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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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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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices... 5, and 10 Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back panel) ADI® AD2000B ...
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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices... 5, and 10 Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back panel) ADI® AD2000B ...
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...-step chipset voltage control - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS TurboV - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Profile - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine -
...-step chipset voltage control - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS TurboV - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Profile - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine -
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xv P6TD Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD ...Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x ...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 ...Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x ...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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...; ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for additional heatsink fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 x Screw pillars for buying an ASUS® P6TD Deluxe motherboard...
...; ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for additional heatsink fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 x Screw pillars for buying an ASUS® P6TD Deluxe motherboard...
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...The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand P6TD Deluxe breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of ...CPUs in the world. P6TD Deluxe supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply ...
...The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand P6TD Deluxe breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of ...CPUs in the world. P6TD Deluxe supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply ...
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... of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI... on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. What's more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the system configuration. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing...
... of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI... on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. What's more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the system configuration. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing...
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... and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures...ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-20 for details. See page 4-30 for details. TPM Support This motherboard...
... and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures...ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-20 for details. See page 4-30 for details. TPM Support This motherboard...
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. See page 4-8 for details. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your system easier and faster. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-7 See page 3-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your screen.
ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. See page 4-8 for details. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your system easier and faster. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-7 See page 3-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your screen.
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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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... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you ...uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX...
... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you ...uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-35 2-6 2-33 2-12 2-25 2-29 2-30 2-24 2-37 2-31 2-26 2-34 2-31 2-32 2-36 2-34 2-36 4-34 ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. USB connectors...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-35 2-6 2-33 2-12 2-25 2-29 2-30 2-24 2-37 2-31 2-26 2-34 2-31 2-32 2-36 2-34 2-36 4-34 ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. USB connectors...
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.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-5
.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-5
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... the exposed area of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Gold triangle mark ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-7 CPU notch Alignment key 7.
... the exposed area of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Gold triangle mark ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-7 CPU notch Alignment key 7.
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...down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. B 2. A B A...you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® ...
...down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. B 2. A B A...you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® ...
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ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-11 Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Ensure the optional fan.... Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components.
ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-11 Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Ensure the optional fan.... Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components.
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..., DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 Any excess memory from the higher...
..., DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 Any excess memory from the higher...
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... DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1GB ...(CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP) BoxP/N:...
... DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1GB ...(CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP) BoxP/N:...
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P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-15
P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-15