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....1 Using the OS shut down function 2-37 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 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 2-37 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer...
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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 ...® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - Visit www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R NVIDIA® NF200 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ * SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 10, and 5 Marvell 88SE6320...
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 ...® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - Visit www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R NVIDIA® NF200 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ * SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 10, and 5 Marvell 88SE6320...
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xiv P6T6 WS Revolution 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) 2 x External SATA ports 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Green WOL by PME, WOR 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 ...
xiv P6T6 WS Revolution 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) 2 x External SATA ports 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Green WOL by PME, WOR 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 ...
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SLI support may need BIOS update. This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you to break ... bring you 've never experienced before . With micro adjustments of either 3-Way SLI™ or 2-Way CrossFireX™. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-3 See page 4-28 for details. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before ! With the high quality power components such...
SLI support may need BIOS update. This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you to break ... bring you 've never experienced before . With micro adjustments of either 3-Way SLI™ or 2-Way CrossFireX™. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-3 See page 4-28 for details. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before ! With the high quality power components such...
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... design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-33 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in ... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-7 This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the ...
... design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-33 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in ... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-7 This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the ...
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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 P6T6 WS Revolution
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 P6T6 WS Revolution
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... original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-1 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in...
... original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-1 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select.
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Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P6T6WS.ROM P6T6WS ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process...
Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P6T6WS.ROM P6T6WS ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process...
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... utility is found . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:...before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and...
... utility is found . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:...before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. You have to use as shown. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is...
... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. You have to use as shown. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is...
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... drive. A:\>afudos /iP6T6WS.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP6T6WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-7 All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Do not...
... drive. A:\>afudos /iP6T6WS.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP6T6WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-7 All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Do not...
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... disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Reading file "P6T6WS.ROM". Completed. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Turn on the...
... disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Reading file "P6T6WS.ROM". Completed. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Turn on the...
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...routines. This section explains how to run this motherboard apply for this program. The firmware chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security... If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for...
...routines. This section explains how to run this motherboard apply for this program. The firmware chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security... If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for...
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...Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select... or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. Change...
...Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select... or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. Change...
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3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! Profile Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Name : Save To : Load CMOS Profile....
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! Profile Add Your CMOS Profile. Load CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T6-WS REVOLUTION VER: 0201 DATE: 10/09/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. ASUSTek O.C. Name : Save To : Load CMOS Profile....
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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...intend to use the AFUDOS utility to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came...image you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you through the ...
...intend to use the AFUDOS utility to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came...image you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you through the ...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-11 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-11 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.