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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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...) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Exclusive Features: - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
...) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Exclusive Features: - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to...
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...are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! See page 2-10 for details. This extreme OC tool lets you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. See page 2-5 for details. It also supports up to 25.6GB/s. With micro adjustments of ... of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1366 package with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down...
...are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! See page 2-10 for details. This extreme OC tool lets you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. See page 2-5 for details. It also supports up to 25.6GB/s. With micro adjustments of ... of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1366 package with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down...
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... existing airflow from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to date. See page 4-6 for details. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 The Heat Pipe design is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS ...motherboard is the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the system configuration. High quality power components such as a chipset fan does. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
... existing airflow from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to date. See page 4-6 for details. ASUS P6T SE 1-3 The Heat Pipe design is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as low RDS ...motherboard is the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the system configuration. High quality power components such as a chipset fan does. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
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...per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-...ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard...
...per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-...ASUS P6T SE 2-11 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard...
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...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...rebooting the system. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P6T SE 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...rebooting the system. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P6T SE 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on ...
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...on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Refer to restore the BIOS in the...to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
...on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Refer to restore the BIOS in the...to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management...
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... 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. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For ...
... 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. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For ...
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... this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select either...
... this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select either...
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DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency.... value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). profile, which applies different settings to...
DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency.... value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-13 Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). profile, which applies different settings to...
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... is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.90V]. The values range from 1.50V to 2.46V* with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-17 See 2. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage DRAM Bus Voltage...
... is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.90V]. The values range from 1.50V to 2.46V* with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-17 See 2. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage DRAM Bus Voltage...
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... CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel ...specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...
... CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel ...specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...
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... advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter 4 Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD...
... advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter 4 Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD...