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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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... supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
... supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
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...the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the... chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
...the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the... chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...
Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...
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... features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is subject to the physical characteristics of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. See chapter 5 for details. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI...
... features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is subject to the physical characteristics of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. See chapter 5 for details. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI...
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... solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 You can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme...
... solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 You can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme...
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... innovative Wind Flow Thermal Design. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card...effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ...
... innovative Wind Flow Thermal Design. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card...effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ...
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See page 2-11 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page 2-29 for details. See page 4-31 .... The TPM module is specifically designed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful...
See page 2-11 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page 2-29 for details. See page 4-31 .... The TPM module is specifically designed to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in variety of useful...
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...panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and... update the BIOS without having to install. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to effortless fine-tune the performance without entering...
...panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and... update the BIOS without having to install. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to effortless fine-tune the performance without entering...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the... in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket 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
... note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the... in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket 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
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. • Make sure that ..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
... 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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. • Make sure that ..., or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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... with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
... with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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... fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 B 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink...
... fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 B 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink...
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... the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from...
... the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from...
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...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 is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Fit the fan to the... fan and motherboard components. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a ...
...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 is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 Fit the fan to the... fan and motherboard components. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a ...