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P6T SE Motherboard
P6T SE Motherboard
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Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6T SE specifications summary xi 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 1-2 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 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU...
Contents Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix P6T SE specifications summary xi 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 1-2 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 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU...
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P6T SE 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 up to ...ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 ...
P6T SE 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 up to ...ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xi one at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB363 ...
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... Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
... Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz...
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P6T SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *...
P6T SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX...2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *...
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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P6T SE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P6T SE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for...
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...so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to... With auto phase switching for users to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) leads the industry with friends, or quickly check on this motherboard is the one-stop gateway to date. Messenger to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory,...
...so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to... With auto phase switching for users to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) leads the industry with friends, or quickly check on this motherboard is the one-stop gateway to date. Messenger to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory,...
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...-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ... your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to select the language of your screen. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS P6T SE 1-5
...-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ... your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to select the language of your screen. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS P6T SE 1-5
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The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the onboard power-on switch. ... you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ...
The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information Take note of the onboard power-on switch. ... you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ...
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... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-22 2-1 2-32 2-29 2-28 2-21 2-34 2-31 2-30 2-31 2-30 2-27 2-27 Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin ...CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-33 2-5 2-10 2-22 2-1 2-32 2-29 2-28 2-21 2-34 2-31 2-30 2-31 2-30 2-27 2-27 Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin ...CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
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... that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P6T SE 2-5 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if...
... that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P6T SE 2-5 Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if...
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... with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. If so, skip this step. A ASUS P6T SE B 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately and seek...
... with preapplied thermal paste. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. If so, skip this step. A ASUS P6T SE B 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately and seek...
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...or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Your P6T SE motherboard is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you ...fan: 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...
...or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Your P6T SE motherboard is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you ...fan: 1. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...
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... remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P6T SE 2-9
... remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P6T SE 2-9
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... DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON Aeneon Aeneon KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) ...; • • • ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage 8-8-8-24 1.9 8 1.9 9 1.9 9-9-9-24 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz...
... DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON Aeneon Aeneon KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) ...; • • • ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage 8-8-8-24 1.9 8 1.9 9 1.9 9-9-9-24 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz...
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...modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) DS N/A Heat...; 1.65 • • • • 1.9 • • Side(s): SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X1024-1800C7DIN (XMP) KHX14400D3K2/2GN (EPP) KHX14400D3K3/3GX (XMP) ...
...modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) DS N/A Heat...; 1.65 • • • • 1.9 • • Side(s): SS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X1024-1800C7DIN (XMP) KHX14400D3K2/2GN (EPP) KHX14400D3K3/3GX (XMP) ...
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...;• (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. SC63I1B16 2GB DS... Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage 1.9 1.7-1.9 1.65 2.0 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D 1.75-1.85 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial ...
...;• (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. SC63I1B16 2GB DS... Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage 1.9 1.7-1.9 1.65 2.0 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D 1.75-1.85 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial ...
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...2) SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA CM3X1024...) 1.65 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) • •••• •• •••• P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A MICRON MICRON MICRON ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL...
...2) SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB SS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA CM3X1024...) 1.65 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) • •••• •• •••• P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. N/A MICRON MICRON MICRON ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Heat-Sink Package Z9HWQ D9JNL...
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... 2GB TS256MLK64V1U 2GB AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1GB SLY3128M8-EAE 1GB SLZ3128M8-EAE 2GB M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE 2GB 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-15 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.... two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
... 2GB TS256MLK64V1U 2GB AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1GB SLY3128M8-EAE 1GB SLZ3128M8-EAE 2GB M2F2G64CB8HAN4-BE 2GB 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-15 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.... two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS -
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...2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing... on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to the card. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6.
...2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing... on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to the card. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6.
