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1. Ex o9 ov cPU 3 q 2 2 1 c Normal Enable OV 8 Default f Ss B O B ov QPI DRAM OV DRAM BUS 12 2 3 12 2 3 is Coo an nir a Normal Enable OV Normal Enable OV em ei Default Default P6T SE CPU DRAM BUS QPI DRAM overvoltage settings OV_CPU OV_DRAM_BUS OV_QPI_DRAM Pins 1 2 Default up to 1 70V up to 1 90V up to 1 70V Pins 2 3 OV Enabled lup to 2 10V up to 2 46V up to 1 90V Before you change the jumper settings for extra high overvoltage ability use the BIOS items first to adjust the desired CPU DRAM and QPI performance Make sure your system functions well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of these three jumpers DO NOT set the OV CPU jumper to pins 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 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V The system may need a better cooling syste
2. LU O ASUS Y P T SE aM p sh dx am 95 gums H ss 5353 55 mm Es 22 22 22 mm l AA AO AO P6T SE 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM A1 and DIMM A2 Channel B DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 Channel C DIMM C1 and DIMM C2 Recommended memory configuration for better performance Sockets Vose omma jommai omme DIB omuc OM CH EENL AMNEM CN NN zu NM Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated LN Due to 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 configuration 2 10 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM Sockets EN l Z l You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A Channel B and Channel C The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel or triple channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to Intel spec definition X M P DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only According to Int
3. 4 L1 _ Q AnA nsus Tanga me 1 XE p l IE1394 2 E PIN 1 Eu p TE FoF 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 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 signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature eee de E 3 Py E lt lt oo 5 EH Ba Rs E en D on em o lO oo 9 gt P6T SE Lo c zZ q OO wii Do LC Or A CHASSIS O mt m P6T SE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS P6T SE 2 31 9 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN1 2 3 pin PWR FAN The fan co
4. S 0 H CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN IN O ile l 0 CPU FAN PWM oo Hu E pm P6T SE CPU fan connector RN 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan s Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard ASUS P6T SE 2 9 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 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets T i E
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6. INPUTS AUDIO INPUTS Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mM gt e e m ear Front R ASUS P6T SE 2 25 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 9 Rear Front Center Subwoofer Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers C Rear Front mmu y re 94 Ji omes AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS 1 w Tm Side Center Subwoofer 9 6 3 E gt 2 26 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 7 3 Internal connectors 1 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis j EB mmmn d i BI 1 E SPDIF OUT r iF H O D ASUS LL P6T SE d O Q O mE a 6 o5 6 S Ee 000A P6T SE Digital audio connector Z The S PDIF module is purchased separately 2 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mount
7. continued on the next page Xi P6T SE specifications summary ASUS Unique Features 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 Fanless Design Heat pipe solution ASUS Fanless Design Stack Cool 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q Connector ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive ASUS TurboV utility Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 00625V increment vCPU PLL 36 step reference voltage control vDRAM Bus 49 step DRAM bus voltage control vChipset N B 31 step chipset voltage control vNB PCle 65 step chipset PCle bus voltage control SFS Stepless Frequency Selection Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Back Panel I O Ports 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port Purple 1 x PS 2 Mouse port Green 1 x S PDIF Out Coaxial Optical 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 8 channel Audio I O continued on the next page xii P6T SE specifications summary Internal I O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan co
8. CrossFireX CrossFireX bridge goldfingers 5 2 Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two I graphics cards separately Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card Triple CrossFireX installation Prepare three CrossFireX ready graphics cards Insert the three graphics 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 recommended for multi graphics card installation Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card ASUS P6T SE 5 3 5 4 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 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
9. A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modification When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys N The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the 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 If the system fails to boot after 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ee E a e EH
10. Kit of 2 Package Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 24 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1866MHz capability Vendor Part No DIMM socket support Optional A B SS Chip Chip NO 3 Timing Size DS Brand DIMM BIOS Voltage KHX14900D3K3 3GX 3GB HeatSink 1333 9 9 9 24 165 KINGSTON XMP Aeneon Aeneon ASUS P6T SE Kit of 3 Package AXH760UD10 18J m HeatSink CL10 XMP Package 1333 8 8 8 24 AXH860UD20 18J m Heat Sink CL10 XMP Package 1333 8 8 8 24 2 11 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1800MHz capability SS Chi Timi DIMM socket support Vendor Part No Size DS Bean d Chip NO DIMM BIOS Voltage Optional CM3X1024 1800C7DIN 4 XMP KHX14400D3K2 2GN 2GB EPP Heat Sink GB N A Package 7 Heat Sink Package CORSAIR KINGSTON N A 1 9 Kit of 2 KHX14400D3K3 3GX 3GB Heat Sink XMP KINGSTON Kit of 3 Package 1333 9 9 9 24 1 65 TX1800KLU 2GK 2GB Heat Sink Transcend XMP Kit of 2 Package PVS32G1800LLKN 2GB Heat Sink CL8 8 8 20 EPP Kit of 2 Package 1066 7 7 7 20 aN 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 configuration B Supports three 3 modules inserted into the orange slots A1 B1 and C1 as one set of Triple channel memory configuration aN e ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM sup
11. 22 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock S DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock S DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 6 DRAM Clock ASUS P6T SE 3 15 3 16 DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock G DRAM Clock The following ten 10 items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the Enter key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the m value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key 3 5 7 CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage The values range from 0 85000V to 2 10000V with a 0 00625V interval e Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage
12. C1A0 01250 0125 Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Z Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV See Chapter 3 for details r i oO n 2 K Q For advanced overclock ability adjust first the BIOS items and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV 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 4 7 4 3 6 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet Skype and viewing your pictures Within a few seconds of powering on your computer you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser Skype or other Express Gate applications Notices about ASUS Express Gate EN Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset controlled onboard SATA ports only All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA
13. This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows 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 four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information 12 ASUS Q Connector system panel Use the ASUS Q Connector to connect disconnect the chassis front panel cables Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q Connector 1 Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q Connector Refer to the labels on the Q Connector to know the detailed pin definitions and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the chassis model 2 Install the ASUS Q Connector to the system panel connector making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherbo
14. AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents op t lii lli e vii criar m viii TOG UE EEN COUN c Ix P6T SE specifications SUMMALPY cssccsesseesseesssesseeeseessseesseesssensneessseneseeessenenees xi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 IN PC ON vd 1 1 1 2 e tK rc 1 1 1 3 Special TOA le 1 2 1 3 1 Product o p e n tz tcr P EN 1 2 1 3 2 ASUS Unique features sssssseeenenenne 1 2 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 1 Before you proceed PE 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overvieW ssssssssnssunsnnnnnnnnnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn na 2 2 2 2 1 Motherboard Ay OUT sssocsiitasnsxvsriv etin YER DIERUM ERE UP PEP TEE E RD up 2 2 2d Layout COMMIS casos iFaris uio Cul esuv eei kd apr e Mti du iwREUR S Uii EE 2 3 2 2 3 Placement declines su
15. Alt F2 during the Power On Self Tests POST Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways Press lt Alt gt F2 during POST to display the following Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 34 FLASH TYPE BOARD BOARD VER VER DATE DATE PATH jo eee E Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info ELIT Ata Move B Backup Esc Exit N Press lt Tab gt to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found When found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done AN 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 LN 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 3 4 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file
16. BIOS setup Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears AN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Enter to change password Enter again to disabled password Supervisor Password Installed User Password Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to sele
17. Disabled Set Enhanced Mode IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 when Native OS i e WIN2000 Win XP Vista is used SATA Configuration Enhanced Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Configure SATA as IDE Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI LN f you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices keep the default setting IDE If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands If you want to create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 or the Intel Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives set this item to RAID Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Disables or enables device write protection This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS Configuration option Disabled Enabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 3 4 3 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration It appears only when you set the item Co
18. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable The value 2 10000V of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV CPU 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 8 CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage The values range from 1 80V to 2 50V with a 0 02V interval 3 5 9 QPI DRAM Core Voltage Auto Allows you to set the QPI DRAM Core voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 90000V with 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 you to set the I O Hub IOH voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 70V with a 0 02V interval 3 5 11 IOH PCIE Voltage Auto Allows you to set the IOH PCIE voltage The values range from 1 50V to 2 76V with a 0 02V interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 12 ICH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the I O Controller Hub ICH voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 40V with a 0 10V interval 3 5 13 ICH PCIE Voltage Auto Allows you to set the SB PCIE voltage The values range from 1 50V to 1 80V with a 0 10V
19. System Time 13 51 25 Use ENTER TAB System Date Wed 01 14 2009 or SHIFT TAB to Lanquage English select a field HDT722516DLA380 Use or to SATA2 Not Detected configure system Date SATA3 ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected Select Screen Storage Configuratio Select Item System Information Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit 702 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu items Navigation keys 3 3 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items WET For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another 3 3 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items
20. or b to create a 32 64bit Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press Enter DRAN x N 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 4 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 3 Go to the Make disk menu and then click Intel ICH10R 32 64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection To 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 Press F6 and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install ensure that you select Intel R SATA RAID Controller Desktop ICH10R 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver 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 co
21. to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure 1 2 3 4 Z If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and 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 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
22. 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Unlocked retaining clip RN A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for
23. 8 pin PANEL 2 34 11 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 31 12 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 2 30 13 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394 2 2 31 14 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 2 30 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 27 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT 2 27 ASUS P6T SE 2 3 2 2 3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to 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 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 LN Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA FAN1 connector to ensure system stability the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if t
24. 9 9 9 24 1 65 OCZ OCZ3P1600EB1G 1GB SS N A 2GB OCZ OCZ3P16002GK SS N A 7 1333 7 7 7 20 1601 8 8 8 28 OCZ3P1600EB4GK DS N A 2 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600MHz capability continued DIMM socket support SS PP Part No Size Be Chip Brand Chip NO DIMM BIOS Voltage ede eae 4GB Kit of 2 Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package Heat Sink 7 7 7 14 1749 Package 1066 7 7 7 20 uA Heat Sink Package Heat Sink CL9 9 9 24 1 65 Package 1066 7 7 7 20 OCZ3X16004GK DS N A 7 7 7 20 1 9 AXH760UD10 16H 1GB SS N A 1601 9 9 9 28 AXH860UD20 16H 2GB DS N A 1601 9 9 9 28 2GB Kit of 2 4GB Kit of 2 3GB Kit of 3 Cell Shock CS322271 DS N A Mushkin 996657 DS N A 7 7 7 20 PVT33G1600ELK SS N A 4GB HeatSink 7 7 7 20 PVS34G1600LLKN toro DS N A bodas 10667 7720 29 6GB HeatSink CL9 9 9 24 PVT36G1600ELK tora PS NA Package 10667 7720 185 9 9 9 24 MFADR401PA0102 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 1333 9 9 9 24 BoxP N 2GB TXD32048M1600HC7DC Kit of 2 TXD31024M1600HC7 Heat Sink 7 7 1 21 Sec ONIS Package 1333 8 8 824 17571 85 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333MHz capability SS Timin DIMM socket support Vendor Part No Size ps Chip Brand Chip NO Dimm Bi GS Voltage Nd M A DATA SC63l1B16 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 1333 9 9 9 24 A DATA AD31333E002
25. ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration P Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 7 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options 81 POS Only S3 Only Auto 3 7 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume No Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options No Yes 3 7 3 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Add additional tables as per ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 7 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 7 5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Gestore on AC Power Lows power ori MEMMEILCINMENIN Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Last State Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Restore On AC Power Loss Power Of
26. Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 3 3 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter 3 3 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 3 3 7 Pop up window 3 3 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration sese pem j ISRIET tao to select options for that item l Ense ETSEN 3 3 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Scroll bar Pop up window 3 3 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ASUS P6T SE 3 7 3 4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information You can also set the system t
27. Allows automatic selection of the PIO Programmed input output modes which correspond to different data transfer rates 0 1 2 3 4 Set the PIO mode to Mode 0 1 2 3 or 4 DMA Mode Auto DMA Direct 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 to Auto allows automatic selection of the DMA mode SMART Monitoring Auto Auto Allows automatic selection of the S M A R T Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Enabled Enables the S M A R T feature Disabled Disables the S M A R T feature 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enabled Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16 bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32 bit double word transfer to the processor This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of data Disabled Disables this function ASUS P6T SE 3 9 3 4 2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Configuration Set Compatible Mode n aaa aa when Legacy OS i e SATA Configuraton Enhanced WIN ME 98 NT4 0 MS Configure SATA as IDE DOS is used Hard Disk Write Protect
28. Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel R Virtualization Tech Enabled The Intel Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU TM Function Enabled This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the No Execution Page Protection Technology Setting this item to Disabled forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel R HT Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading Technology function When disabled only one thread per activated core is enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Processor Cores All Allows you to 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 soeed When set to Enabled the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system Confi
29. Fan 1 2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q fan control feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control item and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q Fan When set to Standard the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature Set this item to Silent to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation or Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Configuration options Standard Silent Turbo Power Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignored if you do not 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 Enter to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UT Main A
30. Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the support DVD icon p De ities Drivers Please selectitems on the right side 2 The support DVD contents are a displayed in graphical format O O d Powe Bren Tr Double click the Manual folder 3 Double click the folder of your selected manual The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models Chapter 4 Software support 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 file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 ASUS PC Probe Il 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 Il senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others Because PC Probe ll is software based you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching PC Probe II 1 Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD 2 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt PC Probe Il gt PC Probe Il v1 xx xx The PC Probe II main window app
31. RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID
32. 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 system setup es after saving the Exit amp Save Changes changes Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults a Select Screen Tt Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc fF Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Ok to save changes and exit Z If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press Enter to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System
33. interval 3 5 14 DRAM Bus Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 50V to 2 46V with a 0 02V interval N The value 2 46V of the DRAM Bus Voltage item is supported only if the OV DRAM BUS jumper is enabled otherwise the maximum voltage supported is 1 90V See 2 CPU DRAM Bus QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2 22 for details According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V The values of the CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings Refer to the table below for details The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage DRAM Bus Voltage 3 5 15 Blue 0 85000V 1 22500V 1 80V 1 90V 1 20000V 1 26875V 1 10V 1 18V 1 50V 1 58V 1 10V 1 20V 1 50V 1 60V 1 50V 1 64V Yellow 1 23125V 1 29375V 1 92V 2 00V 1 27500V 1 32500V 1 20V 1 24V 1 60V 1 66V 1 30V 1 40V 1 70V 1 80V N A Purple 1 30000V 1 35000V 2 02V 2 10V 1 33125V 1 40000V 1 26V 1 30V 1 68V 1 74V N
34. later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using 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 2 5 3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller edirect to IRQ 9 R Communications Port COM1 loppy Disk Controller 7 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 6 _ IRQHolderforPCISteering I8 8 Numeric Data Processor 0000000000000 14 9 Primary IDE Channel o These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices 10 11 12 IRQ assignments for this motherboard IOH PCIET6 1 PCIE16_2 PCIE16 3 ICH 24 25 26
35. oO A OV CPU CA Ta RJ HE EATX12V D e 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module OP fann op DDR3 DIMM_A2 DDR3 DIMM A1 DDR3 DIMM B2 DDR3 DIMM B1 DDR3 DIMM C2 DDR3 DIMM C1 CPU FAN 6 LII ened ICS PCIEX1 1 mamum RER el P6T SE Intel ICH10R Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 Ww a iu rd a Super 1 0 6315N ASM8283 p JMB363 PCIEX16_3 CHA_FAN2 Realtek OV QPI DRAM CHASSIS x ALCT200 EEE GCE mum LLILILTI PCI2 OV DRAM BUS CLRTC 9 D 1 6 SPDIF_OUT 1E1394_2 USB910 USB1112 USB78 c PANEL ve ERE 3 7 s zz rz quum oo ee W WM in 12 W 29 Ue l 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 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 2 33 LGA1366 CPU Socket 2 5 DDR3 DIMM slots 2 10 CPU DRAM Bus QPI DRAM overvoltage settings 3 pin OV CPU 3 pin OV DRAM BUS 3 pin OV QPI DRAM Onboard Power on switch 2 1 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA FAN1 2 3 pin PWR FAN da ICH10R Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 2 29 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI EIDE 2 28 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 21 System panel connector 20
36. or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you 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 package Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery
37. seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Reset When setting this item to Reset ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks cookies browsing history This is useful in the rare case where 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 Ld ASUS P6T SE 3 31 3 32 3 9 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O C PROFILE Configuration Typing your profile name 0 9 a z A Z are acceptable O C Profile 1 Status Not Installed O C Profile 2 Status Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile Name Default Profile Save To Uninstalled Load CMOS Profiles Load From Blank Start O C Profile Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press lt Enter gt and
38. the utility to select and Express Gate Enabled update BIOS Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds This utility supports Reset User Data No 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only gt ASUS O C Profile 3 CD DISC read only gt AI NET 2 aa Select Screen 14 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice Check page 3 4 section 3 2 2 for details ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 34 FLASH TYPE Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit 3 9 2 Express Gate 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 8 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30
39. when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS file EN e The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a removable device The removable devices supported by ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility vary with motherboard models For motherboards without the floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port floppy disk drive if supported 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again B DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure L4 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 lt details ASUS P6T SE 3 5 3 3 BIOS setup program
40. 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup Intel Matrix Storage The Intel Matrix Storage technology supported by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 function to improve both system performance and data safety You can also combine two RAID sets to get higher performance capacity or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function For example RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives EN For Windows XP If you want to install the system to a hard 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 For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration ke Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set s using SATA HD
41. 10G DS ELPIDA J1108BABG AE E DS AENEON AEH93R10F SS Asint DDRIII1208 AE DS Asint DDRIII208 AE DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN BE DS Qimonda__ IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support DIMM socket support Optional Timing DIMM BIOS Voltage 7 7 8 7 8 CL7 1066 7 7 7 20 7 7 7 7 20 7 7 7 20 7 7 A Supports two 2 modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration B Supports three 3 modules inserted into the orange slots A1 B1 and C1 as one set of Triple channel memory configuration C Supports four 4 modules inserted into the orange slots A1 B1 and C1 and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple channel memory configuration D Supports six 6 modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of Triple channel memory configuration e 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 e Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS P6T SE 2 16 2 4 3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug 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 components To install a DIMM DIMM notch 1 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket
42. 27 28 29 30 31 A is C E F G ot 1 E oa SB controller 1 SB controller 2 SB controller 3 SB controller 4 H SB controller 5 SB controller 6 SB 2 0 controller 1 SB 2 0 controller 2 ATA controller 1 ATA controller 2 udio Azalia 2 18 Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot 2 9 9 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot 2 5 6 PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2 0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots PCI slot 2 PCle 2 0 x16 3 slot white at x4 link PCI slot 1 PCle 2 0 x16 2 slot blue at x16 link PCI Express x1 1 slot PCle 2 0 x16 1 slot blue at x16 link ASUS P6T SE 2 19 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration x16 Recommend Single VGA PCle card x16 PCle card x4 PCle card for single VGA Dual VGA PCle card Triple VGA PCle card aN In single VGA card mode use first the PCle 2 0 x16 1 slot blue or PCle 2 0 x16 2 slot blue for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get bet
43. 8BAFA AE E 1GB ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E ECC 7 ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA AG E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E 8 CL7 ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAWO AE E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 1066 7 7 7 20 G SKILL F3 8500CL6D 2GBHK TE oj SS NA Heat Sink Package 6 6 6 15 Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C G7NO 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 s s Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8 G7 1GB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 7 ynix HMT125UG6AFP8C G7NO 2GB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 I i I B yhix HYMT125U64ZNF8 G7 2GB DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP G7 7 KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C ZCF8 5 s 7 a 1 MICRON MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 Vendor Part No Size 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware information P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1067MHz capability continued Vendor MICRON imonda imonda imonda imonda imonda Transcend eneon sint sint lixir WINTEC Part No MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 IMSH1GU03A1F1C 10F IMSH1GU03A1F1C 10G IMSH1GU13A1F1C 10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C 10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C 10G TS256MLK64V1U AEH760UD00 10FA98X SLY3128M8 EAE SLZ3128M8 EAE M2F2G64CB8HAN4 BE 3DU3191A 10 Size 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 1GB SS Chip Brand Chip NO DS MICRON 7VD22 SS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 10F SS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 10G DS IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F DS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 10F DS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C
44. 9 24 AMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 1333 9 9 9 24 IEEE 9 9 AMSUNG M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC 1333 9 9 9 24 I I 9 ranscend T5128MLK64V3U 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 1333 9 9 9 24 sint SLY3128M8 EDJ 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208 DJ 9 9 9 24 i sint SLZ3128M8 EDJ 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208 DJ 9 9 9 24 s i UFFALO FSX1333D3G 1G 1GB SS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 7 7 7 20 UFFALO FSX1333D3G 2G 2GB DS NA Heat Sink Package 1066 7 7 7 20 7 d E M2F2G64CB8HA4N CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN CG 1333 9 9 9 24 TEM Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1GB SS PATRIOT Heat Sink Package 7 1337 7 7 7 20 1 7 TN 3GB CL9 9 9 24 PVT33G1333ELK Kit of 3 SS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 7 7 7 20 1 65 6GB CL9 9 9 24 PVT36G1333ELK Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 7 7 7 20 MFACR322LA0105 1GB DS PQI PQC36488S15R 1333 9 9 9 24 x P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1067MHz capability un DIMM socket support SS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing DIMM Voltage Optional DS BIOS A B D CORSAIR CM3X1024 1066C7 1GB DS NA Heat Sink Package 7 14 Crucial CT12864BA1067 85FB 1GB SS MICRON Z9HWQ 7 Crucial CT12864BA1067 85FD 1GB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 ECT Crucial CT25664BA1067 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 gt S ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAWO AE E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E nter M ee DS 1066 7 7 7 20 ELPIDA EBJ11RD
45. 94 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard l 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 allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card OBER B E g s El 3 S g q 5 O a 39 m 5 5 amp nQats E e tzzo Aaodomcw O HO L pe HE is Y EIU CD P6T SE Internal audio connector 2 30 Chapter 2 Hardware information 7 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394 2 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis ERE B w Ah
46. A N A N A DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA B C Auto Red 1 35625V 1 70000V 2 12V 2 50V 1 40625V 1 70000V 1 32V 1 70V 1 76V 2 76V N A N A 1 66V 2 46V 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 ASUS P6T SE 3 5 16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA B C Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Control 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 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 3 5 18 CPU Differential Amplitude Auto Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability Configuration options Auto 700mV B00mV 900mV 1000mV 3 5 19 CPU Clock Skew Auto Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability You may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time Configuration options Auto Normal Delay 100ps Delay 1500ps 3 5 20 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Set to Disabled to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or Auto for EMI control Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 3 5 21 IOH Clock Skew Auto Adjusti
47. A 133 100 66 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 Hr PRI IDE NOTE Orient the red r markings on the IDE n ribbon cable to PIN 1 uH ra uu mu V ml P6T SE EIDE connector Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector device s Single device Cable Select or Master E Two devices Cable Select A BinegenihsBEonnsctorisrembved tomaidh iha covered holoonthe Ult DMA 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 IDE cable e Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices AN aN If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting 2 28 Chapter 2 Hardware information 4 CH10R Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA 1 6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration
48. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio Enabled SPDIF Mode Setting SPDIF Output Disabled J Micron eSATA PATA Controller Enabled Controller Mode IDE Realtek LAN Enabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled High Definition Audio Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Type HD Audio Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports Configuration options AC97 HD Audio SPDIF Mode Setting SPDIF Output If you want to transfer digital audio signal using the HDMI port on your VGA card set this item to HDMI Output If you want to transfer digital audio signal using the onboard S PDIF port set this item to SPDIF Output Configuration options HDMI Output SPDIF Output J Micron eSATA PATA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the J Micron eSATA PATA controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Controller Mode IDE Allows you to select the J Micron controller mode Configuration options IDE AHCI Realtek LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Realtek LAN Configuration options Enabled Disabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item a
49. Ds To do this Enter the BIOS Setup during POST Go to the Main menu gt Storage Configuration and then press Enter Set the Configure SATA as item to RAID Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup p O Be aN Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup 4 4 4 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 ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 0 0 1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 08 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 T3160812AS 9LSOFAHL 149 0GB 2 T3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149 0GB 3 T3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen 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
50. G0U Heat Sink Package 1554 0 5 9 24 Apacer 78 01GC6 420 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 1333 9 9 9 24 i s Apacer 78 01GC8 422 iGB ss ELPIDA YI08BABG DJ E 1535 9 9 9 24 TM 1 65 1 85 ECC Apacer 78 A1GC6 421 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 1333 9 9 9 24 i GB J1108BABG DJ E Apacer 78 A1GC8 423 2 DS ELPIDA ECC 1333 9 9 9 24 3GB Kit of 3 9 9 9 24 1337 9 9 9 24 3GB 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 ikitot3 SS N A Heat Sink Package 333 9 9 9 04 15 CORSAIR CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB DS N A Heat Sink Package 1333 9 9 9 24 1 1 BoxP N 2GB CORSAIR TWIN3X2048 1333C9 Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package CM3X1024 1333C9 BoxP N 4GB CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9DHX Kit of 2 CM3X2048 1333C9DHX 6GB CORSAIR CM3X2G1333C9D6 Kit of 3 CORSAIR X TR3X6G1333C9 Heat Sink Package Crucial CT12864BA1339 8SFD 1GB SS MICRON dp dit 1333 9 9 9 24 KW x Crucial CT25664BA1339 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM 1333 9 9 9 24 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAWO DJ E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E CORSAIR CM3X1G1333C9D6 SS N A Heat Sink Package 1 5 1066 7 7 7 20 DS N A Heat Sink Package DS N A Heat Sink Package CL9 1333 9 9 9 24 CL9 1333 9 9 9 24 F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK Koi oj SS NA Heat Sink Package 1337 8 8 8 22 F3 10600CL9D 2GBPK Koi oj SS NA Heat Sink Package 1333 9 9 9 24 F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ Koi oj DS NIA Heat Sink Package 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 1 65 F3 10666CL9D 4GBPK Heat Sin
51. HC Auto DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC Auto ek ee ke ee e de e e de e ehe ke ede ke ee e He He ke He e e hee e e He eec ke ke ke ke ke KR k k k k k Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Select Screen Select Item Change Option Auto General Help Auto Save and Exit Auto Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 5 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options Load Line Calibration CPU Differential Amplitude CPU Clock Skew CPU Spread Spectrum IOH Clock Skew PCIE Spread Spectrum If you install memory module s supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the profile s supported by your memory module s for optimizing the system performance 3 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup The configuration options for the following sub item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM O C Profile DDR3 1805MHZ This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to D O C P and allows you to select a DRAM O C profile which applies different settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 2006MHz DDR3 1805MHz eXtreme Memory Profile High Performance This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to X M P and allows you to
52. HDDs USB HDDs and Flash drives When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during the booting process and the existing OS will be launched directly The First Screen Express Gate s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero 0 click to immediately enter existing OS To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen and then press the Del key during POST See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click e in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions p 1o3deu 4 8 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 7 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience F
53. Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Ok to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP 64 bit XP Vista operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware fF Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 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 you can install to avail all motherboard features Z T
54. abled ASUS P6T SE 3 25 3 26 3 7 6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature 3520 95 E MB Temperature 34 C 93 F CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1721RPM CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Power Fan Speed N A CPU Voltage 0 832V Voltage 3 200V Voltage 5 094V Voltage 12 137V CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A CPU Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q fan control feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only 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 achieve maximum CPU fan speed Configuration options Standard Silent Turbo Chassis
55. all existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs For Windows Vista go to Control Panel gt 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 5 2 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the 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 layout of this chapter is for reference purpose only and may not exactly match with your motherboard 5 2 1 Dual CrossFireX installation Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 J Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place
56. ard 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 2 8 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Be sure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector ao eS ome I Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain C System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One c
57. ase VRM design 8 phase to vCore 2 phase to vDRAM QPI controller inside CPU leads the industry with its 9696 power efficiency High quality power components such as low RDS on MOSFETS for minimum switching loss amp lower temperatures Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and high quality Japanese made conductive polymer capacitors all add up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss creating more energy efficiency ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup Express Gate is the one stop gateway to instant fun It s a unique motherboard built in OS You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers IM like MSN Skype Google talk QQ and Yahoo Messenger to keep in touch with friends or quickly check on the weather and e mails just before leaving your house What s more the user friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime See page 3 31 and 4 8 for details Z The actual boot time depends on the system configuration ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption ASUS EPU 6 Engine The new ASUS EPU the world s first 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
58. ay result to instability or failure to boot We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel 3 2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary LN 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 environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or other removable devices when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities EN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility ASUS P6T SE 3 1 3 21 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windo
59. components which 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 solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability Fanless Design Heat pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does Furthermore it provides options for users to install side flow fan or passive cooler The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by yourself Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance ASUS P6T SE 1 3 Fanless Design Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan less and zero noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board PCB to dissipate heat these critical components generate Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both t
60. ct the access restriction to the Setup items No Access Prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only Allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited Allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access 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 ASUS P6T SE 3 29 To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enters 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system 3 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run
61. cy Auto Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1860MHz DDR3 2133MHz Z The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 3 5 6 DRAM Timing Control Auto The items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Va The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard 1st Information 6 6 6 15 4 36 6 5 16 0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub items DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock 11 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 32 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 30 DRAM Clock 36 DRAM Clock 48 DRAM Clock 60 DRAM Cl
62. e handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Power on switch The motherboard comes with a power on switch that allows you to wake power up the system and lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on switch CL em B EE 8 8l z 1 0 p L l o e L3 rdrdt P6T SE Power on switch ASUS P6T SE 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout N
63. e that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings See page 3 32 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file See page 3 5 for details 1 4 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly BIOS update utility Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS based flash utility See page 3 4 for details 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 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 6 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A N Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Befor
64. e the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 vii viii Safety information Electrical safety To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter
65. ears 3 The PC Probe Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click this icon to close or restore the application PC Probe II main window Preference Always on Top 3 Enable Monitoring Panel Scheme Right tj Small 2 Enable Sound Effect O0 Run in Baot up Session Button Function NFIG Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window DMI Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window uia Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window USAGE Opens the hard disk drive memory CPU usage window b Shows Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application ef i 9 P nd Q Q 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 4 3 le tu E e t JI 4 4 4 3 2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS Al Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily Launching Al Suite 1 Install Al Suite from the motherboard support DVD 2 Launch Al Suite by clicking Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite gt Al Suite v1 xx xx The Al Suite main window appears 3 TheAl Suite icon m appears in the Windows notification area If you minimize the application main window click this icon to restore the window Using AI Suite Click each utility button to launch the utility or click the Normal button to
66. ed front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector el Tou B neal m B d x g EN F 2 tquo Ww Mi a 9 es X N Ww Ww oo Oo a Quz z zZ d Z Y LLI OOO O Ono o LZZ AAFP alee Gees PIN 1 PIN 1 orrae New El 00O prae OEC Cerrone 205 o PeT SE 9 i O wD 2 e o 2 zin EJ Li Sb a m m m HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 ME n i a E a E a E pin definition compliant definition P6T SE Analog front panel connector LN Werecommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set 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 3 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DM
67. eed for the best cooling effect Intelligent automatically adjusts 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 70 C User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations ASUS P6T SE JT i Q n Q tz QO 4 5 4 3 4 ASUS EPU 6 Engine ASUS EPU 6 Engine is an energy efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power Turbo Mode e Medium Power Saving Mode High Performance Mode D Max Power Saving Mode Auto Selecting Auto Mode will have the system shift modes automatically 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 Bur IA 7 x e 10 05 PM the 6 Engine tray icon The first time you launch 6 Engine the following message will appear asking you to run Calibration first Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds Then the 6 Engine main menu appears 6 Engine main menu F8 Reduced CO2 Emissi
68. el CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you install a 64 bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit Mb chips or less 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 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 BoxP N TW3X2G2000DFNV 2GB Heat Sink CORSAIR CMax1G2000DFNV Kitof 2 Package 9984 EPP 2GB OCZ OCZ3FXT20002GK Kit of 2 OCZ Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB SS Chip Timing DIMM socket support i i IE Optional Size DS Brand ChipNO pi pios Voltage pe ional r Heat Sink Package OCZ3P20002GK 2GB Heat Sink EPP
69. en click OK to exit the window Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology LE In the Catalyst Control Center window click Graphics Settings CrossFireX Configure 2 From the Graphics Adapter list select the graphics card to act as the display GPU 3 Select Enable CrossFireX 4 From the list select the appropriate GPU combination to apply the CrossFireX technology 5 Click Apply and then click OK to exit the window ASUS P6T SE Lar View Hotkeys p CrossFireX delivers combining the processing power of two or more Gr an Graphics Adapter 4 1 ATI Radeon HD 4800 Soren VW222 CrossFireX on 8 singe daclay by araphscs Processing Units JT WERE nd die S te gei on 8 singe daplay by excepbonsl pefomance Combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units GPUs Configure CrossFireX F 16 Choose from the folowing Render GPU combinabons 4GPUs 8624 5 5 5 6 Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support
70. etails Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD You must install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using 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 5 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB 78 USB910 USB1112 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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed P H B L qd Mi a E E m i 3 a3 d 7 Sia Baa Bee OQ h m m oO h m m oO h m m oO ASUS NNNZO ooozo ooozo p 55502 532302 2220Z 3 USB910 pees usem oe users 5 27 _ 3 ELIT Ilt ir L OZ o z ONZ Um Ea A lO mao amp n O 590 598 332 P6T SE USB2 0 connector 23 AN Never connect a 13
71. f When set to Power Off the system goes into off 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 power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and System Time will become user configurable with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to disable the Power On by PS 2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options 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 En
72. guration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Intel R Turbo Mode tech Enabled Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel R C STATE Tech Disabled The Intel C State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode Enable this item only when you install a C State Technology supported CPU Configuration options Disabled Enabled C State package limit setting Auto This 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 62 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction gt Intel VT d Configuration Intel VT d Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Intel VT d Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology for Intel VT d Disabled Directed I O Intel VT d Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P6T SE 3 21 3 6 3 Onboard Device Configuration
73. h down firmly until the connectors completely fit Q EATX12V O EATXPWR 8888 uet 3 Volts GND AARAA 12 Volts 5 Volts EREE 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts ae GND GND aqaaqaa 5 Volts GND 6666 GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts isis E 3 Volts 3 Volts p ES PIN 1 nup ce co E ies P6T SE ATX power connectors aN For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 600 W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Useof a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage
74. he CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading Built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment See page 4 5 for details ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech centric applications like Skype online game video conference and recording Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises non voice signals like computer fans air conditioners and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming 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 static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference EMI Without the usual fingers present this new design is convenient and safe to install ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections See page 2 35 for details ASUS O C Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O C Profil
75. he contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the The Manual menu contains available device drivers ifthe e Make disk menu the list of supplementary system detects installed devices EO Items to create User manuals Click an item Click the Contact tab Install the necessary drivers to the ATI RAID AHCI to open the folder of the user to display the ASUS use the devices manual contact information driver disk The Utilities menu shows the applications and D rivers other software that the motherboard ap Cllci snieoh Please selectitems on the gt VAS aa ee SUPRON fight side to display DVD motherboard information Click an item to install LA If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS P6T SE 4 1 le ty o rr D Ja 4 2 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals Z The software manual files are in Portable Document
76. he damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap AN Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and 2 3 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU jm Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard r ZH D OAO HP maman o T BLOOD 1 E mal E g d E iE E ASUS _ PeTSE 3 Ja guum 7 71 1 iA um P6T SE CPU LGA1366 socket AN Before installing the CPU ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left ASUS P6T SE 2 5 2 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention tab A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arro
77. i Tweaker Advanced Power Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot NSN Device Priority gt Boot Device Priority sequence P Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk gt Security drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device gt Select Screen P Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 8 1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices 1st Boot Device Removable Dev 2nd Boot Device Hard Drive 3rd Boot Device ATAPI DVD ROM 1st xxth Boot Device Removable Dev These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled ASUS P6T SE 3 27 3 28 3 8 2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item all
78. ime and date and BIOS language in this menu fF Refer to 3 3 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 13 54 25 Use ENTER TAB System Date Wed 01 14 2009 or SHIFT TAB to Language English select a field SATA1 HDT722516DLA380 ee lel ls t SATA2 Not Detected configure system Date SATA3 ATAPI DVD DH1 SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected gt Select Screen Storage Configuration Select Item System Information Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 4 1 SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the SATA device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 O Select the type Device Hard Disk of device connected Vendor HDT722516DLA380 to the system Size 164 7GB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16Sectors PIO Mode 4 Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 6 SMART Monitoring Supported Type Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Select Screen Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Select Item PIO Mode Auto Change Field DMA Mode Auto General Help SMART Monitoring Auto Save and Exit 32Bit Data T
79. in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description 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 support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFireX feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may inc
80. k Package 1333 9 9 9 24 ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAWO DJ E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E ASUS P6T SE 2 13 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1333MHz capability continued t SS DIMM socket suppor Vendor Part No Size ps Chip Brand Chip NO DinmiBios Voltage eee Ba a 6GB 9 9 9 24 G SKILL F3 10666CL9T 6GBNQ Kit of 3 DS NA Heat Sink Package 1333 9 9 9 24 KINGMAX FLFD45F B8EE9 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE DJ E 1333 9 9 9 24 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE DJ E 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 E KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE DJ E 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 s E MT8JTF12864AY MICRON 1G4BYES 1GB SS MICRON Z9HWR 1333 9 9 9 24 MT16JTF25664AY MICRON 1G4BYES 2GB DS MICRON Z9HWR 1333 9 9 9 24 OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 6 5 5 20 3GB 7 7 7 OCZ3X1333GK Kit of 3 SS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 6 6 6 16 1 6 1 5 OCZ3P13332GK 1GB DS N A Heat Sink Package 1155 0 9 9 24 4GB tor DS N A Heat Sink Package 7 1333 7 7 7 20 1 8 4GB Kit of 2 Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C 13H 1GB SS Qimonda OCZ3P13334GK OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK DS N A Heat Sink Package 1066 6 5 5 1 85 IDSH1G 03A1 F1C 5 1333 9 9 9 24 Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C 13H 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F10 AMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 1333 9 9 9 24 AMSUNG M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC 9 1333 9 9 9 24 E D 1333 9 9
81. lude optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual WI Typography Bold text Italics Key Key1 Key2 lt Key3 gt Command 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 a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt Del Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos iP6TSE ROM P6T SE specifications summary Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1366
82. m for example a water cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 7 Connectors 2 7 1 Rear panel connectors o 960 9 o o USB compatible devices 66666 6660606 EI IY IT III Ire id S JN JE Je Je E Je ee ie EN en pn en e B ETT Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse port green 2 Coaxial S PDIF Out port 3 IEEE 1394a port 4 LAN RJ 45 port 5 PS 2 keyboard port purple 6 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 aN 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 2 23 LAN port LED indications Activity LED ACT LED den OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection LINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port E Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Lime Front Speaker Out Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Ej Side Speaker Out 2 7 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange light blue black lime gray e pink 2 24 Chapter 2 Hardware information Connect to Stereo Speakers
83. mplete the installation JT i Q n e tz QO ASUS P6T SE 4 15 le t o et e JI 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireX technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installATlon procedures in this section 5 1 1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode you should have two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are ATI certified In Triple CrossFireX mode you should have three identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are ATI certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See page 2 33 for details aN The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is currently supported by Windows Vista operating system only Visit the ATI Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 5 1 2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninst
84. multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that you have 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 the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN Gn B ooo CPU_FAN
85. nfigure SATA as from the sub menu of SATA Configuration to AHCI BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AHCI Settings Some SATA CD DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer AHCI CD DVD Boot Time out 35 SATA Portl Not Detected SATA Port2 Not Detected SATA Port3 Not Detected SATA Port4 Not Detected SATA Port5 Not Detected SATA Port6 Not Detected 3 10 Chapter 3 BIOS setup AHCI CD DVD Boot Time out 35 Selects the boot time out value for SATA CD DVD devices in AHCI mode Congifuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 AHCI Port1 6 XXXX Displays the status of auto detection of SATA devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA Portl Select the type Te a CENE of devices connected Device Not Detected to the system SATA Portl Auto SMART Monitoring Enabled SATA Port Auto Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system Configuration options Auto Not Installed SMART Monitoring Enabled Allows you to set the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configration options Disabled Enabled 3 4 4 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information CPU specification and system memory in this menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main BIOS Information Version ZENONE Build Date 01 08 09 Processor Type Genuine Intel R CPU 2 67GHz Speed 2666MHz System Memor
86. ng Genuine Intel R CPU 2 67GHz Frequency 2 68GHz BCLK Speed 133MHz Cache L1 128 KB Cache L2 1024 KB Cache L3 8192 KB Ratio Status Unlocked Min 12 Max 20 Ratio Actual Value 20 CPUID 106A2 NOTE ratio Please key in numbers directly Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel R Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Auto Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled ty Fl F10 ESC Scroll down to display the following items Execute Disable Bit Intel R HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Enabled Enabled A11 Disabled Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Intel R Turbo Mode tech Intel R C STATE Tech v02 61 C Copyright ASUS P6T SE Enabled Enabled Disabled 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc 3 20 CPU Ratio Setting Auto Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration 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 State support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
87. ng this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time Configuration options Auto Normal Delay 100ps Delay 1500ps 3 5 22 PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Set to Disabled to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or Auto for EMI control Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 3 18 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices A Main Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP g Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends CPU Configuration Inc 3 6 1 The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between Module Version 3F 11 CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency NOTE If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed Manufacturer Intel Brand Stri
88. nge from 4 KB to 128 KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB AN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 0 0 1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 08 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED t Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume r i oO 2 K os Q ASUS P6T SE 4 13 2 Use the up down arr
89. nnector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24 pin ATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12V Power connectors System Panel Q Connector 1 x Power on switch BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 ACPI 2 0a Manageability WIM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS Al Suite Image Editing Suite Anti virus software OEM version Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 4cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xiii XIV 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P6T SE motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items E User guide 1 x Ultra DMA 133 i 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 100 66 cable 1 x ASUS Q Shield 1 x ASUS Q Connector kit Z f any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual produc
90. nnectors 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 of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Q PWR FAN Q CPU FAN Rotation irr 12V GND HT A a o E dr m 565 LZ 6 9 a a CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN1 L S 5 mr IKC QAF QAF C m Ove Ove dma SE P6T SE Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors LD Only the CPU FAN CHA FAN 1 and CHA FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA FAN1 or CHA FAN for better thermal environment 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information 10 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and pus
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92. not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration bg FX c en o Q ASUS P6T SE 4 11 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter The following screen appears inte 38673 Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8 0 0 1038 ICHIO R wRAID5 m m LE CREATE VOLUME MENU NECEM VolumeO0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB 6 of oh i ht AE 0 PA Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less t Change TAB Next ESC Previous Ment ENTER 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press Enter to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears t Prev Next SPACE SelectDisk ENTER Done 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values ra
93. ntemet Check BIOS Information 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 9 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS you to avoid network traffic or click version that you wish to download Click Auto Select Click Next Next 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process Z The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update ad the utility to avail all its features Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Fom the Windows desktop click 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt window then click Open ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to ASUS Update main window appears complete the update process 2 Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu then click Open Next Lookin J Foa eaa BD Filename PeTSE Files of type eios Files awd bin ari rom a Cancel 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 pransesceyiscan Menu for details ASUS P6T SE 3 3 3 22 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS based utility The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
94. ock 72 DRAM Clock 82 DRAM Clock 88 DRAM Clock 90 DRAM Clock 100 DRAM Clock 110 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM FQUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM Back To Back CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 32 DRAM Clock 2nd Information 1N 53 0 0 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub items DRAM Timing Mode Auto Configuration options Auto 1N 2N SN DRAM Round Trip Latency on CHA Auto Auto Advance 15 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM Round Trip Latency on CHB Auto Auto Advance 15 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM Round Trip Latency on CHC Auto Auto Advance 15 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock 3rd Information 6 6 13 9 9 9 7 6 4 7 7 4 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub items DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to READ Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 10 DRAM Clock
95. ollow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support CD DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Vista Set default device Minimize Exit button button button Audio Manage EG Device Configuration R i advanced option tabs Um Digital Output B e d by In Gr Microphone settings settings Main Volume natos Connector Loe D s a Innac Pane settings Sound Effects Default Format 9 ee twomer eium 3 T Loudness Easton nalog C e and digital ontro 4 connector settings amp ism ua AA 2 status window l 9 Equalizer 2R DIGITAL E amp od i 3 es mee pes Ee 6 mamme Information feum button Ca B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration Exit button options Environment Minimize button Control settings i lj window Equalizer Information button ASUS P6T SE 4 9 Ax i Q D d a i U O ty E e D 14 I 4 10 4 4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels 4 4 1
96. on 0 000 ns le ty o et t d 4 6 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV 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 AN Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable Only 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 load the profile after Windows starts For system stability set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS TurboV Launching ASUS TurboV 1 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD 2 Click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt TurboV gt TurboV Save the current settings as a new profile 0 0125 TurboV Target settings ae Default CPU Voltage 0 85000 0 85000 settings GET aa Voltage rae 9 Adjustment CPU Vtt 1 20000 1 2000C bars Click to show ETC more settings Advanced dvance Mode Adjusts CPU CPU and core ratio chipset voltage N settings CPUPLL 1 80 SBPCIE 1 50 IBPCIE 1 50 0 0125
97. ontinuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 9 Turning off the computer While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting Refer to section 3 7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details 2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 1 Knowing BIOS BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update N Inappropriate settings of the BIOS m
98. ow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press Del The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 4 Exit and then press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press Y to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu le ty o e D e 4 14 Chapter 4 Software support 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set For Windows Vista operating system use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver AN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 4 5 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID SATA driver disk without entering the OS Boot your computer Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press a
99. ows 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 Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 8 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Enter to change NE TUNE USO RM UE CURE CURIE E EL password Enter again to disable password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward Chapter 3
100. p4eoqieu1oy E4481 First Edition January 2009 Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS 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 OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE
101. port function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs e Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1600MHz capability de DIMM socket support Vendor Part No Size d Chip Brand Chip NO DIMMABIOS Voltage eins 2 M 3GB Heat Sink CL8 8 8 24 AD31600E001GMU Kit of 3 Package 1333 9 9 9 24 1 65 1 85 BoxP N TWIN3X2048 1600C7DHXIN 2GB Heat Sink CM3X1024 1600C7DHXIN Kit of 2 Package XMP BoxP N TWS3X4G1600C9DHXNV CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV BoxP N TWIN3X4096 1600C7DHXIN CM3X2048 1600C7DHXIN 4GB Heat Sink Kit of 2 Packages 1333 9 9 9 24 4GB Heat Sink Kit of 2 Package 1601 7 7 7 20 6GB Heat Sink CL9 9 9 24 Kit of 3 Package 1333 9 9 9 24 BL12864BA1608 8SFB Heat Sink XMP Package 2GB Heat Sink Kit of 2 Package 2GB Heat Sink Kit of 2 Package 4GB Heat Sink 7 7 7 18 Kit of 2 Package 1333 9 9 9 24 6GB Heat Sink 9 9 9 24 Kit of 3 Package 1601 9 9 9 24 KHX12800D3LLK3 3GX 3GB Heat Sink XMP Kit of 3 Package Heat Sink 7 6 6 24 Package 1333 7 7 7 20 Heat Sink Kit of 2 Package OCZ3T1600XM2GK 2GB Heat Sink ocz XMP Kit of 2 SS N A Package 4GB Heat Sink 7 7 6 Kit of 2 Package 1333 7 7 7 20 TR3X6G1600C9 XMP 1601 8 8 8 24 F3 12800CL7D 2GBHZ 1601 7 7 7 18 F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ 1333 9 9 9 24 F3 12800CL7D 4GBPI F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ 1 5 1 6 KINGSTON SS N A 1333
102. ppears only when you enable the previous item Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Allows you to enabled or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Lu M USB Devices Enabled Enabled USB Functions Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None e USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled The USB 2 0 Controller USB 2 0 Controller Mode and Legacy USB Support items appear only when you set USB Functions to Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed This item appears only when you enabled the USB 2 0 Controller item and allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand off Enabled Allows you
103. ransfer Enabled Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the system 3 8 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Type Auto Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed Not Installed Select this option if no SATA drive is installed Auto Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type CDROM Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive ARMD Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA Logical Block Addressing mode Auto Select Auto to enable the LBA mode Logical Block Addressing mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Disabled Disables this function Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers Auto When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature Disabled When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time PIO Mode Auto Auto
104. restore system default settings Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature CPU voltage fan speed and CPU FSB frequency 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 com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC s system loading The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment Launching Fan Xpert After installing Al Suite from the motherboard support DVD launch Fan Xpert by double clicking the Al Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button Fa on the AI Suite main window Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Far Kpert Click to select a fan Click to select a Click to display fan profile the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to cancel the settings Click to apply the settings Fan profiles Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan sp
105. secsscssnescesesercetiacnscestanenceestsctoastccenssacttias 2 36 2 9 Turning off the COMMUNE vi cxisiasschascceeticcanaceteccanstesesasacssarevecsssatvarvectnccnsenns 2 36 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 PT NN Biz 0 e 3 1 3 2 Updating BIOS c Y 3 1 3 2 1 ASUS Update ulllily ui oerte rar orte roti res bibi rito 3 2 3 2 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 T 3 4 3 2 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ssssssssssse 3 5 3 3 BIOS setup program 1eseeeeseeeee eene en eenn ennt nennen nnn nnns 3 6 9 3 1 BIOS menu SCIO usos a vestis reni cri eek ERR 3 6 3 3 2 Menu Dal cars sxnmresonscale teaanoei sae veaaacnecauestuayesaunereunmesiotracunmetneenasienes 3 6 3 3 3 Navigation KOY Seen cee eee aster tates 3 7 3 3 4 Uc ca cae etter 3 7 3 3 5 Submenu itemS RN ET 3 7 3 3 6 Contguratiorn Nelda RI 3 7 3 3 7 ETNE pco c 3 7 3 3 8 DICT OID e E ETE A E E A intend S A bear entender 3 7 3 3 9 General MUT 3 7 3 4 Lor i t 3 8 3 4 1 SATA TE M 3 8 3 4 2 Storage COMMON ANON sa ctescacietsons snutdsosvasentsateneantsvancantanedaninteeviees 3 10 3 4 3 AHCOLOODMOBESUO S aiyasenuccesanersneatacenivarse tuscan a Pre RE EMERE 3 10 3 4 4 System POFWiallODIss ioco rase pp oS Deva pecore eeaeee ain 3 11 3 5 Ai Tweaker menwu 1neeeeene eere nennen nennen nennen nnn nnnm
106. select the X M P 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 e 3 5 2 CPU Ratio Setting Auto Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 12 0 13 0 14 0 15 0 16 0 17 0 18 0 19 0 20 0 3 5 3 Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 5 4 Intel R Turbo Mode Tech Enabled Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to Manual D O C P or X M P BCLK Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock BCLK Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 500 PCIE Frequency XXX Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the PCIE frequency The values range from 100 to 200 ASUS P6T SE 3 13 3 14 3 5 5 DRAM Frequen
107. sessvecieesenssisapsswnnsstantpasnens 3 22 3 6 4 USB GOMMGUPALGMN ocnbe ntes Raga Pirata tara Dt n ieSe 3 23 3 6 5 mri E ctu suuomeassaaepanBucaunenocaexcenatesnt hth 3 24 3 7 xi icai ee 3 24 3 7 suspend Mde six vassncuseannsveaseivsarmascnlssbstawvskvans ea raaa EES 3 24 9 1 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ssssseeeeeess 3 24 3 7 3 AGPI ZO GUDDOM aseron tinte gustan Osten cerva fes bts GRISE UPS 3 24 3 7 4 ACPILAPIO SUDDOEL aee itio Cebisa Echo ra eeu EE 3 25 3 7 5 APM Configuratio e osenicciterseeci bie stonn 3 25 3 7 6 Hardware MORMON usean dde erdtesru tor UU SdcVe ruban de b D EI MED cdd IUS 3 26 3 8 zlii MNS UN c 3 27 3 8 1 Boot Device Priority S auae tto pales om on Aen asma ep EU Dr EU TER 3 27 3 8 2 Boot Settings CODltalllatlOFtsucscessce teca iren uhren eni 3 28 3 8 3 wire e 3 28 3 9 IDA ee 3 30 3 9 1 ASUS EZ FASI 2 upto Ner bottled eb RENDUM rn 3 31 3 9 2 me ccie cR 3 31 3 9 3 ASUS OD TP TOO nianu U DU uU YOU ERES EEEE RENE 3 32 3 9 4 AINET o rr P P Pe 3 33 3 10 4r M 3 34 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system eese 4 1 4 2 Support DYD informati ee 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DY Diss cssicarternireatncrsrnguatdirccnouhartbenanesinntens 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals
108. 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 list Intel X58 ICH10R Up to 6 4GT s Intel QuickPath Interconnect 6 x DIMM max 24GB DDR3 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Triple channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Refer to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots at x16 x16 x4 mode 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Intel ICH10R Southbridge 6xSATA 3 0 Gb s ports Intel Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0 1 5 and 10 JMicron JMB363 SATA amp PATA controller 1x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 for up to 2 PATA devices 1x External SATA 3 0 Gb s port SATA On the Go Realtek 8111C PCle Gigabit LAN controller featuring Al NET2 12 x USB 2 0 ports 6 ports at mid board 6 ports at back panel VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports one at midboard one at back panel Realtek ALC1200 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack Detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking technology Coaxial Optical S PDIF out ports at back I O ASUS Noise Filter
109. stallato oacsssci norm Festa e na E Pn Hd AERE vts 5 2 5 2 2 Triple CrossFireX installation eeeeeseeeee 5 3 5 3 Software information Pee m 5 4 5 3 1 Installing the device drTVers oce tenete 5 4 5 3 2 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX technology 5 4 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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocat
110. t specifications may vary with different models ASUS P6T SE 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packagings to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition Core i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3 channel 6 DIMMs DDR3 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 is the latest chipset designed to support latest Intel Core i7 Processors and Intel s next generation system interconnect interface Intel QuickPath Interconnect QPI providing improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2 0 lanes providing better graphics performance Triple Channel DDR3 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 support The motherboard suppor
111. technology is currently supported by Windows Vista only 5 3 2 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the ATI Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalys IM Control Center Catalyst TM Control Center You can also right View gt click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center Sort By Refresh cA Ge 3 20 PM inen Paste Shortcut New E Personalize 2 The Catalyst Control Center Setup Za Catalyst Conte Cente Setup Restant i hws Assistant appears when the system ATI Catalyst Rigi etoile ac AM detects the existance of multi graphics Samgon aapka n nn oneee maA cards Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window Configuration Please select one of the following Catalyst Control Center Advanced View Use default settings Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX technology support Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology i In the Catalyst Control Center window click Graphics Settings gt CrossFireX gt im Wm Configure From the Graphics Adapter list select the graphics card to act as the display GPU Select Enable CrossFireX Click Apply and th
112. ter performance n CrossFireX mode use the PCle 2 0 x16 1 blue and PCle 2 0 x16 2 blue slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance Usethe three PCle 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 page 2 32 for details 2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 6 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You 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 ERE B d 5 gi t N i i P6T SE xd CLRTC US Bes 1 2 2 3 Oo jam n EIS Co WE Normal Clear RTC P6T SE Clear RTC RAM iu To erase the RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default
113. then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility ASUSTek O C Profile Utility V1 34 BOARD 20 05s BOARD 0506 VER WLOS VER Unknown DATE 0170872009 DATE Unknown PATH Bay A Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Chapter 3 BIOS setup Ff This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and aud 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 version Only the CMO file can be loaded 3 9 4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST It will take 3 to 10 l Ex seconds to diagnose Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled LAN cable Check Realtek LAN Cable Disabled Disabled BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Enabled BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST ASUS P6T SE 3 33 3 34 3 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items
114. to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy 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 ASUS P6T SE 3 23 3 6 5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI PnP Settings NO lets the BIOS configure all the WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the may cause system to malfunction system Plug And Play O S No Plug And Play O S No When set to NO BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to YES and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes 3 7 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 configuration options Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume No used for System ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Suspend
115. ts DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 O C 1866 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The triple channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance See page 2 10 for details ATI Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology ATI s CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images CrossFireX allows higher antialiasing anisotropic filtering shading and texture settings Adjust your display configurations experiment with the advanced 3D settings and check the effects with a real time 3D rendered previews within ATI Catalyst Control Center See Chapter 5 for details 1 3 2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the ASUS TurboV 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 PLL NB NB PCle and DRAM voltages in 0 02v intervals there are no limits only extreme results to break new OC records See page 4 7 for details Chapter 1 Product Introduction ASUS 842 Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures ASUS 8 2 ph
116. ut vu prb usua pr BER UE SOR UD REVUE e tK GM URN d ERU 2 4 2 2 4 Screw TIONS NN T D ates nctee 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU eene 2 5 2 3 1 Ja eT TN bug T 2 5 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 8 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan s 2 9 2 4 SV SRO MEM OTY E E E 2 10 2 4 1 US Wi T T 2 10 2 4 2 Memory CONMOUPAUONS s csssinsncicvsoenaceeecersitds desesaunetuceeusastreanensnietzes 2 11 2 4 3 stalling a DIMM Mas 2 16 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM PE 2 16 2 5 zr Erf 2 17 2 9 1 Installing an expansion Call tdeo edet rene ie bera nep erii 2 17 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card esses 2 17 2 5 3 Interrupt assianimerlls ussei aes qoi tted robe os DAT RUERUH err EPIS BOE UTE ovas 2 18 2 5 4 EE m M 2 19 2 5 5 PIE KONE SS XI Slot utc PERITO DER DURO ER P HE SGE RUE 2 19 2 5 6 PCI Express 2 0 X10 SIOLS axuseriurecibvisestestt mE rbi ratis Ed d 2 19 2 6 ALn eE k te 2 21 2 7 i r 2 23 2 7 1 Rear panel Connectors aoo eusei tees ct Lid cix tede a ai bmc ode renias 2 23 Contents 2 2 Audio I O connections scescineia eaten aot ran tenis ERE mE ndi 2 24 213 Internal COMMOCIONS MNT 2 27 2 8 Starting up for the first DIITIG ieepeceic
117. w to a 135 angle 4 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle 5 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment 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 7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer r4 Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic DO NOT eat is If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin ensure to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help 8 Close the load plate A and then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab ASUS P6T SE 2 7 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 AUR When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately ensure that you use only Intel certified
118. with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ICH10R RAID controller a FEE Ll l l RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA RXP1 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXP1 gt GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA TXP3 GND E sans GND RSATA TXP6 GND RSATA TXN6 RSATA RXP6 GND RSATA RXN6 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND sam GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND sams P6T SE SATA connectors a right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards aN These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default In Standard IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to RAID See section 3 4 2 Storage Configuration for d
119. ws 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 the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive 2 From the Main menu click the Utilities tab and then click Install ASUS Update VX XX XX 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the Windows desktop click 2 Select Update BIOS from the Start Programs ASUS Internet from the drop down menu ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The and then click Next Sus ASUS Update main window appears Ly ee a 7 Select the Update M od HE 1 Update Save BIOS from to a fie 2 Update BIOS from the ntet 9 system BIOS E using a specified mage on ASUS Web Site Download BIOS from the Internet oad a specified BIOS image file via Internet for 3 Update BIOS from a file pdate BIUS from tr nterne Download BIOS from the I
120. y Usable Size 1016MB ASUS P6T SE 3 11 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Setting Auto Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Intel R Turbo Mode Tech Enabled DRAM Frequency Auto gt DRAM Timing Control Please key in numbers directly Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit D O C E It s designed to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency X M P When X M P is enabled BLCK frequency CPU ratio and memory parameters will be CPU Voltage Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto QPI DRAM Core Voltage Auto IOH Voltage Auto IOH PCIE Voltage Auto ICH Voltage Auto ICH PCIE Voltage Auto DRAM Bus Voltage Auto DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc auto optimized Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Scroll down to display the following items DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB Auto DRAM DATA REF Voltage on C
121. zen us for details If you want to use two or 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 11 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions C m 5 J Li EE PLED SPEAKER maj Lj i og i E O A sss ma LLI LLI gt ooo 7e J DSSA IL A A ooo Lr PANEL 5j5 s s js w s s v MO PIN oos NA ro gu P6T SE Ti z S 2 2 oo we o ci hull O O LJ B Q n e IDE LED PWRSW RESET pe POT SE System panel connector Requires an ATX power supply 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

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