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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi P6TD Deluxe specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 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...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi P6TD Deluxe specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 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...
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...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-1 Before you for additional heatsink fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making ... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables ...
...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-1 Before you for additional heatsink fan ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making ... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module 6 x Serial ATA signal cables ...
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...the world. See page 2-5 for details. Triple-Channel DDR3 2000(OC)*/1866(OC)*/1800(OC)*/ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet ... utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. P6TD Deluxe supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand P6TD Deluxe breaks the boundaries to bring you 've ...
...the world. See page 2-5 for details. Triple-Channel DDR3 2000(OC)*/1866(OC)*/1800(OC)*/ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet ... utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. P6TD Deluxe supports 2-Way SLI or Quad-GPU SLI only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand P6TD Deluxe breaks the boundaries to bring you 've ...
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...or rebooting the OS. The actual boot time depends on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is... 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in OS. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you view your house...
...or rebooting the OS. The actual boot time depends on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits-only extreme results to break new OC records! ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is... 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in OS. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you view your house...
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... air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and ...
... air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. The TPM module is caused by different climate conditions.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-27 2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan 2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or...
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... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme...
... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme...
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Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to install. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you use only Intel®‑... Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. B 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure...
Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to install. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you use only Intel®‑... Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. B 2. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure...
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... a water cooler. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the...
... a water cooler. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the...
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...-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 effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows...operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No.
...-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 effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows...operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor KINGSTON Part No.
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...Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) Super Talent W1866UX2GB... 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP) BoxP/N:...
...Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.65 • • • • • • • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) Super Talent W1866UX2GB... 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-20 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.9 • • P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON KINGSTON Transcend Patriot CM3X10241800C7DIN (XMP) BoxP/N:...
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...;•• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-15 P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D...
...;•• ••• 1.65 ••• 2.0 ••• 1.65 ••• ••• 1.751.85 ••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-15 P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) CORSAIR Crucial G.SKILL TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) BL12864BA1608.8SFB (XMP) F3-12800CL7D...
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... of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or...
... of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or...
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P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-17
P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (... 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 • PQI MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) •••• ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-17
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P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...;• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and...
P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS N/A SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...;• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and...
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ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...
ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-19 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches ... with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...
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...- - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 LAN1 (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 PCI_1 PCI_2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB... Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - -
...- - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ICH PCIE16_3 LAN1 (8056) LAN2 (8056) Marvell 6111 PCI_1 PCI_2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB... Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard IOH PCIE4_1 PCIE16_ PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - - - -
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... x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-23 See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. See page 3-25 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details.
... x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-23 See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. See page 3-25 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details.