ASUS P5AD2 Premium Wireless Edition Review :: BIOS and Overclocking

Custom BIOS options

• AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System)
• AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
• CPU, Memory, and PCIX x16 voltage adjustable
• SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
• Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Featuring locked PCI and PCIX frequencies.
• ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS uses their new Ai and HyperPath2 technology to better manage your memory for optimal performance gains and improved stability in performance setting outside of factory spec. This is built-in technology that ASUS has developed in an effort to help maintain proper control over your memory.

The AMBIOS BIOS offers the user a very good selection of tools for accommodating the needs of today's overclocker including frequency and voltage control options for custom tailoring your system performance environment. The BIOS can be flashed to the latest upgrade but currently this can only be done in a true DOS environment so using an old school BOOT disc is required in able to tackle this task. Every user's experiences will be vastly different depending on the parts being used and the ability of said parts to function in an overclocked state. Remember overclocking will be hindered when using SATA drives as the SATA channel is very sensitive to fluctuations in the bus frequency and that heat is always the enemy. Make sure to use the absolutely best cooling solution you can get your hands on as that will help insure a properly cooled CPU especially if you plan on overclocking.

BIOS Screenshots

Boot Order

Power Settings

Advanced Config

Advanced Chipset

CPU Settings

LAN Status

Overclocking

Frequency Voltage