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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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... Panel Jack-Retasking technology - 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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU...
... Panel Jack-Retasking technology - 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™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU...
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...2000(OC)*/1866(OC)*/1800(OC)*/ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to boost system performance. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter...Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a system bus of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 ...
...2000(OC)*/1866(OC)*/1800(OC)*/ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to boost system performance. P6T Deluxe V2 supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter...Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a system bus of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 ...
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... you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Fanless Design - The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Stack ...this thermal design effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. 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, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU...
... you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Fanless Design - The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Stack ...this thermal design effectively manages the airflow of critical heat generating components. 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, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU...
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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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...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 Populated DIMM_B1 Populated..., the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended...
...illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 Populated DIMM_B1 Populated..., the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended...
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... 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. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some...
... 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. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some...
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...; Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above ) support is supported for each memory channel. 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.
...; Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above ) support is supported for each memory channel. 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.
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...SLZ3128M8-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into...2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON...;• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...SLZ3128M8-EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE Size 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into...2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON...;• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the ...
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... or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps... a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. If you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear...
... or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-41 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps... a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. If you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear...
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... Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications...
... Bios Information Version : 0309 Build Date : 09/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2689MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications...
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... options to Sub Screen +- Allows you to individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of... will be auto optimized. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-17 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related ...
... options to Sub Screen +- Allows you to individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of... will be auto optimized. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-17 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related ...
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...[High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub...memory module. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you set to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard...
...[High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub...memory module. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you set to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install on the motherboard...
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... panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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...
... panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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...
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... drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click to display available information. PCI...
... drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click to display available information. PCI...
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... or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The...
... or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The...
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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 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.
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... overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU 6-Engine to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in BIOS to 200MHz... The BCLK Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Refer to 500MHz in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range ...
... overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU 6-Engine to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in BIOS to 200MHz... The BCLK Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Refer to 500MHz in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range ...