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... 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 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
... 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 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
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...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
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... Gate SDD 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 overclock without entering Windows at anytime! You can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more , ...house. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to instant fun! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the system configuration. See page 4-35 for details...
... Gate SDD 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 overclock without entering Windows at anytime! You can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more , ...house. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to instant fun! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the system configuration. See page 4-35 for details...
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... sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to install computer components,... (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details.
... sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to install computer components,... (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details.
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.... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ... less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability...9-24) 1.65 • • 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13
.... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ... less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability...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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... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using...
... ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using...
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... regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function If you... are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down...than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on ...
... regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function If you... are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down...than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on ...
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... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2....ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2....ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
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click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...window, then click Open. 4. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS ...> ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a...
...window, then click Open. 4. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS ...> ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a...
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... Start. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Insert a formatted, high density...
... Start. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Insert a formatted, high density...
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...user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the... Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on...
...user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the... Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on...
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...is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds...] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User...
...is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds...] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User...
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... changes before exiting. If you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items... or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu.
... changes before exiting. If you made to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes to the BIOS items... or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu.
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...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the ...; XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers ...
...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the ...; XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers ...
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...do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. Winzip ...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. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you keep your multimedia data. This utility requires an Internet ...
...do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. Winzip ...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. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you keep your multimedia data. This utility requires an Internet ...
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... The boot logo is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF ...menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to use ASUS MyLogo 2. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the ...
... The boot logo is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF ...menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to use ASUS MyLogo 2. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. From the left window pane, select the folder that the ...
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7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 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 Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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...AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Click ...OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2.
...AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Click ...OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2.
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... DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Click to close or restore the application...alerts you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click this ...
... DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. Click to close or restore the application...alerts you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click this ...