User Guide
Page 6
... 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-27 4.3.9 SoundMAX...
... 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-27 4.3.9 SoundMAX...
User Guide
Page 7
... 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 Dual CrossFireX installation 5-2 5.2.2 Triple CrossFireX installation 5-3 5.3 Software information 5-4 5.3.1 Installing the device...
... 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 Dual CrossFireX installation 5-2 5.2.2 Triple CrossFireX installation 5-3 5.3 Software information 5-4 5.3.1 Installing the device...
User Guide
Page 10
... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ...8482; and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
... Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ...8482; and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
User Guide
Page 12
... Jack-Retasking technology - 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 support list Intel®...
... Jack-Retasking technology - 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 support list Intel®...
User Guide
Page 14
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 USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive...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....
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 USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive...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....
User Guide
Page 15
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
User Guide
Page 17
Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...
Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...
User Guide
Page 18
... before! See page 2-5 for details. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is in line with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
... before! See page 2-5 for details. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is in line with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
User Guide
Page 21
...for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the... offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-31 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading....
...for a more secure working environment. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the... offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-31 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading....
User Guide
Page 39
... 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with...
... 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with...
User Guide
Page 40
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
User Guide
Page 41
...Package 9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* D* 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.9 •••...2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR ...
...Package 9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* D* 1.65 ••• 1.65 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.9 •••...2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR ...
User Guide
Page 42
...P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS... exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G ...
...P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS... exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G ...
User Guide
Page 43
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 4GB (kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (kit ... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 4GB (kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (kit ... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17
User Guide
Page 44
... 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CORSAIR Crucial Crucial ...1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided...-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 ••• •••• •••• ••...
... 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CORSAIR Crucial Crucial ...1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided...-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 ••• •••• •••• ••...
User Guide
Page 45
... both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove...
... both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove...
User Guide
Page 46
.... 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the ...
.... 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the ...
User Guide
Page 48
...PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply 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 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 PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...
...PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply 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 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 PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...
User Guide
Page 55
... when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-29 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. The floppy cable is purchased separately. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin...
... when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The TPM module is purchased separately. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-29 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. The floppy cable is purchased separately. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin...
User Guide
Page 57
...plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® ... the BIOS to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect...
...plug and NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® ... the BIOS to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect...