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...! 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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
...! 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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged...
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...-to-use interface-allowing you view your house. What's more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with lower hysteresis loss, and...
...-to-use interface-allowing you view your house. What's more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with lower hysteresis loss, and...
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...caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 4-31 for the entire system. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ...different ambient temperature, which provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately....
...caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 4-31 for the entire system. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ...different ambient temperature, which provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 See page 2-11 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately....
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 4-9 for details. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from the available options.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and faster. See page 4-9 for details. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your choice from the available options.
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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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... case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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... USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-34 2-12 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-24 2-38 2-29 2-26 2-35 2-32 2-33 2-29 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-35 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-3
... USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Express_Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-34 2-12 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-24 2-38 2-29 2-26 2-35 2-32 2-33 2-29 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-35 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-3
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core...
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... from the CPU socket. The thermal paste is toxic and inedible. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-7 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. If so, skip this step. 5.
... from the CPU socket. The thermal paste is toxic and inedible. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-7 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. If so, skip this step. 5.
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... to install. • If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan...
... to install. • If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan...
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Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable ...
Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable ...
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... of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with.... The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13
... of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with.... The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13
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P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat...••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill...
P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) DS N/A Heat...••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill...
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... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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... to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly...
... to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly...
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...USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12...
...USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12...
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ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 3-...
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 3-...
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... and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 For system failure due to the wrong setting of these three jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under the...
... and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-25 For system failure due to the wrong setting of these three jumpers. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under the...
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... indications. 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Refer to the table below for the LAN port...
... indications. 4. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-27 In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Refer to the table below for the LAN port...
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..., then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. The TPM module is purchased separately. 2. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-29 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Pin...
..., then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. The TPM module is purchased separately. 2. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-29 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Pin...