Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto P6T SE del fabbricante Asus
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Motherboard P6T SE.
ii E4481 First Edition January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Notices ..................................................................................................
iv Contents 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-24 2.7.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-27 2.8 Starting up for the rst time .......
v Contents 3.5.13 ICH PCIE V oltage ..................................................................... 3-17 3.5.14 DRAM Bus V oltage .................................................................. 3-17 3.5.15 DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA/B/C .
vi Contents 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II ....................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite .........
vii 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.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xi P6T SE specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel ® Dynamic Speed T echnology * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® X58 / ICH10R System Bus Up to 6.
xii (continued on the next page) P6T SE specications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS T urboV - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - .
xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. P6T SE specications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 6 x SA T A connec.
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ASUS P6T SE 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P6T SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the lo.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
ASUS P6T SE 1-3 Chapter 1 ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design With power efciency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8+2 phase VRM design (8-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) leads the industry with its 96% power efciency .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
ASUS P6T SE 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility . Simply press the predened 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 ash utility .
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ASUS P6T SE 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P6T SE 2-3 Chapter 2 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-33 2. LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-5 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-10 4. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) 2-22 5.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 .
ASUS P6T SE 2-5 Chapter 2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor . • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
ASUS P6T SE 2-7 Chapter 2 The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 heatsink assembly .
ASUS P6T SE 2-9 Chapter 2 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 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 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
ASUS P6T SE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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. V endor Part No.
ASUS P6T SE 2-13 Chapter 2 V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* OCZ OCZ3X16004GK 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P6T SE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 1.
ASUS P6T SE 2-15 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of T riple-channel memory conguration.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
ASUS P6T SE 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subs ections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
ASUS P6T SE 2-19 Chapter 2 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 specications.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 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 PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.
ASUS P6T SE 2-21 Chapter 2 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_DRAM_BUS, 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS.
ASUS P6T SE 2-23 Chapter 2 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8. External SA T A port* 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. LAN (RJ-45) port** 10.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel .
ASUS P6T SE 2-25 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS P6T SE 2-27 Chapter 2 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
ASUS P6T SE 2-29 Chapter 2 4. ICH10R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A 1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB910; USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P6T SE 2-31 Chapter 2 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector .
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1–2; 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V .
ASUS P6T SE 2-33 Chapter 2 10. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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.
ASUS P6T SE 2-35 Chapter 2 12. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P6T SE 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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.
ASUS P6T SE 3-3 Chapter 3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 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> + <F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST).
ASUS P6T SE 3-5 Chapter 3 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the BIOS le.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility .
ASUS P6T SE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another .
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Y ou can also set the system time and date and BIOS language in this menu. Refer to 3.
ASUS P6T SE 3-9 Chapter 3 T ype [Auto] Allows you to select the type of SA T A drive installed. [Not Installed] Select this option if no SA T A drive is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate SA T A device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.2 Storage Conguration The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS P6T SE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 SA T A Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology .
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P6T SE 3-13 Chapter 3 3.5.2 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1860MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] The DRAM Frequency conguration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings.
ASUS P6T SE 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM Back-T o-Back CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM .
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Conguration options: .
ASUS P6T SE 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.12 ICH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 ICH PCIE V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SB PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.16 DRAM CTRL REF V oltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference V oltage 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 3-19 Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. Conguration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.
ASUS P6T SE 3-21 Chapter 3 Intel(R) T urbo Mode tech [Enabled] T urbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-ST A TE T ech [Disabled] The Intel ® C-State T echnology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 High Denition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel T.
ASUS P6T SE 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system.
ASUS P6T SE 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration 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.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
ASUS P6T SE 3-27 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control item and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
ASUS P6T SE 3-29 Chapter 3 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed . T o set a Supervisor Password: 1.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS P6T SE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Current CMOS Restore CMOS A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Dr.
ASUS P6T SE 3-33 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating t.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu.
ASUS P6T SE 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS P6T SE 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily . Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.
ASUS P6T SE 4-5 Chapter 4 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 proles offer exible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs.
ASUS P6T SE 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.5 ASUS T urboV ASUS T urboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency , CPU voltage, QPI/Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows ® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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.
ASUS P6T SE 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T A channels.
ASUS P6T SE 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SA T A HDDs. T o do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST . 2. Go to the Main menu > Storage Conguration , and then press <Enter>.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS P6T SE 4-13 Chapter 4 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREA TE VOLUME menu.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager T o exit the utility 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
ASUS P6T SE 4-15 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista operating system, use either a oppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver .
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ASUS P6T SE 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi- graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards.
5-2 Chapter 5: A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS P6T SE 5-3 Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 5.2.2 T riple CrossFireX installation 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
5-4 Chapter 5: A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology support Chapter 5 5.3 Software information 5.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
ASUS P6T SE 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window , click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Congure . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3.
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In una situazione in cui hai già il Asus P6T SE, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Asus P6T SE.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Asus P6T SE. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Asus P6T SE insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
