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... 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
... 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
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...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
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...power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! Messenger to other VRM solution. The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy ..., there are no limits-only extreme results to instant fun! What's more temperature compared to keep in OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to break new OC...
...power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! Messenger to other VRM solution. The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy ..., there are no limits-only extreme results to instant fun! What's more temperature compared to keep in OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to break new OC...
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...is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non... in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-31 for details. See page 2-29 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides ...
...is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non... in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-31 for details. See page 2-29 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides ...
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... • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always ...dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS ...
... • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always ...dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS ...
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...to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration ...the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA ...Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31
...to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration ...the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA ...Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31
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.... 2. Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using... the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch ...
.... 2. Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using... the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch ...
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...the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows...system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the ...
...the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows...system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑...
... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑...
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Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Right-... format options field, then click Start. Click Start. 2. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 b. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an...
Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Right-... format options field, then click Start. Click Start. 2. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 b. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an...
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...are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is a brief description of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item...configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
...are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that is a brief description of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item...configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
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...] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. Refer ...] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
...] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to the BIOS so that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. Refer ...] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
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... before exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option or if you select this ...option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you are saved to the BIOS items. ...
... before exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option or if you select this ...option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option only if you are saved to the BIOS items. ...
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...the BIN folder. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service...in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the...
...the BIN folder. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service...in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the...
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...; Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan ... Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
...; Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan ... Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
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See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to section...
See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is set to [Enabled] if you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to section...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
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... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 This utility can be...
... Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 This utility can be...
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... handle. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and .... Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based...
... handle. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and .... Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based...
