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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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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 ... 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 ... 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
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...card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Keep the ... expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P6T 2-19 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite...
...card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Keep the ... expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P6T 2-19 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite...
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... (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk...
... (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk...
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... connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer...
... connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer...
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Changed Mode Displays the Drive Xpert mode that you change the 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(s) List : ...
Changed Mode Displays the Drive Xpert mode that you change the 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(s) List : ...
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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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... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P6T 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer..., browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference...
... install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P6T 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer..., browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference...
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... Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111C LAN Driver. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for extreme O.C. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Anti-Virus and...
... Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111C LAN Driver. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for extreme O.C. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Anti-Virus and...
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ASUS P6T 4-5 JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit system. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® JMB36X driver disk.
ASUS P6T 4-5 JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit system. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® JMB36X driver disk.
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...these components. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P6T 4-11 The PC Probe II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . By default, the main ...® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II...
...these components. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P6T 4-11 The PC Probe II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . By default, the main ...® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II...
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...you to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 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. Follow the..., or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch TurboV 4-17 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 normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. After ...
...you to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 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. Follow the..., or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch TurboV 4-17 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 normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. After ...
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Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. Then, the... power. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on your computer has...
Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. Then, the... power. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on your computer has...
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... display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate...
... display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate...
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ASUS P6T 4-29 In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ... OK button ( Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for reference purposes only...
ASUS P6T 4-29 In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ... OK button ( Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for reference purposes only...
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Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. 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. B.
Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. 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. B.
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...Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your motherboard user manual for details. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to complete installation. 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS... that gives you to zero (0); Click the Utilities tab, and then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Follow the screen instructions to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. See the chapter of powering on your ...
...Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your motherboard user manual for details. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to complete installation. 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS... that gives you to zero (0); Click the Utilities tab, and then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Follow the screen instructions to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. See the chapter of powering on your ...
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...allows one hard disk is damaged. The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. ASUS P6T 4-43 With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use Drive Xpert in Windows® OS ..., an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk to access data simultaneously. This helps you use two new hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not...
...allows one hard disk is damaged. The dual channel design largely enhances hard disk transfer rate. ASUS P6T 4-43 With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use Drive Xpert in Windows® OS ..., an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk to access data simultaneously. This helps you use two new hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not...
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..., relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you want... or fault tolerance provided by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS P6T 4-47 The new drive must be created by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk...
..., relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If you want... or fault tolerance provided by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS P6T 4-47 The new drive must be created by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk...