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... computer 2-41 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-41 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-41 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... computer 2-41 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-41 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-41 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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... chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
... chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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xv P6TD Deluxe 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) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB ... 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, 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...
xv P6TD Deluxe 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) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB ... 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, 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...
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...details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is specifically designed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides.... Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up... TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for a more secure working environment. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-20 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary ...
...details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is specifically designed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides.... Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up... TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for a more secure working environment. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-20 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary ...
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... connections. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to short the pins! Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect...
... connections. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to short the pins! Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
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... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-1
... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-1
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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....ROM P6TDD ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-3 Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
....ROM P6TDD ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-3 Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
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... use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6TD DELUXE VER: 0103 DATE: 07/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select... update the BIOS without having to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process...
... use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6TD DELUXE VER: 0103 DATE: 07/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select... update the BIOS without having to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process...
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... drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-5 Turn on again. 5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support...
... drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-5 Turn on again. 5. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support...
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...by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." If the...the available options using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this motherboard. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you start up the computer, the system provides you can ...
...by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." If the...the available options using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for this motherboard. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When you start up the computer, the system provides you can ...
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... configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6TD Deluxe VER: 0103 DATE: 07/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-37
... configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6TD Deluxe VER: 0103 DATE: 07/09/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-37
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... 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-39 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
... 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-39 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
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...the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II...Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-3 Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the ...
...the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II...Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS InstAll - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-3 Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the ...
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... pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo 2. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. When prompted...
... pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo 2. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. When prompted...
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ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-9 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7.
ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-9 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU ... 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to the following table for updates. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-25 • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU ... 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to the following table for updates. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-25 • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and...