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... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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...Boot Device Priority 3-33 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-34 3.7.3 Security 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-38 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-39 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 ...4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-8 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-10 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-17 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-19 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-26...
...Boot Device Priority 3-33 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-34 3.7.3 Security 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-37 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-38 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-39 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 ...4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-8 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-10 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-17 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-19 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV 4-26...
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... sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F). • Place... in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer.
... sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F). • Place... in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer.
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... means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task.
... means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task.
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...Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™... Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-...
...Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™... Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-...
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... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on 32...Channel C. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No. The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13 ...
... Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of 3GB system memory if you are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on 32...Channel C. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No. The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13 ...
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...a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-25 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16...chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-23
...a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-25 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16...chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-23
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... a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives...details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ICH10R Serial...
... a Serial ATA RAID set using hot-plug and NCQ, set to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives...details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ICH10R Serial...
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... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal...] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal...] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 ...item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to 200. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your CPU model. 3.4.3 Intel... in specific condition. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. DRAM O.C.
...the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 ...item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to 200. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. The values range from 100 to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your CPU model. 3.4.3 Intel... in specific condition. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. DRAM O.C.
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual.
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...200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU 6-Engine to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • The BCLK Frequency setting in... in TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows®...
...200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU 6-Engine to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • The BCLK Frequency setting in... in TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows®...
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Advanced settings menu Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for manual CPU ratio adjustment. You may be higher than your CPU default setting. This is due to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS .... See page 3-23 for details. See page 3-24 for details. • The value shown in CPU Ratio Mode may turn off this feature in TurboV. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-27
Advanced settings menu Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for manual CPU ratio adjustment. You may be higher than your CPU default setting. This is due to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS .... See page 3-23 for details. See page 3-24 for details. • The value shown in CPU Ratio Mode may turn off this feature in TurboV. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-27
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... Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Go to transit clearer sound during on the top and select Microphone. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-33 Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Directional beam. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners,...reverberation techniques can enable it for a better recording quality. Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. You can enable it when you to optimize your microphone input settings...
... Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Go to transit clearer sound during on the top and select Microphone. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-33 Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Directional beam. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners,...reverberation techniques can enable it for a better recording quality. Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. You can enable it when you to optimize your microphone input settings...
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...'s first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be at least 1GB system memory is an instant... Gate SSD where you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your motherboard user manual for details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); 4.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is recommended for better performance. Within a few seconds after you...
...'s first screen appears within a few seconds of powering on your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be at least 1GB system memory is an instant... Gate SSD where you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your motherboard user manual for details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); 4.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is recommended for better performance. Within a few seconds after you...
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... Configuration Panel, click Network. 3. Opens ASUS Utility Panel (if supported). The number of using Express Gate SSD, or if Internet doesn't seem to be working, you have to manually configure network settings. Getting on the Internet In the first time of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support This...
... Configuration Panel, click Network. 3. Opens ASUS Utility Panel (if supported). The number of using Express Gate SSD, or if Internet doesn't seem to be working, you have to manually configure network settings. Getting on the Internet In the first time of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support This...
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...enter the name of your dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. The game titles are supported): If your motherboard supports wireless network, click Setup for any LAN port. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-37 Express Gate SSD will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. If your wireless access point has security ...Setup for the WiFi option. Click OK to enable xDSL/ cable dial-up account. Otherwise, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • WiFi settings (Only the onboard WiFi modules are updated from time to time. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is then ...
...enter the name of your dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection. The game titles are supported): If your motherboard supports wireless network, click Setup for any LAN port. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-37 Express Gate SSD will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. If your wireless access point has security ...Setup for the WiFi option. Click OK to enable xDSL/ cable dial-up account. Otherwise, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • WiFi settings (Only the onboard WiFi modules are updated from time to time. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is then ...
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... them in the LaunchBar. 2. Restoring to factory settings In the rare case that allows you to view pictures stored in your motherboard user manual for details. Click Configuration Panel in a slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. In the Configuration Panel, click Environment...; JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG formats are for detailed application operation. ASUS Express Gate SSD supports HDDs or ODDs connected to factory settings 1. To restore Express Gate SSD to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. A confirmation dialog box will run again ...
... them in the LaunchBar. 2. Restoring to factory settings In the rare case that allows you to view pictures stored in your motherboard user manual for details. Click Configuration Panel in a slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. In the Configuration Panel, click Environment...; JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG formats are for detailed application operation. ASUS Express Gate SSD supports HDDs or ODDs connected to factory settings 1. To restore Express Gate SSD to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. A confirmation dialog box will run again ...
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... CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect two...independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures...
... CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect two...independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures...
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If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the three graphics cards separately. 6. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 5-3 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots...
If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the three graphics cards separately. 6. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 5-3 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the cards are firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots...