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... 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 and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-18 2.4.4 Removing...
... 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 and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-18 2.4.4 Removing...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. ASUS P6T 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Follow the table... figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for recommended memory configuration.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. ASUS P6T 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Follow the table... figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for recommended memory configuration.
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... frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO...
... frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO...
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...1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P6T 2-13 Single-sided DS - KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. Size...set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists ...
...1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS P6T 2-13 Single-sided DS - KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Chip NO. Size...set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists ...
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... DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 2GB (Kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
... DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 2GB (Kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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... will be auto optimized. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P6T 3-17 Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker ... cause the system to malfunction. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings...
... will be auto optimized. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P6T 3-17 Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] When X.M.P. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker ... cause the system to malfunction. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings...
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... [X.M.P.]. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set... To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. When set to [Disabled], the CPU...
... [X.M.P.]. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Profile [DDR3-1805MHz] This item appears only when you set... To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. When set to [Disabled], the CPU...
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Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor...
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor...
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... shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. ... adjust the sensor threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents...
... shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. ... adjust the sensor threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents...