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    P6T SE Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    guide...ix P6T SE specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard
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    3.4.1 SATA 1-6 3-8 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-10 3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-10 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-13 3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-13 3.5.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM
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    3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 Chipset 3-21 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-22 3.6.4 USB Configuration 3-23 3.6.5 PCIPnP 3-24 3.7 Power menu 3-24 3.7.1 Suspend Mode 3-24 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-24 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-24 3.7.4 ACPI
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    Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-11 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-11 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-15 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-15 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-15 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P6T SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support
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    P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS
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    P6T SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a
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    xiv
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    with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P6T SE motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items
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    memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. See page 2-5 for details. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset
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    includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 4-6 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal
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    audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against
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    a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 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 menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS P6T SE 1-5
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 5. Onboard Power-on switch 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 7. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. Clear RTC RAM
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1
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    is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to
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    key into the CPU notch. The CPU fits 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! CPU notch Alignment key then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A ASUS P6T SE B 2-7
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    properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Your P6T SE motherboard is compatible with LGA1366 and LGA775 CPU fan and heatsink assemblies, providing more flexibility for CPU cooling options. Ensure that you have installed
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    the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P6T SE 2-9
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    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 Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the table above for recommended memory
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    at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size CORSAIR OCZ OCZ
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    B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) 4GB (Kit of 2) DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB 65 2.0 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D 1.75-1.85 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) •••• (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 •••• ASUS P6T SE 2-13
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    Dimm(Bios) Voltage 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 (1333-9-9-9-24) DIMM socket support ( DS PQI PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) • •••• •• •••• P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor
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    as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P6T SE 2-15
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    the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The
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    PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P6T SE 2-17
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    usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IOH 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Audio
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    support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports ) PCI Express x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19
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    PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for Triple CrossFireX™ mode. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-33 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See
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    reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P6T SE 2-21
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    2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Doing so may cause the system to halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 1-2. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over
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    . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Audio I/O ports*** • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. See section 3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. ASUS P6T SE
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    Mbps connection OFF Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT LED SPEED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Orange - Black - Gray - 4-channel
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6T SE 2-25
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    to��t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P6T SE 2-27
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    signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) Master
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P6T SE 2-29
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    Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors
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    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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P6T SE 2-31
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    9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 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 wire
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    more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. PSU suggested list PS U suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T SE 2-33
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    you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than
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    Ground POWER SW RESET SW 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 functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P6T SE 2-35
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    continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup
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    the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View
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    ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. P6TSE.ROM ASUS P6T SE P6TSE Ensure to load
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    . • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-5
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    changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-7
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    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 them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring:Supported Type [Auto] LBA/
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    mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). Setting ASUS P6T SE 3-9
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    SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] BIOS SETUP UTILITY [35] Some SATA
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    the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-11
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    vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech DRAM
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    mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on each memory channel. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock
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    menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n�d�i�n�g��o�n��th�e��D�I�M��M�s� you install on the motherboard Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [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 Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] (SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-15
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    a 0.00625V interval. The value [1.90000V] of the QPI/DRAM Core Voltage item is supported only if the OV_ QPI_DRAM jumper is enabled. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. 3.5.10 IOH Voltage [Auto] Allows
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    76V N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.66V-2.46V 3.5.15 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage 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. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-17
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    005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.5.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled
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    when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure
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    choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default
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    item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change
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    Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Realtek LAN [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM
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    USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE
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    menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support
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    [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-25
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    when you enable the CPU 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 quiet CPU fan operation, or [Turbo] to
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    want to detect this item. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the
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    . This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. 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. Configuration options
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    ] Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P6T SE 3-29
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    UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS
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    corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P6T SE 3-31
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    you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: P6T SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/08
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    can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 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 recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS
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    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit &
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    • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    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 files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the
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    Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P6T SE
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    , fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. The fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P6T SE 4-5
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    according to current system status. You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching 6 Engine After installing EPU-6 Engine from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by double-clicking the 6 Engine tray icon. The
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    Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually
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    OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. in the 4-8 Chapter
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    Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button ASUS P6T SE 4-9
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    disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a USB floppy disk before installing the operating system. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives
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    allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-11
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    set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel audio and video editing. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE 4-13
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    DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility 1. From the utility main
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    in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS P6T SE
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    Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P6T SE 5-1
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    minimum power required by your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Install only the identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards that are ATI®-certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. • The motherboard
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    card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS P6T SE
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    . • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. The ATI Triple CrossFireX
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    and then click OK to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the CrossFireX technology. 5. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5 ASUS P6T SE 5-5
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    Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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