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... OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR...
... OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR...
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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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... teaming function 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii 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 Intel® X58 / ICH10R NVIDIA® NF200 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ * SLI support may need BIOS ...
... teaming function 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii 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 Intel® X58 / ICH10R NVIDIA® NF200 Up to Quad CrossFireX™ * SLI support may need BIOS ...
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... 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
... 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents...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... 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 subject to change without notice. xiv...
P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents...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... 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 subject to change without notice. xiv...
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...PCIe 2.0 x16_2 and PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots are not occupied. • We recommend that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 or x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_6 slot (at x4 mode) PCIe ... 2.0 x16_1, PCIe 2.0 x16_3 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots for the location of the slots. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-19 See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. 2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has six PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or...
...PCIe 2.0 x16_2 and PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots are not occupied. • We recommend that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 or x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_6 slot (at x4 mode) PCIe ... 2.0 x16_1, PCIe 2.0 x16_3 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots for the location of the slots. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-19 See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. 2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has six PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-27 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-27 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with 1000 W power or above to fit these ...connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX...
...a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with 1000 W power or above to fit these ...connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX...
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... item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-11 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power... of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field.
... item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-11 A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power... of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field.
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the system. Setting to display the SATA device information. Main BIOS SETUP... select the data transfer mode. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-13
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the system. Setting to display the SATA device information. Main BIOS SETUP... select the data transfer mode. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-13
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... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system...
... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system...
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...mode allows processor cores to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. profile, which applies different settings to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set... you set the PCI Express frequency. mode supported by the operating system. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). The values range from 100 to 500. When set the Ai...
...mode allows processor cores to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. profile, which applies different settings to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set... you set the PCI Express frequency. mode supported by the operating system. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). The values range from 100 to 500. When set the Ai...
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... CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-23 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.20 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto... Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability.
... CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-23 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.20 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto... Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability.
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...allows the CPU to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-...supported CPU. We recommend that you set this item only when you set to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition...
...allows the CPU to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-...supported CPU. We recommend that you set this item only when you set to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition...
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... used for system suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Change Option F1...
... used for system suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Change Option F1...
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... Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to...
... Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.