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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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ASUS P6T 2-11 Follow the table above for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated ...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 notched differently to Intel CPU...
ASUS P6T 2-11 Follow the table above for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated ...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 notched differently to Intel CPU...
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... 3GB or less. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. ... Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...
... 3GB or less. P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. ... Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...
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..., B1 and C1) as one 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. Single-sided DS - P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No...
..., B1 and C1) as one 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. Single-sided DS - P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendor Part No...
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... DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P6T 2-17 Single-sided DS - P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. 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...
... DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P6T 2-17 Single-sided DS - P6T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. 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...
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...memory modules you install on the motherboard. Allows you to Sub Screen +- If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure... 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P6T 3-17 The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage...
...memory modules you install on the motherboard. Allows you to Sub Screen +- If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure... 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P6T 3-17 The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage...
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...], the CPU runs at its default speed. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [DDR3-2006MHz] [DDR3-1805MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the X.M.P. ...: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. 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...
...], the CPU runs at its default speed. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [DDR3-2006MHz] [DDR3-1805MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the X.M.P. ...: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. 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...
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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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... Chapter 4: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view...
... Chapter 4: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to view...