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... 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 Drive Xpert 4-43 4.4 RAID configurations...
... 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 Drive Xpert 4-43 4.4 RAID configurations...
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... 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 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards...
... 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 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards...
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xiv 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 ... AMI BIOS, PnP, 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.
xiv 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 ... AMI BIOS, PnP, 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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... the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the...adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. ASUS P6T 2-19 Keep the screw for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ...
... the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the...adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. ASUS P6T 2-19 Keep the screw for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ...
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... you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T 3-1
... you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P6T 3-1
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...] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
...] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
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... UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Drive Xpert Group 0: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. ASUS P6T 3-43 Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Drive Xpert Device...
... UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Drive Xpert Group 0: Current Mode Displays the current Drive Xpert mode. ASUS P6T 3-43 Driver Xpert Mode Update: Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Drive Xpert Device...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-47 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-56 ASUS P6T
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-47 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-56 ASUS P6T
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...This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P6T 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus....enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures ...
...This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P6T 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus....enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures ...
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... Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus software through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton®...
... Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus software through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton®...
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Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P6T 4-5 JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit system. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® JMB36X driver disk.
Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P6T 4-5 JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit system. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® JMB36X driver disk.
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...You can start installation. 2. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the...PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating...II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel ASUS P6T 4-11 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
...You can start installation. 2. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the...PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating...II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel ASUS P6T 4-11 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
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...the application. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this... tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal state Press to launch EPU-6 Engine ASUS P6T Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch Fan Xpert Press to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-6 Engine, AI Nap, or...
...the application. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this... tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal state Press to launch EPU-6 Engine ASUS P6T Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch Fan Xpert Press to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-6 Engine, AI Nap, or...
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...have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different... computing needs. Place the support DVD to complete installation. You can select to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan ...
...have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different... computing needs. Place the support DVD to complete installation. You can select to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan ...
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... deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... detects devices connected to configure your screen. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. ASUS P6T 4-29 Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display...
... detects devices connected to configure your screen. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. ASUS P6T 4-29 Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display...
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Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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...continue. 6. Click Next to install Express Gate. See the chapter of BIOS setup in your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate requires a minimum screen resolution of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment ...Skype, and viewing your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. See chapter 2 for details. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to zero (0); The Drivers installation tab appears if your pictures. Click Next to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to immediately...
...continue. 6. Click Next to install Express Gate. See the chapter of BIOS setup in your motherboard user manual for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate requires a minimum screen resolution of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment ...Skype, and viewing your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. See chapter 2 for details. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to zero (0); The Drivers installation tab appears if your pictures. Click Next to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to immediately...
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...With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. EZ Backup allows one hard disk with operating system already installed, and ... DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® desktop. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. ASUS P6T 4-43 The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend ...
...With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. EZ Backup allows one hard disk with operating system already installed, and ... DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® desktop. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. ASUS P6T 4-43 The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend ...
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...If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS P6T 4-47 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database ...For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single ...
...If you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS P6T 4-47 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database ...For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single ...