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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 Installing the CPU ...
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 Installing the CPU ...
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... the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at x16/x16/x1 or x16/x8/x8 mode)... Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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™...
... the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at x16/x16/x1 or x16/x8/x8 mode)... Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 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™...
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... Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Wind-Flow Heat-pipe solution - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - vNB-PCIe...
... Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment - P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Wind-Flow Heat-pipe solution - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - vNB-PCIe...
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xiv P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents...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) *...
xiv P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents...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) *...
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... the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x Optional Fan for buying an ASUS® P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for...
... the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x Optional Fan for buying an ASUS® P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for...
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... 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to bring...your system memory to 25.6GB/s. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core&#...
... 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to bring...your system memory to 25.6GB/s. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core&#...
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... configuration. The actual boot time depends on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Express 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 ...break new OC records! What's more temperature compared to instant fun! With micro adjustments of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to other VRM solution. This extreme OC tool lets you view your house. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
... configuration. The actual boot time depends on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS Express 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 ...break new OC records! What's more temperature compared to instant fun! With micro adjustments of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to other VRM solution. This extreme OC tool lets you view your house. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
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... detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls...high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. See page 4-31 for details. See page 2-29 for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over ...
... detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls...high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. See page 4-31 for details. See page 2-29 for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over ...
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 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. See page 3-12 for details. See page 4-9 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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 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. See page 3-12 for details. See page 4-9 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 2-40 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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... on 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 the wall socket before touching any component.... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
... on 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 the wall socket before touching any component.... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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... connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin ... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. Floppy disk drive connector (34...
... connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin ... 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. Floppy disk drive connector (34...
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... sure that 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. • Make sure... of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5
... sure that 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. • Make sure... of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5
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... thermal paste. Apply several drops of thermal paste to wash it is spread in an even thin layer. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU...
... thermal paste. Apply several drops of thermal paste to wash it is spread in an even thin layer. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU...
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...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 Push 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. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard ... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B 2. Make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four ...
...ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 Push 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. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard ... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. B 2. Make sure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four ...
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...the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. 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 to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan ...
...the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. 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 to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan ...
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...be about 3GB or less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then... stability, use 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No.
...be about 3GB or less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then... stability, use 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 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No.
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.../N:TWIN3X40961600C7DHXIN (CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) Heat...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) Super Talent ...
.../N:TWIN3X40961600C7DHXIN (CM3X20481600C7DHXIN) 4GB (kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) Heat...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) Super Talent ...
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...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
...; ••• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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...; G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 2GB (kit of individual CPUs. • Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for each memory channel. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to the physical...
...; G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 2GB (kit of individual CPUs. • Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for each memory channel. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to the physical...
