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... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This guide contains...
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... by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates...
... by different climate conditions in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates...
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...Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • ASUS P6T SE 2-11 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability...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...
...Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) CL10 (1333-8-8-8-24) Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • ASUS P6T SE 2-11 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability...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...
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... 1.8 • • •••• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8 CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... of 2) SS N/A 4GB (Kit of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X1024-1800C7DIN (XMP)...
... 1.8 • • •••• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial G.... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 7 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8 CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* ... of 2) SS N/A 4GB (Kit of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X1024-1800C7DIN (XMP)...
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...(1333-9-9-9-24) 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A J1108BABG-DJ-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) (1333-9-9-9-24) CL7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 (1337-9-9-9-24) ...-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. OCZ Aeneon Aeneon Cell Shock Mushkin Patriot Patriot Patriot...
...(1333-9-9-9-24) 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A J1108BABG-DJ-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) (1333-9-9-9-24) CL7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 (1337-9-9-9-24) ...-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. OCZ Aeneon Aeneon Cell Shock Mushkin Patriot Patriot Patriot...
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...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 D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage 7 1.1 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) 7 8 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D ••...
...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 D9JNL J1108BABG-DJ-E J5308BASE-AC-E (ECC) J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage 7 1.1 7 7 7 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) 7 8 CL7 (1066-7-7-7-20) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D ••...
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...modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* DS MICRON 7VD22 7 ••••...ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one 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. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE...
...modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) A* B* C* D* DS MICRON 7VD22 7 ••••...ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one 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. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE...
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... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Align...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on ...
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Align...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on ...
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...high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS P6T SE 2-27 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. If��y�o�u��w�...65533;�c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that... you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy ...
...high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS P6T SE 2-27 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. If��y�o�u��w�...65533;�c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that... you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy ...
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... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These ...motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using these connectors. ASUS P6T SE...
... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 2 • These ...motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using these connectors. ASUS P6T SE...
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... most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the screen during...
... most conditions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Refer to the corresponding sections for this chapter to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the screen during...
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu...
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... to the optical drive, or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process...
... to the optical drive, or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process...
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... is designed to make it lets you see on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When you start up the computer, the... system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and ...
... is designed to make it lets you see on your screen. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When you start up the computer, the... system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and ...
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... field values can cause the system to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. If you to set overclocking parameters. Select either one...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Loads...
... field values can cause the system to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Overclocks DRAM frequency by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. If you to set overclocking parameters. Select either one...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Loads...
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...] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-5-16-0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following items vary �d�e�p�... DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this happens, revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the...
...] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-5-16-0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following items vary �d�e�p�... DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this happens, revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to the...
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...adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. When set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan ... automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93...ºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan...
...adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. When set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan ... automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93...ºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan...
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... options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-27 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the CPU temperature...[Removable Dev.] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority .... Set this item. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive ...
... options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-27 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the CPU temperature...[Removable Dev.] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority .... Set this item. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive ...
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...; Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system...ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See Chapter 3 for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6T SE...
...; Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system...ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See Chapter 3 for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6T SE...
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... OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen,... IDE mode only. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); click to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the ...
... OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to immediately enter existing OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen,... IDE mode only. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to zero (0); click to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to the motherboard USB port before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in the ...