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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T6 WS Revolution 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T6 WS Revolution 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...
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P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB 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 ...to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for more details. Visit www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 1...
P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB 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 ...to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for more details. Visit www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 1...
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... technology - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - vNB...
... technology - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - vNB...
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P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin ATX+ 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion, PXE, AI Net 2 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 24.5cm) *Specifications are ...
P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin ATX+ 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion, PXE, AI Net 2 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 24.5cm) *Specifications are ...
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...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 ...x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x SAS + Power cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...
...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 ...x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x SAS + Power cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...
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SLI support may need BIOS update. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before . With micro adjustments of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-3 Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice...OC records! See page 2-19 for details. While using 6 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, three of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat ...
SLI support may need BIOS update. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before . With micro adjustments of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-3 Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice...OC records! See page 2-19 for details. While using 6 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, three of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat ...
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... by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on the motherboard after successful booting process. See page 2-34 for details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. SAS... is found, the LED next to the error device will provide users with P6T6 WS Revolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. G.P. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA ...
... by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on the motherboard after successful booting process. See page 2-34 for details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. SAS... is found, the LED next to the error device will provide users with P6T6 WS Revolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. G.P. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA ...
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To wake the system and return to date. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe ... Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - Fanless Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which ...when you are temporarily away. See page 4-24 for details. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-5 With auto phase switching for users to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
To wake the system and return to date. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe ... Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - Fanless Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which ...when you are temporarily away. See page 4-24 for details. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-5 With auto phase switching for users to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
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... computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and... update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...
... computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and... update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...
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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 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Onboard switches 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-34 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution
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 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Onboard switches 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-34 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution
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...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you ... with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This...
...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you ... with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-30 2-6 2-28 2-11 2-21 2-26 2-25 2-1 2-32 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-29 3-31 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3....pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-30 2-6 2-28 2-11 2-21 2-26 2-25 2-1 2-32 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-29 3-31 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3....pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings...
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...ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the... removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
...ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the... removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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... paste is on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. 5. If so, skip this step. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into...
... paste is on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. 5. If so, skip this step. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into...
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... on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink ...174;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-9 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and ...
... on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink ...174;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-9 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and ...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The ... to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. DDR3 modules are...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The ... to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. DDR3 modules are...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-13 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on ...
Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-13 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on ...
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... MFADR401PA0102 BoxP/N:TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2048MB DS K4B1G08460 9-9-9-24 SAMSUNG V V V V 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 N/A VV VV 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No.
... MFADR401PA0102 BoxP/N:TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2048MB DS K4B1G08460 9-9-9-24 SAMSUNG V V V V 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 N/A VV VV 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No.
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