4-45 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 71: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or a CD ROM.)
  • Page 72 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 73 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 74: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

  • Page 75: Updating The Bios

    Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file and save it to a CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 32/16 format.
  • Page 76 BIOS file. Remove the disk then press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF080A File Name to Program: 0103.bin...

  • Page 77: Saving The Current Bios File

    BIOS file to the disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. ASUS P5N72-T Premium AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-P5N72-T PREMIUM-00 Flash Type - SST 49LF080A File Name to Program: 0103.bin...

  • Page 78: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support D�D that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 79: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • �isit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 80: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown 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 Configuration fields...

  • Page 81: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <�nter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS P5N72-T Premium Function Displays the General Help screen...

  • Page 82: Pop-Up Window

    4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main AI Tweaker System Time System Date Language Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4...

  • Page 83: Main Menu

    Configuration options: [�nglish] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36...

  • Page 84: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the device information. Main Primary IDE Master PIO Mode UDMA Mode Primary IDE Master...
  • Page 85 FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-15...

  • Page 86: Sata 1-6

    4.3.6 SATA 1–6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder...

  • Page 87: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    BIOS Revision F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu BIOS revision Displays the auto-detected BIOS version. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Select Menu 0103 Item Specific Help -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit...

  • Page 88: Ai Tweaker Menu

    AI Tweaker menu The AI Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking�related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the AI Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main AI Tweaker AI Overclock Tuner Overclock Options System Clocks FSB &...

  • Page 89: System Clocks

    FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu ASUS P5N72-T Premium Manual Select Menu Item Specific Help [100] [100] Set MCP55 PCIE [Auto] Overclock...
  • Page 90 FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the system clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [��inked] [Unlinked] The following items become configurable when you set the FSB-Memory Clock Mode item to [Linked]. FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (�DR), MHz [1333] Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency.

  • Page 91: Overclocking

    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 Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz 2.66GHz 4096K...

  • Page 92: Spread Spectrum Control

    Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 clock] [2 clock] tRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]–[15] tRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]–[31] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] tWTR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]–[15] tREF [Auto]...
  • Page 93 Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] LDT Frequency [5x] Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] CPU Core 2/3/4 [Enabled] Enable or disable this item according to the CPU model you use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-23...

  • Page 94: Over Voltage

    4.4.3 Over Voltage This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system voltage-related items. Select an item, then press <Enter> to edit. AI Tweaker CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage CPU PLL Voltage CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage SB Core Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage CPU GTL_REF Ratio...
  • Page 95 CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage SB Core Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage CPU GTL_REF Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Default] [�10m�] [�20m�] [-05mV] [-10mV] [-15mV] [-250mV] – ASUS P5N72-T Premium Green Yellow 1.10000V– 1.50625V– 1.50000V 1.69375V 1.50V–1.60V 1.62V–1.80V 1.20V–1.40V 1.42V–1.60V...

  • Page 96: Loadline Calibration

    4.4.4 Loadline Calibration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] �nables or disables with the optimized N�IDIA �x graphics driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you to select the SPD profile for S��I�Ready memory modules. The configuration options may vary depending on the memory module you install.

  • Page 97: Advanced Menu

    ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu POST Check LAN/LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self�Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu...

  • Page 98: Pcipnp

    4.5.2 PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Primary Display Adapter Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

  • Page 99: Ide Function Setup

    The following item becomes configurable when you enable Serial-ATA Controller. RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user�configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Advanced [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Advanced...

  • Page 100: Usb Configuration

    SATA1/2/3/4/5/6 [Disabled] �nables or disables the RAID function of the first to sixth SATA drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] HD Audio [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the High�Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC`97 or high�definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

  • Page 101: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application�Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools Exit [S1&S3]...

  • Page 102: Apm Configuration

    4.6.3 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices USB Resume from S5 Power On by RTC Alarm Date (of Month) Alarm Alarm Time (hh:mm) HPET Support Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard F1:Help ↑↓...

  • Page 103: Hardware Monitor

    Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control CPU Fan Speed Warning F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to go to the sub-menu. [600 RPM] -/+: Change Value...
  • Page 104 Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Vcore Voltage Memory Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Vcore, Memory, 3.3V, 5V, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Temperature Monitor Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature...

  • Page 105: Fan Speed Control

    CPU FAN Control item to [Duty Cycle Mode]. Configuration options: [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CHASSIS FAN Control [Duty Cycle Mode] Allows you to select the fan control mode. Configuration options: [Duty Cycle Mode] [��FAN Mode] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power 4411 RPM Item Specific Help 0 RPM...
  • Page 106 CHASSIS FAN Duty Cycle [100%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. This item becomes configurable when you set the CHASSIS FAN Control item to [Duty Cycle Mode]. Configuration options: [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] CHASSIS FAN Q-Fan Sense [CPU Temperature] Allows the Q-Fan to sense the CPU/MB temperature and to adjust the fan speed.

  • Page 107: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools...

  • Page 108: Removable Drives

    4.7.2 Removable Drives Main AI Tweaker Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives Main AI Tweaker Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA 1: XXXXXXXXX 1. SATA 1: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.

  • Page 109: Boot Settings Configuration

    (Msec) become configurable when the Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools...

  • Page 110: Security

    Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Background Transparency [00%] Allows you to select the transparency of the BIOS screen background.

  • Page 111: Supervisor Password

    This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS P5N72-T Premium 4-41...

  • Page 112: Tools Menu

    The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main AI Tweaker ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu 4.8.1...
  • Page 113 4. Press <Tab> to switch between the drives. Press hot-key <S> to save the file. 5. Key in the file name. Then press <�nter>. 6. A pop�up message will inform you when the saving process finishes. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot Tools...

  • Page 114: Asus Ez Flash 2

    The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS �Z Flash 2. When you press <�nter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <�nter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 115: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Power Boot...
  • Page 116 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 117: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 118 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-34 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-42 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 119: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 120: Drivers Menu

    ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

  • Page 121: Utilities Menu

    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 122 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter software. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now software.

  • Page 123: Make Disk Menu

    The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI™ ® ® SATA RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA RAID driver disk. ® ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 124: Manual Menu

    5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 125: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 126: Technical Support Form

    Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 127: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS My��ogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 128 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 129: Ai Net 2

    If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable ®...

  • Page 130: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio COD�C provides 8�channel audio capability through the SoundMAX deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 131 Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5N72-T Premium to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi- ®...
  • Page 132 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
  • Page 133 Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line In. 5-15...
  • Page 134 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 135 ® Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Control Panel. ® control panel, you can ® 5-17...
  • Page 136 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre�written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-18 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust...
  • Page 137 Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 5-19...
  • Page 138 Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 139: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    ® To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 140 Button Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window.
  • Page 141 You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Small display Click to increase value Click to decrease...
  • Page 142 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
  • Page 143 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD ASUS P5N72-T Premium to display the Usage browser. 5-25...
  • Page 144 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 145: Asus Ai Suite

    ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 146 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed...

  • Page 147: Asus Epu Utility—Ai Gear 3 +

    After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar...
  • Page 148 Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU power Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Click to switch to the “Total Electricity Savings” window to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window. You may reset the Click time for the calculator to start counting. 5-30 Click to switch to the “Electricity Savings...

  • Page 149: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation. 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 Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 150: Asus Q-Fan 2

    5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU ��Fan or the Chassis ��Fan for more efficient system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by double- clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 151: Asus Ai Booster

    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...

  • Page 152: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA controller that allows you to configure ID� and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 153: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    Device Configuration > Serial�ATA Configuration” for details. Select and enable the SATA 1~6 drive(s) that you want to configure as RAID. See section “4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial�ATA Configuration” for details. Save your changes and Exit Setup. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 5-35...
  • Page 154 Make sure to re�enter your N�RAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup. For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA NVIDIA RAID User Guide found in your motherboard support DVD. Entering the NVIDIA To enter the NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 155: Creating A Raid Volume

    Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS P5N72-T Premium Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning ↑...

  • Page 156: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    [Ctrl-X]Exit A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <Ctrl+X> to save settings and exit. Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>.
  • Page 157 Press <Enter> to start rebuilding array or press <Esc> to cancel. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. You will need to enter Window complete the rebuilt process. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array -...

  • Page 158: Deleting A Raid Array

    Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Adapt Channel [R] Rebuild...
  • Page 159 Press <C> to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to clear the disk data or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS P5N72-T Premium Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG...

  • Page 160: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows �ista™ operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.
  • Page 161 Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Vista™: ® 5-43...
  • Page 162 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 163: Nvidia Sli™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® Chapter 6: NVIDIA SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 164 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Graphics card setup ... 6-2 ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 165: Overview

    The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows operating system only. • �isit the N�IDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P5N72-T Premium SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology ® Vista™ ®...

  • Page 166: Graphics Card Setup

    Graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare three graphics cards. �ach graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI connector.
  • Page 167 Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Align and firmly insert the 3�way S��I bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. ASUS P5N72-T Premium 3-way SLI bridge connector...
  • Page 168 Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. Chapter 6: NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 169: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to he two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...

  • Page 170: Installing The Device Drivers

    6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
  • Page 171 From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P5N72-T Premium...
  • Page 172 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI configuration When installing two graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. When installing three graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then...

  • Page 173: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Appendix: CPU features...

  • Page 174: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® ASUS P5N72-T Premium Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ®...

  • Page 175: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports �M64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 176: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) Tech. item to [Enabled], then press <Enter>.

  • Page 177: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5N72-T Premium Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ®...
  • Page 178 Appendix: CPU features...

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