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... the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 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...
... the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 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...
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... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the... SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These...
... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the... SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These...
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...) xiii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS True...
...) xiii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS True...
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P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" ...
P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" ...
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... game, video conference and recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 4-21 for details. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading...other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-31 for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® ...
... game, video conference and recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 4-21 for details. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading...other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-31 for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® ...
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...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Without the usual "fingers" present, this exclusive onboard switch ...panel cables to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-39 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and...
...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Without the usual "fingers" present, this exclusive onboard switch ...panel cables to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-39 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and...
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The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. See page 4-9 for details.
The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. See page 4-9 for details.
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... less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. DIMM socket ..., some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on its SPD. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 •...; • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13
... less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. DIMM socket ..., some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on its SPD. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 •...; • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13
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...(CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP)...BIOS) Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2...
...(CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP)...BIOS) Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2...
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... (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15
... (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15
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Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 •••• KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB... or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-...
Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 •••• KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB... or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 4GB (kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• G.SKILL F3-... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 4GB (kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• G.SKILL F3-... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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... SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 ••• •••• ••... 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial...
... SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 ••• •••• ••... 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial...
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...card inoperable. Refer to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord ...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
...card inoperable. Refer to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord ...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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... slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x8..., x8 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 3-28 for details.
... slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x8..., x8 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 3-28 for details.
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... before rebooting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
... before rebooting the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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... settings before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work stably under high voltage settings. We recommend you change the jumper settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 2. Read the following information before you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently... requirement below 1.65V. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS.
... settings before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work stably under high voltage settings. We recommend you change the jumper settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 2. Read the following information before you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently... requirement below 1.65V. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS.
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, ... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data...
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, ... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data...
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...]. See page 3-29 or details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. 8. If you intend to this connector...
...]. See page 3-29 or details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. 8. If you intend to this connector...
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... connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 13. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 13. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware...