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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T specifications summary xii 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 1-3 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T specifications summary xii 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 1-3 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink...
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...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified service... the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. DO NOT throw...
...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified service... the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. DO NOT throw...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. ... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents 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, such as...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. ... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents 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, such as...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction 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.
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... bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T 4 x Serial ATA...
... bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6T 4 x Serial ATA...
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...up to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. See chapter 5 for details. 3-way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX support The P6T breaks the boundaries to 25.6GB/s. It also supports up to bring you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand-new gaming ...environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. 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. This is in LGA1366 package with integrated memory ...
...up to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. See chapter 5 for details. 3-way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX support The P6T breaks the boundaries to 25.6GB/s. It also supports up to bring you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand-new gaming ...environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. 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. This is in LGA1366 package with integrated memory ...
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...weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without the hassles of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors all add up to instant... to secure data on ) MOSFETs for details. See page 3-41 and 4-36 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of complicated configurations. ASUS P6T 1-3 You can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without...
...weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without the hassles of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors all add up to instant... to secure data on ) MOSFETs for details. See page 3-41 and 4-36 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of complicated configurations. ASUS P6T 1-3 You can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without...
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... to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With...
... to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With...
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...stream while recording. See page 4-31 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is convenient and safe to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it in variety of useful profiles ...speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P6T 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install. Fanless Design - See page 2-25 for details. Without the...
...stream while recording. See page 4-31 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is convenient and safe to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it in variety of useful profiles ...speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P6T 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install. Fanless Design - See page 2-25 for details. Without the...
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... file. See page 2-39 for details. See page 3-4 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your system easier and faster. Profile that allows users to select ...the language of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or...
... file. See page 2-39 for details. See page 3-4 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your system easier and faster. Profile that allows users to select ...the language of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Onboard switches 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6T
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Onboard switches 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6T
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... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P6T 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched... Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P6T 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched... Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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ASUS P6T 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 ...only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
ASUS P6T 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 ...only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
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... in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the load lever with your thumb and forefinger to the left . 2. Lift...
... in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the load lever with your thumb and forefinger to the left . 2. Lift...
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...flexibility for CPU cooling options. ASUS P6T 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Your P6T motherboard is properly applied to the... no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor ...
...flexibility for CPU cooling options. ASUS P6T 2-9 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Your P6T motherboard is properly applied to the... no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor ...