Asus P6T Deluxe V2 171

This chapter describes how to install and	5
configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards.
Multiple GPU
technology support

Contents

Page Page Contents Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: BIOS setup Page Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary Page Page Page Chapter summary 1.1Welcome 1.2Package contents 1.3.1Product highlights 1.3.2ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Crystal Sound TPM Support ASUSEZ DIY Page ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-languageBIOS Page Hardware2 information Page 2.1Before you proceed 2.2.1Motherboard layout 2.2.2Layout contents 2.2.3Placement direction 2.2.4Screw holes 2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1Installing the CPU Page Page 2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.4Installing the optional fans 2.4.1Overview 2.4.2Memory configurations Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHzcapability Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHzcapability Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHzcapability (continued) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHzcapability Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHzcapability (continued) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHzcapability 2.4.3Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM 2.5.1Installing an expansion card 2.5.2Configuring an expansion card 2.5.3Interrupt assignments 2.5.4PCI slots 2.5.5PCI Express x4 slot 2.5.6PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots Page 2.6Jumpers Page 2.7Onboard switches 2.8.1Rear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration 2.8.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page ASUS Q-Connector(system panel) 2.9Installing the additional heatsink fan 2.10Starting up for the first time 2.11.1Using the OS shut down function 2.11.2Using the dual function power switch Page Page 3.1.1ASUS Update utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3.1.3Creating a bootable floppy disk 3.1.4AFUDOS utility Page 3.1.5ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3.2BIOS setup program 3.2.1BIOS menu screen 3.2.2Menu bar 3.2.3Navigation keys 3.2.4Menu items 3.2.5Sub-menuitems 3.2.6Configuration fields 3.2.7Pop-upwindow 3.2.8Scroll bar 3.3.1System Time [xx:xx:xx] 3.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 3.3.3Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 3.3.4Language [English] 3.3.5SATA 3.3.6Storage Configuration 3.3.7AHCI Configuration 3.3.8System Information 3.4.1Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] 3.4.2CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] 3.4.3Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] 3.4.4Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] 3.4.5DRAM Frequency [Auto] 3.4.6.DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 2nd Information: 1N-52-0-0 3rd Information: 3.4.7CPU Voltage [Auto] 3.4.8CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] 3.4.9QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] 3.4.10IOH Voltage [Auto] 3.4.11IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] 3.4.12ICH Voltage [Auto] 3.4.13ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] 3.4.14DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] 3.4.15DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] 3.4.16DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] 3.4.17Load-LineCalibration [Auto] 3.4.18CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] 3.4.19CPU Clock Skew [Auto] 3.4.20CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 3.4.21IOH Clock Skew [Auto] 3.4.22PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] 3.5.1CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATETech [Disabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] 3.5.2Chipset 3.5.3Onboard Device Configuration 3.5.4USB Configuration 3.5.5PCIPnP 3.6.1Suspend Mode [Auto] 3.6.2Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] 3.6.3ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] 3.6.4ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 3.6.5APM Configuration 3.6.6Hardware Monitor Chassis Q-FanControl [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 3.7.1Boot Device Priority 3.7.2Boot Settings Configuration 3.7.3Security User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 3.8.2Express Gate [Enabled] 3.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 3.9Exit menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Software4 support Page 4.2.1Running the support DVD 4.2.2Drivers menu 4.2.3Utilities menu ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe ASUS AI Suite Adobe Reader Ulead Burn.Now 4.2.4Make disk menu 4.2.5Manual menu 4.2.6ASUS Contact information 4.2.7Other information Technical support Form Filelist 4.3.1ASUS MyLogo 2™ Page 4.3.2AI NET2 4.3.3ASUS PC Probe Preference Hardware monitor panels WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage Configuring PC Probe 4.3.4ASUS AI Suite Page 4.3.5ASUS AI Nap 4.3.6ASUS Fan Xpert Fan profile modes 4.3.7ASUS EPU–6Engine 6 Engine main menu Advanced settings menu Configuration options in Advanced settings menu Page 4.3.8ASUS TurboV Page 4.3.9SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility Page Page B.SoundMAX audio utility for Windows XP™ Audio Setup Wizard Jack configuration Adjust speaker volume Adjust microphone volume Audio preferences General options Listening Environment options Microphone options Enhanced Microphone Features 4.3.10ASUS Express Gate SSD Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Using the Configuration Panel Using the LaunchBar How Do I Get on to the Internet Page Using the Online Games Using the Photo Manager Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Express Gate Updater Page 4.4.1RAID definitions 4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4.4.3Intel® RAID configurations Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Page Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Page 4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4.5.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® Page Page Page 5.1.1Requirements 5.1.2Before you begin 5.2.1Dual CrossFireX installation 5.2.2Triple CrossFireX installation 5.3.1Installing the device drivers 5.3.2Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology 5.4.1Requirements 5.4.2Installing SLI™ graphics cards 5.4.3Installing the device drivers 5.4.4Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows® Page Enabling SLI configuration