Asus P6T User Manual

MotherboardP6T SE

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID

ASUS P6T SE 4-11Chapter 44.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SAT

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS P6T SE 4-13Chapter 4WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):9. Press <Y> to cr

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, a

ASUS P6T SE 4-15Chapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS P6T SE 5-1Chapter 5Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® Cros

5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 54. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphi

ASUS P6T SE 5-3Chapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.6. Connect a

xiP6T SE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Su

5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55.3 Software information5.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation tha

ASUS P6T SE 5-5Chapter 5Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Con

5-6 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 5

xii(continued on the next page)P6T SE specications summaryASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power De

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.P6T SE specications summaryInternal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 US

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ASUS P6T SE 1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P6T SE motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest techn

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with t

ASUS P6T SE 1-3Chapter 1ASUS 8+2 Phase Power DesignWith power efciency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8+2 phase VRM design (8-phase to

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers t

ASUS P6T SE 1-5Chapter 1ASUS EZ Flash 2EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility and

iiE4481First Edition January 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS P6T SE 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherbo

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte

ASUS P6T SE 2-3Chapter 22.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-332. LGA1366 CP

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in th

ASUS P6T SE 2-5Chapter 22.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 P

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.PnP capTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the

ASUS P6T SE 2-7Chapter 2The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the soc

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heats

ASUS P6T SE 2-9Chapter 23. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connect

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Mem

ASUS P6T SE 2-11Chapter 22.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The de

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical

ASUS P6T SE 2-13Chapter 2Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C* D*OCZ OCZ3X16004G

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P6T SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued)Vendor Part No. SizeS

ASUS P6T SE 2-15Chapter 2Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4.4 Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM:1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the

ASUS P6T SE 2-17Chapter 22.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devi

ASUS P6T SE 2-19Chapter 22.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI spe

ivContents2.7.2 Audio I/O connections ... 2-242.7.3 Internal connectors...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) or PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue) for a P

ASUS P6T SE 2-21Chapter 22.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can cle

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM)Th

ASUS P6T SE 2-23Chapter 22.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port2. Co

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.7.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic*** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel c

ASUS P6T SE 2-25Chapter 2Connect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1 channel Speakers

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P6T SE 2-27Chapter 22.7.3 Internal connectors1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Dig

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devi

ASUS P6T SE 2-29Chapter 24. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard di

vContents3.5.13 ICH PCIE Voltage ... 3-173.5.14 DRAM Bus Voltage ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the

ASUS P6T SE 2-31Chapter 27. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cabl

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 29. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1–2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connec

ASUS P6T SE 2-33Chapter 210. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply pl

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P6T SE 2-35Chapter 212. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Refer to t

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.8 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS P6T SE 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, ove

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard B

ASUS P6T SE 3-3Chapter 33. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.4. From the FTP site, sele

viContents4.3 Software information ... 4-34.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II ...

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-

ASUS P6T SE 3-5Chapter 33.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.3 BIOS setup programA BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, t

ASUS P6T SE 3-7Chapter 33.3.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the na

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the bas

ASUS P6T SE 3-9Chapter 3Type [Auto]Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed.[Not Installed] Select this option if no SATA drive is insta

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4.2 Storage CongurationThe Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an ite

ASUS P6T SE 3-11Chapter 3SATA Port1 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when cha

ASUS P6T SE 3-13Chapter 33.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> an

viiFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800

ASUS P6T SE 3-15Chapter 3DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock]DRAM Back-To-Back CAS# Delay [Auto]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock]DRAM WRITE to WRITE

ASUS P6T SE 3-17Chapter 33.5.12 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

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/

ASUS P6T SE 3-19Chapter 33.6.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The items

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+>

ASUS P6T SE 3-21Chapter 3Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled]Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition.

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3High Denition Audio [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller. Conguration opt

ASUS P6T SE 3-23Chapter 33.6.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <En

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S

ASUS P6T SE 3-25Chapter 33.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) suppor

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7.6 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and disp

ASUS P6T SE 3-27Chapter 3Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control item and allows you to set the

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self

ASUS P6T SE 3-29Chapter 3Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of t

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS P6T SE 3-31Chapter 33.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Current CMOSRestore CMOSA:Note

ASUS P6T SE 3-33Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut d

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and

ASUS P6T SE 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS P6T SE 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Launching AI Suite1. Ins

ASUS P6T SE 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient te

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 EngineASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs.

ASUS P6T SE 4-7Chapter 44.3.5 ASUS TurboVASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/Memory controller voltage, and DRAM

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Inte

ASUS P6T SE 4-9Chapter 44.3.7 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experienc