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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi P6TD Deluxe specifications summary xiii 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 CPU heatsink and...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi P6TD Deluxe specifications summary xiii 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 CPU heatsink and...
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... physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB...
... physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB...
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...See page 2-5 for details. SLI™ and CrossFireX™ on the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of your system memory to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel...The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 25.6GB/s. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of individual CPUs. P6TD Deluxe supports ...
...See page 2-5 for details. SLI™ and CrossFireX™ on the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of your system memory to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel...The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 25.6GB/s. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of individual CPUs. P6TD Deluxe supports ...
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...Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at 0dB Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by... ASUS. 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 includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the ...
...Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at 0dB Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by yourself. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by... ASUS. 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 includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the ...
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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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (Dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (Triple-channel ...operation): Four DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Six DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one memory...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (Dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (Triple-channel ...operation): Four DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Six DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one memory...
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... DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13 For effective use a more on the motherboard. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use...
... DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13 For effective use a more on the motherboard. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use...
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P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket ...BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink ...8226;••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only.
P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket ...BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for each memory channel. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink ...8226;••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only.
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CM3X1024-1066C7 CT12864BA1067.8SFB CT12864BA1067.8SFD CT25664BA1067.16SFD ...• C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of 2) 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA CM3X1024-1066C7 CT12864BA1067.8SFB CT12864BA1067.8SFD CT25664BA1067.16SFD ...• C*: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of 2) 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB...
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...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF...
...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF...
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...the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages...turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. At power...
...the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages...turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. At power...
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...: 0103 Build Date : 07/09/09 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz : 3066MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-13
...: 0103 Build Date : 07/09/09 Processor Type Speed : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz : 3066MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-13
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...frequency. Allows you to Sub Screen +- Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 3-14...CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. If you install on CHC [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread ...
...frequency. Allows you to Sub Screen +- Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 3-14...CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. If you install on CHC [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread ...
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...[DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 The configuration options for ...
...[DDR3-1805MHz] [DDR3-2006MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 The configuration options for ...
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... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
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...the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-15 If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. ...The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. This browser provides information ...
...the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-15 If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. ...The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. This browser provides information ...
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... you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust...
... you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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...system boot. Refer to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 500MHz in real-...
...system boot. Refer to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 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 500MHz in real-...
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...be at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on environment that gives 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 ... you power on your computer, you will be launched directly. • Installation of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • Click in your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution...
...be at least 1GB system memory is an instant-on environment that gives 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 ... you power on your computer, you will be launched directly. • Installation of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during POST. • Click in your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution...