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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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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when ...and for product and software 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. Optional documentation ...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when ...and for product and software 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. Optional documentation ...
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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 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...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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications...
xiv 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...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" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications...
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...components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-21 for details. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS Crystal ... motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. Fan Xpert ASUS ... when water-cooling or passive-cooling is purchased separately. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5
...components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-21 for details. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS Crystal ... motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is caused by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. The TPM module is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. Fan Xpert ASUS ... when water-cooling or passive-cooling is purchased separately. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5
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... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and ...BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to launch the utility and update the BIOS...
... conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and ...BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile that allows users to short the pins! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to launch the utility and update the BIOS...
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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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...) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (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 the motherboard package. ASUS P6T Deluxe...
...) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (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 the motherboard package. ASUS P6T Deluxe...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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 the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
... screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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...the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) ...2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...
...the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) ...2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...
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...updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS...the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Erasing flash ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7 WARNING!! ...
...updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS...the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Erasing flash ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7 WARNING!! ...
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...motherboard support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the floppy disk or USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS...! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the floppy...
...motherboard support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the floppy disk or USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS...! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the floppy...
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.... 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P6T Deluxe...
.... 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P6T Deluxe...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special ...then press to display the sub-menu. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. 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]...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special ...then press to display the sub-menu. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. 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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...a profile to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Load CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Name : Save To : Load CMOS Profile. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A:... partition 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! Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. In the ...
...a profile to Profile 1 Add Your CMOS Profile. ASUSTek O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Load CMOS Profile. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Name : Save To : Load CMOS Profile. Profile Utility V1.30 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T Deluxe V2 VER: 0309 DATE: 09/15/2008 PATH: A:\ A:... partition 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! Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. In the ...
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....Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio...
....Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio...
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...of the applications in GIF file format. Select Options from the support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑...for details. 2. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. •...
...of the applications in GIF file format. Select Options from the support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑...for details. 2. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. •...
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7. 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 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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
7. 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 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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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.../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 the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change at any time without notice. • Fan Control: Adjusts... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode.
.../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 the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change at any time without notice. • Fan Control: Adjusts... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode.