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... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
... utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU...
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Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 ... Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-15 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin ...
Contents 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-10 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-10 ... Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-15 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin ...
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...power efficiency. Messenger to keep in OS. The actual boot time depends on this motherboard is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! See page 4-6 for users to ...page 3-31 and 4-8 for components (which provides total system power savings by yourself. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6...just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! Chapter 1 ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8+2 phase VRM design (8-phase to vCore...
...power efficiency. Messenger to keep in OS. The actual boot time depends on this motherboard is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! See page 4-6 for users to ...page 3-31 and 4-8 for components (which provides total system power savings by yourself. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6...just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! Chapter 1 ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8+2 phase VRM design (8-phase to vCore...
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...ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 capability Vendor Part No. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...
...ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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 capability Vendor Part No. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...
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... Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS ...to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T SE 2-29...
... Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS ...to [RAID]. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ASUS P6T SE 2-29...
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... 3. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Refer to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or... this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 ASUS EZ ...
... 3. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. Refer to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or... this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 ASUS EZ ...
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... BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. XX...
... BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. XX...
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... site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. P6TSE.ROM ASUS P6T SE P6TSE Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability...
... site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. P6TSE.ROM ASUS P6T SE P6TSE Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that the iteam...submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that particular menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...
... Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that the iteam...submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that particular menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select ...screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o��n�d�s�] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS P6T SE 3-31 This...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select ...screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] �[1�0��s�e�c�o��n�d�s�] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS P6T SE 3-31 This...
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... menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this menu. When you press , ...a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. Select Ok to load default values. Select...
... menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this menu. When you press , ...a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. Select Ok to load default values. Select...
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...support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P6T SE 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Use the setup procedures presented in your ...your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if ...
...support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P6T SE 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Use the setup procedures presented in your ...your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if ...
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...motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 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... is software-based, you through the installation. ASUS P6T SE 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi...
...motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 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... is software-based, you through the installation. ASUS P6T SE 4-3 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi...
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...window. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU ...click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system ...
...window. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU ...click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore system ...
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... temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current... you to avoid noise caused by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P6T SE 4-5 The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis...
... temperatures and your PC's system loading. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current... you to avoid noise caused by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P6T SE 4-5 The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis...
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...will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying... • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support...
...will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying... • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support...
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...Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, ... capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6T SE 4-9
...Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, ... capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6T SE 4-9
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... RAID 10 is required for this setup. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the difference RAID function. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages ...of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For Windows XP, If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to the surviving drive as a single drive but at...
... RAID 10 is required for this setup. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the difference RAID function. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages ...of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For Windows XP, If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to the surviving drive as a single drive but at...
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...2. To install the RAID driver in Windows®: 1. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Press during POST to complete the process. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Save changes and exit BIOS.... 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk...
...2. To install the RAID driver in Windows®: 1. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Press during POST to complete the process. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Save changes and exit BIOS.... 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk...
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... graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. ASUS P6T SE 5-1 Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to install multigraphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Chapter 5 Chapter...
... graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. ASUS P6T SE 5-1 Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to install multigraphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to uninstall all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Chapter 5 Chapter...