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..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for ...: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-...
P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for ...: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-...
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... voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz...
... voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz...
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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 ... 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 without notice.
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 ... 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 without notice.
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...power and noise when you are temporarily away. With specifically-engineered copper pipes, this thermal design effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. With auto phase switching for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances ...PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in efficient heat dissipation to lower overall system temperature and prolong system lifespans. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of the CPU fan and directs ...
...power and noise when you are temporarily away. With specifically-engineered copper pipes, this thermal design effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. With auto phase switching for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances ...PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in efficient heat dissipation to lower overall system temperature and prolong system lifespans. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of the CPU fan and directs ...
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...fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game,... ways to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is purchased separately. ...
...fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game,... ways to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is purchased separately. ...
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...PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x16 link) PCI Express x4_1 slot 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location.... 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x8 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (white, at x16 link) PCI slot 2 PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. Refer ...
...PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (black, at x16 link) PCI Express x4_1 slot 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location.... 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. x8 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (white, at x16 link) PCI slot 2 PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. Refer ...
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5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a ...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard...
5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a ...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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...8226; If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more... up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000 W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. ...
...8226; If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more... up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000 W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. ...
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...] [Mon 08/04/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up...
...] [Mon 08/04/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration ... Select the type of Serial ATA devices. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-13 These items show N/A if no SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration ... Select the type of Serial ATA devices. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-13 These items show N/A if no SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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... memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size...
... memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size...
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... keys to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM...
... keys to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM...
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You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration .... The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-23 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM ...
You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration .... The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-23 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM ...
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...controlled by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to [Enabled]. Configuration...Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to save more power under idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-27 A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. We recommend that you set this item only when you set to...
...controlled by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to [Enabled]. Configuration...Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to save more power under idle mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-27 A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. We recommend that you set this item only when you set to...
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... Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3/STR resume.
... Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3/STR resume.
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... Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set to generate a wake event. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... or not to disable the Power On by PCI devices. When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
... Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set to generate a wake event. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state after AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]... or not to disable the Power On by PCI devices. When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.