Asus P6T Deluxe V2 manual

Motherboard P6T Deluxe V2[...]

ii E4398 First Edition December 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 purch[...]

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

iv Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-22 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-24 2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-26 2.8 Connectors .......................................[...]

v Contents 3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-15 3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-16 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................ 3-17 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner .........................................[...]

vi Contents 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 3-32 3.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 3-34 3.7 Boot menu ...................................................................[...]

vii Contents 4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 4-44 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks ..................................... 4-45 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations ............................................. 4-45 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................[...]

viii Notices 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[...]

ix 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 all[...]

x 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 information[...]

xi 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. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you[...]

xii P6T Deluxe V2 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 Mem[...]

xiii (continued on the next page) P6T Deluxe V2 specications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS T urboV - ASUS T rue 16+2 Phase Power Design - Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Wind-Flow Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Des[...]

xiv P6T Deluxe V2 specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External SA T A 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1[...]

1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P6T Deluxe V2 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 wit[...]

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 the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ h[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS T urboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS T urboV . This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an advanced and easy-to-use interface—allowing you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. With micro adjustments of the CPU [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU—the world’s rst power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in dif ferent geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to achieve[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless ne-tune the performance without having to short the pins! See page 2-26 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard agains[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 1-7 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction[...]

2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 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 .............[...]

2.1 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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling [...]

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

2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-36 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-6 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-34 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-12 5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3[...]

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, m ake sure that you place it into the ch assis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into th[...]

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, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap i[...]

2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 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 the loa[...]

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, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 7. Apply several drop[...]

8. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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 separately , make sure that you use only Intel ?[...]

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 from the connector on the mot[...]

2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler . Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Ca[...]

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 better performance with less power consumption. Th[...]

2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB and 2GB 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 system stability , use a more ef?[...]

V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltag e DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* KINGSTON KHX14900D3K3/3GX (XMP) 3GB (Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • Super T alent W1866UX2GB 2GB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package CL8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) • • Aeneon AXH760UD10-18J (XMP) 1GB SS[...]

V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* D* CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D (XMP) 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 1.65 • • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 (XMP) 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • Crucial BL12864[...]

P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability • Hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec denition, DDR3-1600 is support[...]

V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK 4GB (kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T -6GBNQ 6GB (kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 • • • KINGMAX FLFD45F-B[...]

P6T Deluxe V2 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability 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 o[...]

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to 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 Installing a DIMM DIMM notch 1 1 2[...]

2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections 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 the necessary hardware setti[...]

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 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock [...]

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 x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specicati[...]

• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (white) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for 3-W ay CrossF[...]

2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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 such as system passwords. Except [...]

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 change the jumper settings for extra-high overv[...]

2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the [...]

2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell ® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a[...]

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. External SA T A port. This port connects to an external a Serial A T A hard disk drive. DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. 14. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connec[...]

2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable co[...]

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 • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the I[...]

4. ICH10R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A 1-6 [red]) 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 the onboard Intel ® I[...]

5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1 1 12, USB1314) 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 to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1[...]

6. 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! Y ou can attach a FireWire/1394 [...]

7. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 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 wire of each cable matches the ground pin[...]

8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The sig[...]

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 recommend that you use a po[...]

1 1. Optical drive audio co nne cto r (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 12. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, c[...]

• 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) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.[...]

ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector , making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel fun[...]

2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan Y ou can install an additional 40 mm x 40 mm system fan (purchased separately) on the Northbridge heatsink for better cooling performance. Follow the instructions below to install the system fan. 1. Locate the two screws on the Northbridge heatsink, as shown in the right gure, and then remove the two sc[...]

2.10 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 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 protector . 5. T urn on the devices in the follo[...]

2.11 Turning off the computer 2.1 1.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shu[...]

3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

Chapter summary 3 ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-9 3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-12 3.4 Ai T weaker ..............[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® deskt[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using 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 S[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-5 3.1.3 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b.[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the curr[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk. A:>afudos /iP6TD.ROM Write the B[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk, or the USB ash disk that contains the u[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section exp[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-1 1 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu scre[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-13 3.3.5 SA T A 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit [...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-15 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be ef fective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memor[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-17 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you ins[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.2 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] 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] When set to [Disable[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-19 PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency . The values range from 100 to 200. 3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency c[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM WRITE Recovery T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-21 DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.10 IOH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Hub (IOH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.70V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.1 1 IOH PCIE V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the IOH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.76V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.12 ICH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Contr[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-23 Blue Y ellow Purple Red CPU V oltage 0.85000V– 1.22500V 1.23125V– 1.29375V 1.30000V– 1.35000V 1.35625V 1.70000V CPU PLL V oltage 1.80V–1.90V 1.92V–2.00V 2.02V–2.10V 2.12V–2.50V QPI/DRAM Core V oltage 1.20000V– 1.26875V 1.27500V– 1.32500V 1.33125V– 1.40000V 1.40625V– 1.70000V IOH V oltage 1.10V–1.18V 1[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.21 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability . Y ou may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Con[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-25 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information th[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 Enhanced Halt Sta[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-27 A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) T ech [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] In[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Chipset Conguration PCI Express Selector [Auto] Allows you to decide the Link Width of the PCIe x16_2 slot and PCIe x16_3 slot. Conguration options: [Auto] [[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-29 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 standard that the [...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.4 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. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Co[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-31 3.5.5 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 devices not requi[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system susp[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-33 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC p[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 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 ha[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-35 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan control feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control item. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan.[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that app[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-37 3.7.2 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 [Enabled] Thi[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 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 N[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-39 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] allows changes [...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 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 sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. B[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-41 3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.10 ASUS Express GA TE SSD for details. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] En[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Y our CMOS Prole. Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your prole name and press <Enter>, and then choose a prole number to save your CMOS settings in the Save T o su[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 3-43 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Check Marvell LAN [...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 3.9 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. Exit & Save C[...]

4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 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 congurations .......[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 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 lat[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus software through the Installation Wiza[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Y ukon VCT Application Installs Marvell Y ukon Virtual Cable T ester Driver . Marvell RAID Uti[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and al[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-5 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell ® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact inf[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-7 ASUS TurboV ASUS EPU 6-Engine ASUS Express Gate SSD Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied informat[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-9 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 MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. T[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 7. When the logo images appear[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology . The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-13 Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show . When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference Y ou can customize the application using the Prefer ence section in the m[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you wan[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser . This b ro ws er displays various Windows ® management inf[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. [...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Nap, Fan Xpert, and T urboV utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. C[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-19 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequ[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-21 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fa[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan prole modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for qui[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-23 4.3.7 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 . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou c[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support *• Click Current to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button . *• Click T otal to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Advanc[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-25 Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings Conguration options in Advanced settings menu The following lists the conguration options and their denitions in Advanced settings menu. • CPU Frequency: Rai[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Conguration options T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A Downclocking -1% to -50% Downclocking -1% to -50% vCore V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/High Small/High Chipset V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A On/Off On/Off T urn Off ha[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-27 4.3.8 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 m[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click More Setting from the T urboV main screen to display detailed conguration options for CPU/chip voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. • Only Intel ® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to [Auto] befo[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-29 4.3.9 SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility The ADI AD2000B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positi[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Setup The Setup tab allows you to adjust multi-speaker settings. Click speaker to test individual speaker volume Click to swap center/subwoofer output in 5.1 / 7.1 Surround mode Click to test the volume of all individual speakers Click to choose a multi-speaker conguration Drag slider to adjust individual speaker[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-31 Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to congure detailed utility settings. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to boost microphone volume[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Jack conguration This screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. B. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows XP™ Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow t[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-33 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Y ou will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. General options Click th[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features V oice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-35 4.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer , you will be at the Express Gate SSD menu where you can start the web browser , Skype, or other Express Gate applications. ?[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function P AUSE/BREAK Power-off ESC/F8 Continue to boot OS DEL Enter BIOS setup In the Express Gate Environment: Key Function <Alt> + <T ab> Switch between softwares <Ctrl> + <Alt&[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-37 Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate SSD settings. Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Language: choose your preferred input language and[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Express Gate SSD settings. The LaunchBar can be congured to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the softwares. It can also be congured to dock on any of the four sides of [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-39 Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported). Click to show “About Express Gate SSD”. Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you pres[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable every LAN port(s). Express Gate SSD will automatically use whichever port is connected. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • If you plug the network cable into a different [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-41 Using the Photo Manager Express Gate SSD provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your hard drive or external storage devices (such as USB dongles, card readers, or optical disks). Y ou can view pictures in thumbnail view; in an enlarged view individually; in a lename/data list view;[...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under T ools conguration menu page. See page 3-41 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Enabled] Ente[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-43 The Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update. Use the checkbox “Keep user prole” to decide whether the Updater should do so. Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from la[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support 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 parallel, inter[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-45 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID se[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge. T o enter the Intel ?[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-47 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 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 0 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Str[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-49 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 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 1 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mi[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 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 10 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to sele[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-51 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1 . From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 7. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and re[...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after c[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 4-53 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go t o t he Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a o[...]

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to insta[...]

5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple A TI ® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards.[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 Chapter summary 5 5.1 A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................... 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards ..................................... 5-2 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-4 5.4 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ....[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 5-1 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 installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready g[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 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 required by your system. [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 5-3 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 motherb[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 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 driver from the AMD [...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 5-5 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 riple [...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.4 NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.4.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have tw[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 5-7 5.4.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology in Windows ® After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA ® Control Panel under the Windows ?[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support (B2) From the Personalization window , select Display Settings . (B3) From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings . (B4) Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel .[...]

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 5-9 (B5) The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI conguration From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply .[...]

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