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... 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.3.1 System Time 3-9 3.3.2 System Date 3-9 3.3.3 Language 3-9 3.3.4 SATA 1-6 3-10 3.3.5 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.3.6 AHCI Configuration 3-12 3.3.7 System Information 3-13 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.4.1 Ai Overclock...
... 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.3.1 System Time 3-9 3.3.2 System Date 3-9 3.3.3 Language 3-9 3.3.4 SATA 1-6 3-10 3.3.5 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.3.6 AHCI Configuration 3-12 3.3.7 System Information 3-13 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.4.1 Ai Overclock...
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...-step chipset voltage control - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Wind-Flow Heat-pipe solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment...
...-step chipset voltage control - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - P6TD Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Wind-Flow Heat-pipe solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment...
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... bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to instant fun! ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the system configuration. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology...an advanced and easy-to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before leaving your pictures without exiting or rebooting the OS. What's more temperature compared to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the CPU...
... bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to instant fun! ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the system configuration. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology...an advanced and easy-to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before leaving your pictures without exiting or rebooting the OS. What's more temperature compared to overclock without entering Windows at anytime! 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the CPU...
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... heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction helping save power and money. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. See page 4-19 for effective heat dissipation-making temperatures cooler by detecting...
... heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction helping save power and money. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. See page 4-19 for effective heat dissipation-making temperatures cooler by detecting...
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... With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to effortless fine-tune the performance without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. See page 3-5 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage...
... With an easy press during overclock, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to effortless fine-tune the performance without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. See page 3-5 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage...
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...for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you want to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified ... a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13
...for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you want to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified ... a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink (1333-9-9Package 9-24) 1.65 • • Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13
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...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!...
...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!...
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Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help ... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot...
... to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help ... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot...
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... optimizing the system performance. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ...
... optimizing the system performance. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this ...
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...set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set...frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. DRAM O.C. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 mode supported by the operating system. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the value. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to [...
...set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set...frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. DRAM O.C. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15 mode supported by the operating system. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the value. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to [...
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...on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.20 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP ...] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.4.21 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to...
...on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.20 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP ...] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.4.21 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to...
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... the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.23 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-21 3.4.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK...
... the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.23 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-21 3.4.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK...
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.... Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program 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...
.... Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program 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...
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... application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester Driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II ... Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs...
... application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester Driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II ... Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs...
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ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-25 Refer to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A AI Nap Idle... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode.
ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-25 Refer to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A AI Nap Idle... CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode.
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... first the Ai Tweaker items in BIOS, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in...
... first the Ai Tweaker items in BIOS, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in...
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... from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for details. See page 3-24 for CPU/chip voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-27 This is due to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See page 3-23 for details. • The value shown in BIOS... Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to Intel's Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking.
... from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for details. See page 3-24 for CPU/chip voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-27 This is due to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See page 3-23 for details. • The value shown in BIOS... Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to Intel's Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking.