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... corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
... corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6T SE specifications summary xi 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 1-2 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 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6T SE specifications summary xi 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 1-2 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 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU ...
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...Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6T SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel®... x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / ...
...Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6T SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel®... x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / ...
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P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Quiet...
P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS TurboV utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Quiet...
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P6T SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX... PME, 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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
P6T SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX... PME, 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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P6T SE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100...
... missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P6T SE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100...
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... x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
... x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
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...of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; Never connect a 1394 cable to the... USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480...
...of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; Never connect a 1394 cable to the... USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480...
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... about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. PSU suggested list PS U suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T SE...
... about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. PSU suggested list PS U suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T SE...
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...settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item...window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down ...
...settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in brackets, and is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the selected item...window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down ...
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...] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Select this option if you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if...
...] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Select this option if you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if...
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... type of the general system specifications. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you to the system. Main BIOS Information Version : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-11 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows...
... type of the general system specifications. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 System Information This menu gives you to the system. Main BIOS Information Version : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-11 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows...
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... can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to 500. DRAM O.C. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C.... Base Clock (BCLK). mode supported by the operating system. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to 200. When set to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration... runs at its default speed. The values range from 100 to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-13
... can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to 500. DRAM O.C. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C.... Base Clock (BCLK). mode supported by the operating system. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to 200. When set to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration... runs at its default speed. The values range from 100 to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-13
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Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5....
Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5....
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... item to change the advanced chipset settings. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you set this item only when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to malfunction. Enable this item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your... CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
... item to change the advanced chipset settings. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you set this item only when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to malfunction. Enable this item to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your... CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
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... settings for PCI/PnP devices. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you install...
... settings for PCI/PnP devices. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you install...
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...specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE... state after an AC power loss. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support...
...specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE... state after an AC power loss. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support...