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... 3-25 3.5.2 Chipset 3-28 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-31 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-32 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-33
... 3-25 3.5.2 Chipset 3-28 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-29 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-31 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-32 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-33
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... support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-17 4.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-26 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-28 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 4-36 4.3.10 ASUS...
... support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-17 4.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-26 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-28 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 4-36 4.3.10 ASUS...
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... 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-56 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-56 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-56 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the...
... 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-56 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-56 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-56 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the...
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... and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation,... been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
... and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation,... been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
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...® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® Quad CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii com for more details. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P6T specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion...
...® 3-Way SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® Quad CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. ASUS Noise Filter (continued on the next page) xii com for more details. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P6T specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion...
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P6T specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange and White) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ...
P6T specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange and White) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T 4 x Serial ATA signal cables...
Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T 4 x Serial ATA signal cables...
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..., and Internet applications. See page 2-5 for details. See chapter 5 for details. Visit www.asus.com for details. 3-way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX support The P6T breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Intel® Core™ i7 ...-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to safeguard consumers' health ...
..., and Internet applications. See page 2-5 for details. See chapter 5 for details. Visit www.asus.com for details. 3-way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX support The P6T breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Intel® Core™ i7 ...-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to safeguard consumers' health ...
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... and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on its SPD. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for ...
... and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on its SPD. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for ...
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...; 1.9 • • Side(s): SS - KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. ASUS P6T 2-13 P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel...
...; 1.9 • • Side(s): SS - KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. ASUS P6T 2-13 P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel...
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...Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage 1.651.85 1.80 1.80 1.90 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.6 1.9 1.5-1.6 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.7-1.9 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.751.85 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D •••• •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• ... of 3) PQI MFADR401PA0102 2GB Team BoxP/N: TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-21 (1333-8-8-824) Voltage 1.651.85 1.80 1.80 1.90 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.6 1.9 1.5-1.6 1.65 1.8 1.9 1.7-1.9 1.65 2.0 1.65 1.751.85 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D •••• •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• ... of 3) PQI MFADR401PA0102 2GB Team BoxP/N: TXD32048M1600HC7DC (TXD31024M1600HC7) 2GB (Kit of 2) SS/ Chip DS Brand SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...(1333-9-9-9-24) MICRON MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES 2GB DS MICRON Z9HWR (1333-9-9-9-24) OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* •••• 1.651.85 •••• •••• ••...; •••• 1.5 •••• 1.5 •••• ••• ASUS P6T 2-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...(1333-9-9-9-24) MICRON MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES 2GB DS MICRON Z9HWR (1333-9-9-9-24) OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-6-5-5-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* •••• 1.651.85 •••• •••• ••...; •••• 1.5 •••• 1.5 •••• ••• ASUS P6T 2-15 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) •• •••• •••• •••• P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package 7 Z9HWQ 7 D9JNL...20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 •• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)...
...1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) •• •••• •••• •••• P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package 7 Z9HWQ 7 D9JNL...20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.1 •• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)...
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...;•• WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage...
...;•• WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • Side(s): SS - ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage...
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...so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips...
...so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ...18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips...
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...bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion... slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion ...system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS P6T 2-19
...bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion... slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion ...system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS P6T 2-19
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... slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure 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... comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...
... slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to the figure 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... comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards ...
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... RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are...
... RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are...
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Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA_E2 (white, Port 1) • The SATA_E1 (...you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. • Drive Xpert function is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1...) hard drive will be erased for detailed application instructions. Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. SATA_E1 (orange, Port 0) NOTE: The sticker on the SATA connector illustrates the...
Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA_E2 (white, Port 1) • The SATA_E1 (...you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. • Drive Xpert function is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1...) hard drive will be erased for detailed application instructions. Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. SATA_E1 (orange, Port 0) NOTE: The sticker on the SATA connector illustrates the...