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... the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 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 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 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 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the...
.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the...
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...CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-...control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - Internal Base...
...CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-...control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - Internal Base...
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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 ...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset 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"...
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 ...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset 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"...
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...Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ... incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-11 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 4-31 for details. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high...
...Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ... incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-11 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 4-31 for details. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high...
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...during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and ...motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users...
...during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and ...motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users...
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See page 3-12 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from the available options.
See page 3-12 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from the available options.
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...dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 • •...N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. 2.4.2 Memory...
...dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* KHX16000D3K2/2GN (EPP) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 2.0 • •...N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. 2.4.2 Memory...
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...-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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 • • 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package...
...-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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 • • 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package...
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P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial... 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1601-8-8-8-24) SS N/A... ••• 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 Crucial... 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1601-8-8-8-24) SS N/A... ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/... •••• G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 2GB (kit of individual CPUs. • Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/... •••• G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 2GB (kit of individual CPUs. • Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is subject to the physical characteristics...
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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-... 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-... 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.
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...ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-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 ••• •••...8226; •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA...
...ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-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 ••• •••...8226; •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA...
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...screw for later use . Turn on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came ...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card,...
...screw for later use . Turn on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came ...cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card,...
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... will work at x16, x8, x8 link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 3-28 for details. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe... work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-34 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device...
... will work at x16, x8, x8 link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 3-28 for details. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe... work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-34 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device...
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... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... due to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer...
... on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (... due to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer...
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...below 1.65V. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 2. Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 2.10V OV_DRAM_BUS up to 1.90V up to 2.46V ... OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 Read the following information before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for...
...below 1.65V. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 2. Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins 2-3 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 2.10V OV_DRAM_BUS up to 1.90V up to 2.46V ... OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 Read the following information before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for...
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In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R...8226; You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item ...
In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R...8226; You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item ...
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... Type item in the BIOS is set to this connector, set the item to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 9. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 Remove the...
... Type item in the BIOS is set to this connector, set the item to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 9. By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-35 Remove the...
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and ...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and ...