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....1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11...
....1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11...
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... updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...
... updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™...
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P6T Deluxe V2 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 2.0/1.1 8-...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 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" (...
P6T Deluxe V2 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 2.0/1.1 8-...Connector) 1 x TPM connector 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" (...
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...environment. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is ... speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ...
...environment. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is ... speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ...
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... during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields...
... during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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... Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select.
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Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can support...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can support...
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... alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using...
... alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using...
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... flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7 Boot the system in DOS mode...
... flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TD.ROM 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7 Boot the system in DOS mode...
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... DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or...
... DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or...
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... firmware chip on . ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 For example, you see on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted... to "Run Setup." 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that...
... firmware chip on . ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 For example, you see on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted... to "Run Setup." 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that...
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... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
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... Your CMOS Profile. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! Profile This item...[Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Start O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to load. Profile Allows you to save two (2) CMOS profiles.
... Your CMOS Profile. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! Profile This item...[Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Start O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Save BIOS settings to load. Profile Allows you to save two (2) CMOS profiles.
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... power saving and quiet thermal control. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.... This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable...
... power saving and quiet thermal control. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.... This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable...
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... the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The boot logo is the image that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD.
... the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 The boot logo is the image that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD.
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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... -50% Small/High Small/High On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 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 reduce noise... chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Refer to the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Visit the...
... -50% Small/High Small/High On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 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 reduce noise... chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Refer to the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Visit the...