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... 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 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
... 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 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
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...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
...Intel® RAID configurations 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-53 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-53 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.2.1... 5-6 5.4.1 Requirements 5-6 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5-6 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 5-7 vii
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... to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the system configuration. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! What's more temperature compared to instant fun! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power...
... to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the system configuration. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! What's more temperature compared to instant fun! ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power...
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...motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 ASUS...noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to ...
...motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for the entire system. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 ASUS...noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to ...
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...Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up...of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON...
...Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up...of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON KINGSTON...
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..., set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage ...1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors.
..., set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage ...1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors.
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...power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply... should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to section 3.6 ...
...power switch for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply... should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to section 3.6 ...
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... bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to : ...the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your BIOS The ...
... bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to : ...the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to your BIOS The ...
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click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its...
... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P6TD.ROM P6TD ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its...
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... b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog ... then click Start. d. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start. 2. DOS environment a. e. d. Do either one of the following to create a...
... b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog ... then click Start. d. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start. 2. DOS environment a. e. d. Do either one of the following to create a...
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...Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the.... For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press...
...Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the.... For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press...
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... browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you...
... browser and Skype. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you...
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... exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save... make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this option or if you select this operation. When you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to load default values.
... exiting. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save... make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this option or if you select this operation. When you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to load default values.
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...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to ... enabled in this chapter for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support...
...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Click an item to ... enabled in this chapter for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support...
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... 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. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal ... Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition...
... 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. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal ... Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition...
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.... See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2: 1. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 Refer to replace system boot logo...
.... See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2: 1. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 Refer to replace system boot logo...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
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... 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 ...Virtual Cable Tester™ (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. The VCT feature reduces networking and ...Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11
... 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 ...Virtual Cable Tester™ (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. The VCT feature reduces networking and ...Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-11
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...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer: 1. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the ...exe file to view the current status of any problem with these components. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click this utility, you turn it on. After launching the application, the ...
...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer: 1. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the ...exe file to view the current status of any problem with these components. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click this utility, you turn it on. After launching the application, the ...