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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 Installing the CPU ...
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 Installing the CPU ...
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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following 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...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following 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...
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... Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express ...support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way...
... Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express ...support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way...
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...of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to keep in OS. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 With micro adjustments of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM... voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to other VRM solution. ASUS Express Gate SDD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
...of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to keep in OS. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 With micro adjustments of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM... voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to other VRM solution. ASUS Express Gate SDD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
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... for details. See page 2-11 for details. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter This feature...
... for details. See page 2-11 for details. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter This feature...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-40 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-40 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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...Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs ...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-1
...Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs ...or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-1
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. •.../motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. •.../motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 ...
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... assembly, make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A ... A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU .... • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9
... assembly, make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A ... A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU .... • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9
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... installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Carefully push...
... installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Carefully push...
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...memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. We recommend you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...3) SS 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 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage...
...memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. We recommend you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...3) SS 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 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage...
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... support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... Package 8 • • 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... Package 8 • • 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill... (kit of 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
...••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill... (kit of 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM ... or above ) support. • According 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM ... or above ) support. • According 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
... 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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...•••• •••• •••• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one...-10FA98X SLY3128M8-EAE SLZ3128M8-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 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.
...•••• •••• •••• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one...-10FA98X SLY3128M8-EAE SLZ3128M8-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 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.
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...extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the ... components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
...extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the ... components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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... 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 - - - - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - -... Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - - shared...
... 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 - - - - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - -... Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - - shared...
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 ... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-28 for details.
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 ... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-28 for details.
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... for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can...]) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 4.
... for details. • Before creating a RAID set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can...]) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 4.
