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  • Page 1 P6TD Deluxe...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ........... 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ............2-2 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-5 BIOS setup program ..............3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............3-7 3.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ............3-15 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech ........3-15 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech ..........3-15 3.4.5 DRAM Frequency ............3-16 3.4.6 UCLK Frequency ............3-16 3.4.7 QPI Link Data Rate ............3-16 3.4.8. DRAM Timing Control ..........3-16 3.4.9 CPU Voltage ...............
  • Page 6 Boot Device Priority ............3-33 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-34 3.7.3 Security ................. 3-35 Tools menu ................. 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-37 3.8.2 Express Gate ............... 3-38 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-39 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 ................. 3-40 Exit menu ..................
  • Page 7 Contents 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........4-41 4.4.4 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ..4-42 ® Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-47 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..4-47 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ......

  • Page 8: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. viii...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 10 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, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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 include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 12: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 13: P6Td Deluxe Specifications Summary

    ® * 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) Expansion Slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16/x16/x1 or x16/x8/x8...
  • Page 14 P6TD Deluxe specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Xtreme Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS TurboV - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:...
  • Page 15 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6”...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 18 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 19: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    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.

  • Page 21: Asus Unique Features

    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.

  • Page 22: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler—Stack Cool 3+ Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation—making temperatures cooler by up to...

  • Page 23: Asus Crystal Sound

    Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in 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.
  • Page 24 See page 3-39 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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.

  • Page 25: Asus Mylogo2

    This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and Chapter 2: Hardware connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 28 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumpers ..................2-24 Onboard switches ..............2-26 Connectors ................. 2-27 Installing the additional heatsink fan ........2-39 2.10 Starting up for the first time ............2-40 2.11 Turning off the computer ............2-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    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, and/or components. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 30: Motherboard Overview

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

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    USB connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 2-31 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-32 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-36 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-34 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-36 Express_Gate SSD 4-34 ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 32: Placement Direction

    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 (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 33: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the 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.

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the...
  • Page 35 If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...
  • Page 36 Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 37: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 38: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 39: Installing The Optional Fans

    • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Ensure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-11...

  • Page 40: System Memory

    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.

  • Page 41: Memory Configurations

    Voltage Brand DIMM (BIOS) KHX16000D3K2/2GN Heat-Sink KINGSTON 2GB (Kit of 2) • • (EPP) Package KHX16000D3K3/3GX Heat-Sink (1333-9-9- KINGSTON 3GB (Kit of 3) 1.65 • • (XMP) Package 9-24) Heat-Sink Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 9-9-9-24 • • Package ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-13...
  • Page 42 P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip Timing (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand DIMM (BIOS) KHX14900D3K3/3GX KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • (XMP) (Kit of 3) Super CL8-8-8-24 W1866UX2GB Heat-Sink Package •...
  • Page 43 9-9-9-24 Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 1.65 • • • (kit of 3) Package (1066-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 MFADR401PA0102 SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 • • • (1333-9-9-9-24) BoxP/N: Heat-Sink 7-7-7-21 1.75- Team TXD32048M1600HC7DC • • • (kit of 2) Package (1333-8-8-824) 1.85 (TXD31024M1600HC7) ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-15...
  • Page 44 Please load X.M.P or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1800MHz or above) support. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. P6TD Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability...
  • Page 45 • • • • (1337-7-7-7-20) CL9-9-9-24 Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Heat-Sink Package 1.65 • • • (kit of 3) (1066-7-7-7-20) CL9-9-9-24 Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Heat-Sink Package 1.65 • (kit of 3) (1066-7-7-7-20) MFACR322LA0105 PQC3648S15R (1333-9-9-9-24) • • • • ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-17...
  • Page 46 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. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Installing A Dimm

    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. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-19...

  • Page 48: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 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.

  • Page 49: Interrupt Assignments

    – – – – SATA controller 1 – – – – shared – – – SATA controller 2 – – – – shared – – – Audio Azalia – – – – – – shared – ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-21...

  • Page 50: Pci Slots

    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. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
  • Page 51 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-23...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (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.
  • Page 53 CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water- cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-25...

  • Page 54: Onboard Switches

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

  • Page 55: Connectors

    Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-27...
  • Page 56 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

  • Page 57: Internal Connectors

    Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-29...
  • Page 58 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) 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 with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the ®...
  • Page 59 If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
  • Page 60 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port.
  • Page 61 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1–3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.

  • Page 62: Front Panel Audio Connector

    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.
  • Page 63 If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000 W power or above to ensure the system stability. PSU suggested list PSU suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-35...
  • Page 64 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. The S/PDIF out cable are purchased separately.

  • Page 65: System Panel Connector

    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. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-37...
  • Page 66 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...

  • Page 67: Installing The Additional Heatsink Fan

    (2) standard M3 screws (purchased separately). • Plug the fan cable to the CHA_FAN3 connector on the motherboard. • Ensure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-39...

  • Page 68: 2.10 Starting Up For The First Time

    2.10 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.

  • Page 69: 2.11 Turning Off The Computer

    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 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 2-41...
  • Page 70 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 71: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 72 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-6 Main menu ..................3-9 Ai Tweaker .................. 3-14 Advanced menu ................. 3-22 Power menu ................3-29 Boot menu .................. 3-33 Tools menu ................. 3-37 Exit menu ..................3-41 ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 74 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 75 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 76: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 78: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 79: Bios Menu Screen

    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. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 80: Menu Items

    3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that Use [ENTER], [TAB], or System Time [11:56:54] [SHIFT-TAB] to select menu. For example, selecting Main System Date [Mon 08/04/2009] a field. Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English]...

  • Page 81: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [French] [German] [English] ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 82: Sata 1-6

    3.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...

  • Page 83: Storage Configuration

    • 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]. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-11...

  • Page 84: Ahci Configuration

    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] 3.3.6 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 85: System Information

    Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-13...

  • Page 86: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard.

  • Page 87: Cpu Ratio Setting

    The values range from 100 to 500. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-15...

  • Page 88: Dram Frequency

    3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] 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.
  • Page 89 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] – [9 DRAM Clock] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-17...

  • Page 90: Cpu Voltage

    DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 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] –...

  • Page 91: Ioh Voltage

    Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table on the next page for details. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-19...

  • Page 92: Dram Data Ref Voltage On Cha/B/C

    Blue Yellow Purple 0.85000V– 1.23125V– 1.30000V– 1.35625V CPU Voltage 1.22500V 1.29375V 1.35000V 1.70000V CPU PLL Voltage 1.80V–1.90V 1.92V–2.00V 2.02V–2.10V 2.12V–2.50V QPI/DRAM Core 1.20000V– 1.27500V– 1.33125V– 1.40625V– Voltage 1.26875V 1.32500V 1.40000V 1.70000V IOH Voltage 1.10V–1.18V 1.20V–1.24V 1.26V–1.30V 1.32V–1.70V IOH PCIE Voltage 1.50V–1.58V 1.60V–1.66V 1.68V–1.74V...

  • Page 93: Cpu Spread Spectrum

    CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]–[Delay 1500ps] 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-21...

  • Page 94: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
  • Page 95 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] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-23...
  • Page 96 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 speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific...

  • Page 97: Chipset

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Intel Virtualization Intel VT-d Configuration 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 P6TD Deluxe 3-25...

  • Page 98: Onboard Device Configuration

    3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Options High Definition Audio [Enabled] Enabled Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Disabled Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Marvell Storage Boot ROM [Enabled] Marvell LAN1 [Enabled] Marvell LAN2 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 99: Usb Configuration

    The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-27...

  • Page 100: Pcipnp

    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.

  • Page 101: Power Menu

    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] ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-29...

  • Page 102: Apm Configuration

    3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] restart the system after AC power loss. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices...

  • Page 103: Hardware Monitor

    The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] 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.
  • Page 104 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

  • Page 105: Boot Menu

    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 P6TD Deluxe 3-33...

  • Page 106: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 3 feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 107: Security

    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. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-35...

  • Page 108: Change User Password

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Installed disabled password. 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 select the access restriction to the Setup items.

  • Page 109: Tools Menu

    3.8.1 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. Please see section 3.1.2 for details.

  • Page 110: Express Gate

    3.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.10 ASUS Express GATE SSD for details.

  • Page 111: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save BIOS settings O.C. Profile 1 Status : Default-Profile to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 2 Status : Default-Profile Add Your CMOS Profile.

  • Page 112: Ai Net 2

    3.8.4 Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN AI NET 2 cable during POST. Pair Status Length Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 113: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 3-41...
  • Page 114 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 115: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Software support...
  • Page 116 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-8 RAID configurations ..............4-40 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-47 ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 117: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 118: Drivers Menu

    Installs the Marvell 61xx SATA driver. ® ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS Express Gate SSD Installs the ASUS Express Gate SSD update application.

  • Page 119: Utilities Menu

    Installs the Marvell Yukon Network Configuration Utility application. ® ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 120: Make Disk Menu

    4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell 61xx ® driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit XP_Vista AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID driver disk for 32/64 bit Windows XP/Vista.

  • Page 121: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 122: Other Information

    4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
  • Page 123 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 124: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 125 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 126: Ai Net2

    4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable ® diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.

  • Page 127: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 128 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 129 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease threshold values in a small value monitoring panel. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-13...
  • Page 130 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows ®...
  • Page 131 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-15...
  • Page 132 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 133: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Nap, Fan Xpert, and TurboV utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 134 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 135: Asus Ai Nap

    4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 136: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 137: Fan Profile Modes

    User: This mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain • limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-21...

  • Page 138: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.7 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. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.

  • Page 139: Engine Main Menu

    Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Click Current *• to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-23...

  • Page 140: Advanced Settings Menu

    Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more...
  • Page 141 Idle Time mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 hours hours hours hours The values of the previous table are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-25...

  • Page 142: Asus Turbov

    • 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.
  • Page 143 The value shown in CPU Ratio Mode may be higher than your CPU default setting. This is due to Intel’s Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking. You may turn off this feature in BIOS for manual CPU ratio adjustment. See page 3-24 for details. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-27...

  • Page 144: Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility

    4.3.9 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ® The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP™ software to ® deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 145 Click to choose a multi-speaker configuration Listening Experience The Listening Experience tab allows you to enable or disable the Sonic Focus sound effects and adjust further sound settings. Click to enable Sonic Focus Click to show license information of Sonic Focus ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-29...
  • Page 146 Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to boost microphone volume Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure detailed utility settings. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 147 SoundMAX control panel, you can ® the audio devices you have installed. easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-31...

  • Page 148: Listening Environment Options

    Adjust speaker volume Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker This screen helps you adjust volume. Click the Test button to hear microphone volume. You will be asked the changes you have made. to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak.

  • Page 149: Microphone Options

    • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 150: Asus Express Gate Ssd

    SATA ports. 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.

  • Page 151: Using The Launchbar

    Starts the Text Chat instant messaging tool. Starts the Skype application, which lets you call other people on Skype for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications to phones all over the world. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-35...
  • Page 152 The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Opens Express Gate Help. Shows “About Express Gate”. Opens ASUS Utility Panel (if supported). Opens Network settings. Opens Volume Control. Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you specify network settings and other preferences.
  • Page 153 Enjoying these great games is just as easy as it gets! • You have to enable the network connection to run the Online Games feature. • Avoid running several resource-consuming flash games at the same time to maintain system performance. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-37...
  • Page 154 PNG formats are supported. Refer to the on-line Help for detailed application operation. ASUS Express Gate SSD supports HDDs or ODDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported.
  • Page 155 Express Gate SSD if it is ever corrupted. You can install Express Gate Updater on the Utilities tab of the motherboard support DVD or download it from the ASUS support website. New versions of the Express Gate SSD software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications.

  • Page 156: Raid Configurations

    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. • You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using ®...

  • Page 157: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-41...

  • Page 158: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    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.

  • Page 159: Creating A Raid Set

    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-43...
  • Page 160 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 <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 161: Deleting A Raid Set

    ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-45...
  • Page 162 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® To exit the utility From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 163: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Driver Disk to create an Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk. ® Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-47...

  • Page 164: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® installation To install the RAID driver in Windows ® 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 USB floppy disk drive.

  • Page 165: Using A Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. ASUS P6TD Deluxe 4-49...
  • Page 166 Use Notepad to open the file. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10.

  • Page 167: Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX™ and ® NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. Multiple GPU technology support...

  • Page 168: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology ............5-6 ® ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 169: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 170: Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 171: Installing Three Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    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 P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 172: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.1.5 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).
  • Page 173 From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. From the list, select the appropriate GPU combination to apply the CrossFireX technology. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...

  • Page 174: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    NVIDIA SLI™ technology ® The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology ® that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified.

  • Page 175: Installing The Device Drivers

    You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Right click on the empty space of the Windows ® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). ASUS P6TD Deluxe...
  • Page 176 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 177 Panel. B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P6TD Deluxe...
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