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...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E4481 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E4481 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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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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... 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0...
... 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0...
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... - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage...
... - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage...
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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... 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) *Specifications are subject to change...
...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... 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) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T SE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
... for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T SE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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... below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (white, at x4 ...link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, at x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Refer to the figure below for ...
... below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (white, at x4 ...link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, at x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Refer to the figure below for ...
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...Hardware information Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ...USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 5. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; You can connect the front panel...
...Hardware information Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ...USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 5. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; You can connect the front panel...
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...en-us for details. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power... suggested list PS U suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T SE 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in...
...en-us for details. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power... suggested list PS U suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T SE 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in...
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... a list of options. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7
... a list of options. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7
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... drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if you... transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Disables this function. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if ...
... drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Type [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this option if you... transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Disables this function. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if ...
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... memory in AHCI mode. Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] AHCI Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to select the type of devices connected to the system. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time... Information Version : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-11
... memory in AHCI mode. Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] AHCI Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to select the type of devices connected to the system. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time... Information Version : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-11
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...allows processor cores to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [DDR3-2006MHz] [DDR3-1805MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only...motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE...
...allows processor cores to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [DDR3-2006MHz] [DDR3-1805MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only...motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE...
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Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to ...
Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to ...
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...] Intel Virtualization Technology for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to display ...this item to [Auto] for Directed I /O. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in specific condition. Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in below ...
...] Intel Virtualization Technology for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to display ...this item to [Auto] for Directed I /O. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in specific condition. Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in below ...
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... the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set...
... the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set...
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... was before the AC power loss. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to...-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-25 When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [...
... was before the AC power loss. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to...-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-25 When set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [...