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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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... loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power... , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase...with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Express Gate SDD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16...no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a ...
... loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power... , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase...with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Express Gate SDD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16...no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a ...
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See page 2-11 for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in ... conference and recording. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is purchased separately....
See page 2-11 for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in ... conference and recording. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is purchased separately....
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...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 • • KHX16000D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on its SPD. P6T Deluxe V2...-channel configuration. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over...
...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 • • KHX16000D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on its SPD. P6T Deluxe V2...-channel configuration. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over...
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... with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set to [RAID]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE ... disc drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to ...
... with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set to [RAID]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE ... disc drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to ...
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Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.... Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. 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 for more than four seconds ...
Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.... Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. 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 for more than four seconds ...
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...in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy ... floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS (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...
...in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy ... floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS (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...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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... click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
... click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
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... box. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. e. DOS environment a. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file... to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the format ...
... box. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. e. DOS environment a. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file... to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the format ...
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...fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that item..... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific ...
...fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- You cannot select an item that menu. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that item..... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific ...
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... Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching ...[No] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Choose [Prompt User] to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, ...
... Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching ...[No] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Choose [Prompt User] to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, ...
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...saving the values to load default values. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this operation. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to fields other changes before exiting. If you made to load the...this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the Setup program. Pressing does not immediately exit this option only if you ...
...saving the values to load default values. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you press , a confirmation window appears. After selecting this operation. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to fields other changes before exiting. If you made to load the...this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the Setup program. Pressing does not immediately exit this option only if you ...
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...your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows...
...your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows...
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...detected problems. This utility helps you to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel MediaOne Starter Installs... the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Winzip 11 Installs the...
...detected problems. This utility helps you to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel MediaOne Starter Installs... the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Winzip 11 Installs the...
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...BIOS version from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, ... with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and...
...BIOS version from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, ... with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to... tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the 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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11
...Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to... tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the 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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11
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...your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon ... panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can start installation. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and...
...your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon ... panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can start installation. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and...