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  • Page 1 P6T SE...
  • 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

    Product introduction Welcome! ....................1-1 Package contents..................1-1 Special features..................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights................ 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ............... 1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ................... 2-1 Motherboard overview ................2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents ................

  • Page 4: Contents

    BIOS setup Knowing BIOS .................... 3-1 Updating BIOS .................... 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility..............3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............... 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 3-5 BIOS setup program .................. 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen ..............3-6 3.3.2...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority..............3-27 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration ............3-28 3.8.3 Security ..................3-28 Tools menu ....................3-30 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..............3-31 3.9.2 Express Gate ................3-31 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-32 3.9.4 AI NET 2 ..................3-33 3.10...
  • Page 6 Contents Software information ................. 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II ............... 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ................4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert................4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine..............4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ................4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate..............4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations..............4-9 RAID configurations ................

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: P6T Se 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 / x4 mode)
  • Page 12 - 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.
  • Page 13 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, 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 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® 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 16: 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 17: Asus Express Gate

    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...

  • Page 18: Asus Crystal Sound

    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. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: Asus Mylogo2

    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.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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. ASUS P6T SE...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Layout Contents

    USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-30 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-31 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...

  • Page 24: 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 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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 the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 26 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. Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º...
  • Page 27 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. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS P6T SE...

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ® ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and ®...

  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P6T SE...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Memory Configurations

    Chip NO. Voltage Brand DIMM (BIOS) KHX14900D3K3/3GX Heat-Sink KINGSTON (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • (XMP) (Kit of 3) Package AXH760UD10-18J Heat-Sink CL10 Aeneon • • (XMP) Package (1333-8-8-8-24) AXH860UD20-18J Heat-Sink CL10 Aeneon • • (XMP) Package (1333-8-8-8-24) ASUS P6T SE 2-11...
  • Page 32 ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support...
  • Page 33 Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • • (Kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5-1.65 • • • • (Kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65 • • • • (Kit of 2) ASUS P6T SE 2-13...
  • Page 34 P6T SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support Timing (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Voltage Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-24 G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ Heat-Sink Package • • • • (Kit of 3) (1333-9-9-9-24) KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8EE9 ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E (1333-9-9-9-24)
  • Page 35 Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    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 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    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...

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller Reserved System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (white, at x4 link) PCI slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, at x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x16 link) ASUS P6T SE 2-19...
  • Page 40 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 x16 (Recommend Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (PCIe card) x4 (PCIe card) for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) or PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

  • Page 41: Clear Rtc Ram

    • 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...
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: Connectors

    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...

  • Page 44: Audio I/O Connections

    ** LAN port LED indications SPEED Activity LED Speed LED ACT LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel...
  • Page 45 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS P6T SE 2-25...
  • Page 46 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Digital Audio Connector

    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...
  • Page 48 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 DMA 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.
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 51 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. ASUS P6T SE 2-31...
  • Page 52 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • 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_FAN2 for better thermal environment.

  • Page 53: Atx Power Connectors

    • If 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=en-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.

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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.
  • Page 55 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. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to...

  • Page 56: Starting Up For The First Time

    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. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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.

  • Page 58: Asus Update Utility

    3.2.1 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 to: ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 59 Auto Select. Click Next. Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...

  • Page 60: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 <Alt>...

  • Page 61: Asus Crashfree Bios Utility

    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 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.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program 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.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to Pop-up window display the other items on the screen. 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...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    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 time and date and BIOS language in this menu. Refer to 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
  • Page 65 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...

  • Page 66: Storage Configuration

    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 Set [Compatible Mode] Storage Configuration 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 [Disabled] Set [Enhanced Mode] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

  • Page 67: 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 : 0103 Build Date: 01/08/09 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB ASUS P6T SE 3-11...

  • Page 68: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. 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.

  • Page 69: Cpu Ratio Setting

    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 <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. ASUS P6T SE 3-13...

  • Page 70: Dram Frequency

    3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1860MHz] [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 71 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] 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] ASUS P6T SE 3-15...

  • Page 72: Cpu Voltage

    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] [6 DRAM Clock] The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 73: Ich Voltage

    DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. ASUS P6T SE 3-17...

  • Page 74: Dram Ctrl Ref Voltage On Cha/B/C

    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.

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] ↑↓ Select Item C1E Support [Enabled] F1 General Help Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] F10 Save and Exit Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] ESC Exit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Scroll down to display the following items: Execute-Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Mode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6T SE 3-19...
  • Page 76 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. 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.

  • Page 77: Chipset

    Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration 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 P6T SE 3-21...

  • Page 78: Onboard Device Configuration

    3.6.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Options High Definition Audio [Enabled] Enabled Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Disabled SPDIF Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] 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...

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    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...

  • Page 80: Pcipnp

    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.

  • Page 81: Acpi Apic Support

    Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T SE 3-25...

  • Page 82: Hardware Monitor

    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.

  • Page 83: Boot Menu

    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.

  • Page 84: Boot Settings Configuration

    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.

  • Page 85: Change Supervisor Password

    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...

  • Page 86: 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 Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run 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) ASUS O.C. Profile 3.CD-DISC (read only) AI NET 2 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ 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...

  • Page 87: Asus Ez Flash 2

    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.

  • Page 88: Asus O.c. Profile

    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] O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed are acceptable. O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile.

  • Page 89: Ai Net 2

    It will take 3 to 10 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...

  • Page 90: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes. Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation.

  • Page 91: Chapter 4: Software Support

    The 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.

  • Page 92: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    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. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. ®...

  • Page 93: Software Information

    Launching PC Probe II Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears.

  • Page 94: Asus Ai Suite

    Launching AI Suite Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. The AI Suite icon appears in the Windows notification area.

  • Page 95: Asus Fan Xpert

    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.

  • Page 96: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    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 • Medium Power Saving Mode •...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Asus Express Gate

    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.

  • Page 99: Audio Configurations

    Device advanced Configuration settings option tabs Connector settings Analog and digital Control connector settings status window Information button Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ASUS P6T SE...

  • Page 100: 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. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 101: Setting The Raid Item In Bios

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS P6T SE 4-11...
  • Page 102 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 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. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.0 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 103: Deleting A Raid Set

    RAID set. To delete a RAID set From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 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. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume ASUS P6T SE 4-13...
  • Page 104 Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press <Del>. The following warning message appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] 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.

  • Page 105: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Vista™: ® Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P6T SE 4-15...
  • Page 106 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 107: Chapter 5: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology Support

    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 P6T SE...

  • Page 108: Installing Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards

    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.

  • Page 109: Triple Crossfirex Installation

    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...

  • Page 110: Software Information

    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). •...
  • Page 111 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 P6T SE...
  • Page 112 Chapter 5: ATI CrossFireX™ technology support ®...

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