Asus P6T SE manual

Motherboard P6T SE[...]

ii E4481 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purcha[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii Safety information .......................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-27 2.8 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-36 2.9 T urning off the computer ..[...]

v Contents 3.5.13 ICH PCIE V oltage ..................................................................... 3-17 3.5.14 DRAM Bus V oltage .................................................................. 3-17 3.5.15 DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA/B/C ................................... 3-17 3.5.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C ..................[...]

vi Contents 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II ....................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................................. 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert......[...]

vii Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tes[...]

viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect a[...]

ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informatio[...]

x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must pres[...]

xi P6T SE specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel ® Dynamic Speed T echnology * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® X58 / ICH10R System Bus Up to 6.4GT/s; Intel ® QuickPath Interconnect Memory 6 x [...]

xii (continued on the next page) P6T SE specications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS T urboV - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ [...]

xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. P6T SE specications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SA T A connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Heade[...]

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ASUS P6T SE 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P6T SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with th[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard cons[...]

ASUS P6T SE 1-3 Chapter 1 ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design With power efciency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8+2 phase VRM design (8-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) leads the industry with its 96% power efciency . High quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFET s for minimum switching loss &[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Fan Xpert ASUS [...]

ASUS P6T SE 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility . Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash utility . See page 3-4 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This featur[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal o[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-3 Chapter 2 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-33 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-5 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 4. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 2-22 5. Onboard Power-on switch 2-1 6. CPU, chassis, an[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to [...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-5 Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor . • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immed[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B Load lever Retention tab 3. Lift[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-7 Chapter 2 The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU se[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-9 Chapter 2 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable fro[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for bet[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For s[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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. V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* [...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Chapter 2 V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* OCZ OCZ3X16004GK 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.9 • • • Aeneon AXH760UD10-16H 1GB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1601-9-9-9-28) • • • • Aeneon AXH860UD20-16H 2GB DS N/A Heat-[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.1 • • Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFB 1G[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-15 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of T riple-channel memory conguration. • C*: Supports[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 2.4.3 Insta[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subs ections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make t[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller [...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with t[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) or PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better p[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-21 Chapter 2 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. • Before you [...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-23 Chapter 2 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. External SA T A port* 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port** 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 1. Audio I/O ports*** 6. US[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In [...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-25 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-27 Chapter 2 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased s[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-29 Chapter 2 4. ICH10R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A 1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the Intel ® Matrix Storage T echnology through t[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB910; USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up t[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-31 Chapter 2 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector . Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. Ch[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1–2; 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black w[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-33 Chapter 2 10. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congured system, we [...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) Th[...]

ASUS P6T SE 2-35 Chapter 2 12. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin denitions, [...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge p[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply t[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS le • Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS ?[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-3 Chapter 3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Fom the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Progra[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST). Before you start using this utility [...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Chapter 3 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS le. • [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility . Otherwise, POST continues with its test routi[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another . 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the spec[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Y ou can also set the system time and date and BIOS language in this menu. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Chapter 3 T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SA T A drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no SA T A drive is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SA T A device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (A T API Re[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.2 Storage Conguration The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Conguration SATA Conguraton [Enhanced] Congure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE [...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 SA T A Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology . Congration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM mode[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-13 Chapter 3 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] When set to [Disable[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1860MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] The DRAM Frequency conguration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM fre[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM Back-T o-Back CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [32 DRAM Clock] 2nd Information: 1N-53-0-0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM T iming Mode [Auto] [...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] The followi[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.12 ICH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 ICH PCIE V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SB PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.14 DRAM Bus V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.16 DRAM CTRL REF V oltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference V oltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability . 3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Li[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-19 Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhance[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Chapter 3 Intel(R) T urbo Mode tech [Enabled] T urbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-ST A TE T ech [Disabled] The Intel ® C-State T echnology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. Enable this item only when [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 High Denition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio stand[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devi[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor auto[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-27 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control item and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for qui[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-29 Chapter 3 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to [...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Check page 3-4, section 3.2.2 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 Curre[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Current CMOS Restore CMOS A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit PATH: A: BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08/2009 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown AS[...]

ASUS P6T SE 3-33 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con gurati[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit &[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Always install the [...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily . Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx . The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan proles offer exible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Su[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power: • T urbo Mode • High Performance Mode Selecting Auto Mode will have the system shift modes a[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.5 ASUS T urboV ASUS T urboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency , CPU voltage, QPI/Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows ® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage [...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer , you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser , Skype, or other Express Gate ap[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio Jack) [...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T A channels. 4.4.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in paral[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SA T A HDDs. T o do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST . 2. Go to the Main menu > Storage Conguration , and then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Congure SA T A as item to [RAID]. 4. S[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-13 Chapter 4 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREA TE VOLUME menu. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press &[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager T o exit the utility 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. A re y ou s ur e yo u wa nt t o exit? (Y /N[...]

ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista operating system, use either a oppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver . The motherboard does not provide a o[...]

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ASUS P6T SE 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi- graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installA TIon procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power requir[...]

ASUS P6T SE 5-3 Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.2 T riple CrossFireX installation 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your moth[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest d[...]

ASUS P6T SE 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window , click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Congure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX . 4. Click Apply , and then click OK to exit the window . Enabling T rip[...]

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