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....1 Using 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 3-11...
....1 Using 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 3-11...
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...This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ... dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...
...This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ... dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...
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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-...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 8-...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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.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like... is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air ... purchased separately. Optional Fan (for a more secure working environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed...
.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like... is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air ... purchased separately. Optional Fan (for a more secure working environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed...
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... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. See page 2-26 for details. See page 3-4 for details. See page 3-42 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. See page 2-26 for details. See page 3-4 for details. See page 3-42 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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....) 2. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy...
....) 2. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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.... 5. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu...
.... 5. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu...
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... before the correct file is found. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... before the correct file is found. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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...you can use as shown. 1. Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where...extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...
...you can use as shown. 1. Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where...extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...
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...at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... You need to ... while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7
...at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... You need to ... while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7
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... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Completed. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Completed. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 Use the BIOS... Setup program when you see on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to reconfigure your BIOS. If the system becomes unstable after POST, ...
...updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 Use the BIOS... Setup program when you see on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to reconfigure your BIOS. If the system becomes unstable after POST, ...
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... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
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...system boot failure! ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 1 Status...BIOS setup In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS...
...system boot failure! ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 1 Status...BIOS setup In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS...
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...ISP). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel...PhotoImpact image editing software. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF).
...ISP). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel...PhotoImpact image editing software. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... wish to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create...
... wish to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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...This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate Updater Use the Express Gate Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to select and update BIOS. To install the Express Gate Updater, launch the installer and follow on Windows. See page... 3-41 for details. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu page. You can find Express Gate Updater Installer on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS...
...This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate Updater Use the Express Gate Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to select and update BIOS. To install the Express Gate Updater, launch the installer and follow on Windows. See page... 3-41 for details. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu page. You can find Express Gate Updater Installer on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS...