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... Voltage 3-16 3.5.12 ICH Voltage 3-17 iv Contents 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
... Voltage 3-16 3.5.12 ICH Voltage 3-17 iv Contents 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update 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...
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... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! ASUS P6T SE 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models.
... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard! ASUS P6T SE 1-1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models.
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... that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. At power on the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. At power on the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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...DVD in Windows® environment. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...Windows® applications before you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet...
...DVD in Windows® environment. XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...Windows® applications before you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet...
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... for details. 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. P6TSE.ROM ASUS P6T SE P6TSE Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From...the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. Chapter 3 5. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Fom...
... for details. 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. P6TSE.ROM ASUS P6T SE P6TSE Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. From...the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. Chapter 3 5. Click Next. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Fom...
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...to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ... Flash 2 and press to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1.
...to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ... Flash 2 and press to use a DOS‑based utility. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1.
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...Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port / floppy disk drive (if supported). 3. Select... DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the removable device that contains the ...
...Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port / floppy disk drive (if supported). 3. Select... DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the removable device that contains the ...
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...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides 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. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails...
...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides 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. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails...
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...confirm your choice. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P6T SE 3-31 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, ...Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 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:...
...confirm your choice. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P6T SE 3-31 User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks, ...Yes] or [No], then press to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 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:...
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...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Press , and choose a profile to... the BIOS Flash. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08/2009 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note ...
...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Allows you to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Press , and choose a profile to... the BIOS Flash. Load From: [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08/2009 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note ...
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...guide you through the installation. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. ASUS P6T SE 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II icon ...appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3 Software information Most...
...guide you through the installation. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this utility, you are assured that your computer the moment you turn it on. ASUS P6T SE 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II icon ...appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3 Software information Most...
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...Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the Windows...® notification area. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this ...
...Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the Windows...® notification area. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this ...
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...show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode...CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for ...
...show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode...CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for ...
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... booting process, and the existing OS will be launched directly. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. See chapter 3 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. •... (0); in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Within a few seconds after you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD ...
... booting process, and the existing OS will be launched directly. See chapter 2 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. See chapter 3 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. •... (0); in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Within a few seconds after you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. Notices about ASUS Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD ...
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... driver disk in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID... into the floppy drive then press . 8. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. For Windows® Vista operating system, use a USB floppy drive when ... driver is included in a RAID set. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with the RAID driver.
... driver disk in Windows®: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID... into the floppy drive then press . 8. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. For Windows® Vista operating system, use a USB floppy drive when ... driver is included in a RAID set. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with the RAID driver.