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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary xii 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary xii 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 ...
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... - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P6T Deluxe V2 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5,...
... - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P6T Deluxe V2 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5,...
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...1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See chapter 5 for details. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter...new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of individual CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on ...
...1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See chapter 5 for details. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter...new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of individual CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on ...
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... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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 ...moderating power in efficient heat dissipation to lower overall system temperature and prolong system lifespans. See page 4-20 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of the CPU fan and directs system heat ...
... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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 ...moderating power in efficient heat dissipation to lower overall system temperature and prolong system lifespans. See page 4-20 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of the CPU fan and directs system heat ...
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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 2-40 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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 2-40 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
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... not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel... C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 ...
... not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel... C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 ...
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...) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual...
...) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual...
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...;•• 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. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is supported for each memory channel.
...;•• 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. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is supported for each memory channel.
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...-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...- Single-sided DS - P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports... 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...- Single-sided DS - P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports... 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to enable C.P.R. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 2.6 Jumpers...
... can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to enable C.P.R. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 2.6 Jumpers...
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... self tests or POST. Connect the power cord 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. External SCSI... tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 At power on the screen. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c.
... self tests or POST. Connect the power cord 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. External SCSI... tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 At power on the screen. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c.
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.... 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.... 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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...values can cause the system to Sub Screen +- Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-17 is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA... 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. If you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Change...
...values can cause the system to Sub Screen +- Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-17 is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA... 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. If you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Change...
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...to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on 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. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1339MHz] This.... When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [DDR3-1339MHz] [DDR3-1603MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your...
...to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on 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. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1339MHz] This.... When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [DDR3-1339MHz] [DDR3-1603MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your...
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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... to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13
... 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... to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13
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... line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation.
... line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation.
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... Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used...
... Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used...
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-19 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-19 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 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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...Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27 To launch ASUS TurboV 1. 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 250MHz in TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV ...changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® ...
...Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27 To launch ASUS TurboV 1. 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 250MHz in TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV ...changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® ...