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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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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive...
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...you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a... SLI and CrossFireX on the use of your system memory to 25.6GB/s. It also supports up to boost system performance. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See chapter 5 for details.
...you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand P6T Deluxe V2 breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a... SLI and CrossFireX on the use of your system memory to 25.6GB/s. It also supports up to boost system performance. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See chapter 5 for details.
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...Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! 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 vDRAM/QPI ...your house. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the ASUS TurboV. What's more temperature compared to break...
...Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! 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 vDRAM/QPI ...your house. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is the one-stop gateway to keep in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the ASUS TurboV. What's more temperature compared to break...
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... DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient .... See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-31 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
... DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient .... See page 2-11 for details. See page 4-31 for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. See page 2-29 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
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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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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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or ...on a 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid...
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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or ...on a 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 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 ...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket ...
... the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-5 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 ...unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket ...
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... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the...
... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to... the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the...
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... active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 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. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans...
... active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-11 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. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans...
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...and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory ...-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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
...and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory ...-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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
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...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. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 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 W1866UX2GB...
...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. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 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 W1866UX2GB...
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...••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-15 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill... (kit of 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 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 Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.Skill... (kit of 2) 3GB (kit of 3) 4GB (kit of 2) 6GB (kit of 3) 2G 2G (kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB ...
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB ...
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... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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... 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS...
... 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS...
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining...
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...* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - ... 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - -...
...* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - ... 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio Azalia A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - -...
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See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 3-28 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card ... link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-34 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23
See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 3-28 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card ... link as the default. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-34 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-23
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... ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you intend...drives. 4. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk ...
... ATA signal cables for details. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you intend...drives. 4. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk ...