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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 Intel CPU ...174; X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers 2 x Marvell® 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board,...
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 Intel CPU ...174; X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers 2 x Marvell® 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board,...
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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-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1... 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-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1... 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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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...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 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x Optional Fan for buying an ASUS® P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling...
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...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 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x Optional Fan for buying an ASUS® P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling...
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... the performance without having to short the pins! Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 3-42 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored...
... the performance without having to short the pins! Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 3-42 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored...
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Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ... TPM) 11. 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 connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Onboard Power-on and Reset switch 12.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. ... TPM) 11. 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 connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Onboard Power-on and Reset switch 12.
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...- - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 LAN1 (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 PCI_1 PCI_2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared ... - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21
...- - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 LAN1 (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 PCI_1 PCI_2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared ... - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21
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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 ...
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 ...
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...® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
...® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange...
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... are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects a microphone. 11. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration....Speaker Out Mic In - External SATA port. DO NOT insert a different connector to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio ...
... are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. This port connects a microphone. 11. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration....Speaker Out Mic In - External SATA port. DO NOT insert a different connector to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio ...
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... cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis suppots front...
... cable to any of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis suppots front...
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-33 6. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a USB cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-33 6. 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a USB cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
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...disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk...file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage,...
...disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk...file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage,...
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...the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. 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 [Tab] Switch...setup You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the...
...the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. 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 [Tab] Switch...setup You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the...
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...the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk or USB flash disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to restore the BIOS file... BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 3. Completed. Insert the floppy disk or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file...
...the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk or USB flash disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to restore the BIOS file... BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 3. Completed. Insert the floppy disk or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file...
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... down to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-25 The items shown in this screen may differ. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...items allow you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:...
... down to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-25 The items shown in this screen may differ. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...items allow you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:...
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...] [Enabled] [Auto] Enables support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. If no USB devices are connected. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you enable the...
...] [Enabled] [Auto] Enables support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. If no USB devices are connected. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you enable the...
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...PCI/PnP devices. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-31 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for boot if your system has a Plug ...and Play operating system. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the...
...PCI/PnP devices. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-31 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for boot if your system has a Plug ...and Play operating system. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the...
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... Profile. Profile 1 Status : Default-Profile O.C. Load From : [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 3-42 Note [Enter] Select or Load [...BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to load. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • ...
... Profile. Profile 1 Status : Default-Profile O.C. Load From : [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 3-42 Note [Enter] Select or Load [...BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to load. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • ...
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...). 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support click to configure network. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Shows network status; Start the Skype software, which lets you conveniently... access the files on a USB drive. In the rare case that show you ...
...). 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support click to configure network. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. Shows network status; Start the Skype software, which lets you conveniently... access the files on a USB drive. In the rare case that show you ...
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...Manager Express Gate SSD provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to run the Online Games feature. in thumbnail view; ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-41 See the latest games See the most popular games Search a game See games in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated...Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many interesting games in a filename/data list view; Enjoying these great games is just as easy as USB dongles, card readers, or optical disks). Refer to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. or play them in your hard drive or external...
...Manager Express Gate SSD provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to run the Online Games feature. in thumbnail view; ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-41 See the latest games See the most popular games Search a game See games in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated...Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many interesting games in a filename/data list view; Enjoying these great games is just as easy as USB dongles, card readers, or optical disks). Refer to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. or play them in your hard drive or external...