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... It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! Messenger to keep in touch with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS True 16+2 Phase ...ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before leaving your pictures without exiting or rebooting the OS. The actual boot time depends on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
... It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! Messenger to keep in touch with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS True 16+2 Phase ...ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before leaving your pictures without exiting or rebooting the OS. The actual boot time depends on ) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
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TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. See page 2-29 for a more secure working ... optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan...
TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. See page 2-29 for a more secure working ... optional fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan...
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...motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ...
...motherboard, the actual usable memory for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 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 For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. ...
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4. If you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the ... Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer...
4. If you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the ... Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer...
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... a bootable floppy disk) 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 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. This utility is copied to manage and...
... a bootable floppy disk) 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 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. This utility is copied to manage and...
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... 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click... update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5....
... 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click... update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5....
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... environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® Vista environment a. b. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . At the DOS prompt, type ... drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
... environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® Vista environment a. b. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . At the DOS prompt, type ... drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
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...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the right side of options. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To display the sub-menu, select the item...Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 To change the value of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- Use ...
...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the right side of options. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To display the sub-menu, select the item...Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 To change the value of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is user- Use ...
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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. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, ...Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to the Internet browser and Skype. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, ...Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to the Internet browser and Skype. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Always install the...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Always install the...
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... BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2: 1. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is automatically.... 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Check the option Launch...
... BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2: 1. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is automatically.... 2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Check the option Launch...
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...The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button 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) ...8482; (VCT). This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you ...
...The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button 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) ...8482; (VCT). This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you ...
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... sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the 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...
... sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the 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...
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... can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the available information. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-15
... can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the available information. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-15
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... scale. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 Configuring PC...
... scale. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 Configuring PC...
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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. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-19
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...the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust ...both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
...the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust ...both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P6T Deluxe V2...
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...Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on your ... system shift modes automatically according to the optical drive. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The first time you to ...
...Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on your ... system shift modes automatically according to the optical drive. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The first time you to ...
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...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Overclocking ...: Set BCLK Frequency in TurboV. Refer to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from 100MHz to 250MHz in BIOS to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27
...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Overclocking ...: Set BCLK Frequency in TurboV. Refer to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from 100MHz to 250MHz in BIOS to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27
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...AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly...the individual volume of playback and recording devices. You can also set the default device ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-29 Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support... voice-input technologies. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows Vista™ Volume The Volume tab allows you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your...
...AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly...the individual volume of playback and recording devices. You can also set the default device ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-29 Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support... voice-input technologies. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows Vista™ Volume The Volume tab allows you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your...