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...PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-27 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-40 2.10 Starting up for ...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 ...
...PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-27 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-40 2.10 Starting up for ...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 ...
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...subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back I/O - one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial /...Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket ...
...subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back I/O - one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial /...Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket ...
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xiv 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 ... 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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
xiv 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 ... 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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
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...electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See... page 2-39 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 3-4 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The...
...electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See... page 2-39 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 3-4 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Onboard Power-on and Reset switch 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-34 2-12 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-24 2-38 2-29 2-26 2-35 2-32 2-33 2-29 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-35 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power fan...
...; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Onboard Power-on and Reset switch 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-34 2-12 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-24 2-38 2-29 2-26 2-35 2-32 2-33 2-29 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-35 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power fan...
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... mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. Refer to the table ...
... mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. Refer to the table ...
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...connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the ...USB module cable to any of the system chassis. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB...
...connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the ...USB module cable to any of the system chassis. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB...
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6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-33 You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port.
6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-33 You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port.
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... then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. See page 3-29 or details. The...
... then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. See page 3-29 or details. The...
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... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 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 read from or written to this...
... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 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 read from or written to this...
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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-39 Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The labels of the front panel cables...
ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-39 Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. The labels of the front panel cables...
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...detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on, hold... the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on . The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. If you turned on the screen. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. After...
...detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. At power on, hold... the system case cover. 2. For systems with the last device on . The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. If you turned on the screen. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. After...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] MarvelI LAN1/2 [Enabled] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enabled or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-29 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] ... to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell LAN port1/2. Configuration...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] MarvelI LAN1/2 [Enabled] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enabled or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-29 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] ... to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell LAN port1/2. Configuration...
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... the utility configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The... screen instructions to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. To launch...
... the utility configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The... screen instructions to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. To launch...
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When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the ... a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13
When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the ... a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13
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... another position from the list box. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor... the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring...
... another position from the list box. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor... the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring...
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... browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-15 Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small...
... browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-15 Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small...
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... display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser... the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. Click a hard disk drive to display available information.
... display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser... the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. Click a hard disk drive to display available information.