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....1 Using 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 3-11...
....1 Using 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 3-11...
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... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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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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...update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2... 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data ...
...update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2... 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data ...
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... static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to short the pins! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See...
... static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to short the pins! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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... Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the...
... Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 4.
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 4.
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008...
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.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Boot the system...
.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Boot the system...
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... drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7
... drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7
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... floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or USB port...
... floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or USB port...
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...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. For example, you wish to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If you can also restart by pressing the reset button... motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you see on the system chassis. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as possible...
...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. For example, you wish to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If you can also restart by pressing the reset button... motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you see on the system chassis. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as possible...
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...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you... Screen Select Item +- Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you... Screen Select Item +- Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save To sub-item. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008...
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Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet...
Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet...
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... the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is the image that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then...
... the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is the image that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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... -50% Small/High Small/High On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to reduce noise... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to the following table for...
... -50% Small/High Small/High On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to reduce noise... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to the following table for...