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  • Page 1 P6T6 WS Revolution...
  • 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

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ....................... viii Safety information ..................ix About this guide ..................x P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary ........xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    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 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 3-14 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ..........3-14 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] ..........3-15 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] ....... 3-15 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] ......3-15 3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ..........3-16 3.4.6 UCLK Frequency [Auto] ..........
  • Page 6 Boot Device Priority ............3-32 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-33 3.7.3 Security ................. 3-34 Tools menu ................. 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-36 3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] ..........3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-38 3.8.4 AI NET 2................ 3-39 Exit menu ..................
  • Page 7 Contents RAID configurations ..............4-46 4.4.1 RAID definitions ............4-46 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ........4-47 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........4-47 4.4.4 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ..4-48 ® 4.4.5 Marvell SAS RAID configurations ........

  • Page 8: Notices

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

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: P6T6 Ws Revolution Specifications Summary

    ® * Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 mode)
  • Page 13 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Unique Features: - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support - ASUS WS Diag.
  • Page 14 P6T6 WS Revolution specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA ports 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after successful booting process. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard as vivid as life.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: 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.
  • Page 23 4-35 for details. The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield...
  • Page 24 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. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.

  • Page 25: 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 26 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-18 Jumpers ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-23 Installing the additional heatsink fan ........2-35 Starting up for the first time ............2-37 2.10 Turning off the computer ............2-38 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    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 LED. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-28 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-32 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-30 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3-32 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 30: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure 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 31: 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 32: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure 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 33 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 36: 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 37: System Memory

    Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the table above for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-11...

  • Page 38: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB ECC or non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration.

  • Page 39: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 2-13...
  • Page 40 P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand Dimm(Bios) Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 2048MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28(1333-9-9-9-24) 2 KINGSTON KHX16000D3K2/2GN(EPP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A...

  • Page 41: Asus P6T6 Ws Revolution

    P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Timing Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand Dimm(Bios) B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU(XMP) 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V A-DATA...

  • Page 42: P6T6 Ws Revolution Motherboard

    P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM socket Chip Timing support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand Dimm(Bios) A* B* A-DATA AD31333E002G0U 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.65-1.85 V CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1)
  • Page 43 C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the • black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-17...

  • Page 44: 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. Make sure 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 45: Interrupt Assignments

    – – – SATA controller 1 – – – – shared – – – SATA controller 2 – – – – shared – – – Audio Azalia – – – – – – shared – ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-19...

  • Page 46: Pci Express 2.0 X16 Slots

    2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has six PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_6 slot (at x4 mode) (at x16 or x8 mode)

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    • 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 2-21...
  • Page 48 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. OV_CPU OV_DRAM_BUS OV_QPI_DRAM...

  • Page 49: Connectors

    Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-23...
  • Page 50 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. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-25...
  • Page 52 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) 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 53 Before creating a RAID set using SAS hard disk drives, make sure that you have connected the SAS signal cables and installed SAS hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SAS BIOS setup during POST. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-27...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 2-31...
  • Page 58 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 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 is purchased separately.

  • Page 59: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 2-33...

  • Page 60: Asus Q-Connector

    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...

  • Page 61: G.p. Diagnosis Card Installation

    Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to the SATA ports, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until the card sits on the connector completely. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-35...

  • Page 62: G.p. Diagnosis Card Check Codes

    2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes Initiate chip Detect IDE Enable IO device for bootlock Initiate option ROM Check and wake up system Show post error Enter BIOS setup Prepare system for memory detection and sizing BIOS boot menu Memory test OS in PIC mode Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM OS in APIC mode...

  • Page 63: Starting Up For The First Time

    No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 2-37...

  • Page 64: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Vista™: ® Click the Start button then select Shut Down. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. ® If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 ................3-28 Boot menu .................. 3-32 Tools menu ................. 3-36 Exit menu ..................3-40 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 67: 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 68 To update the BIOS through the Internet Select Update BIOS from the From the Windows desktop, ® click Start > Programs > ASUS Internet from the drop-down > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. menu, and then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears.
  • Page 69 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 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 74: 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 System Date [Thu 10/16/2008] menu. For example, selecting Main a field. Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to SATA1 [Not Detected] shows the Main menu items. configure system Time. SATA2 [Not Detected] SATA3...

  • Page 75: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 76: 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 device connected to...

  • Page 77: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 3-11...

  • Page 78: 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 79: System Information

    Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 3-13...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Cpu Ratio Setting [Auto]

    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 P6T6 WS Revolution 3-15...

  • Page 82: Dram Frequency [Auto]

    3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] 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 83 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] 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] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-17...

  • Page 84: Cpu Voltage [Auto]

    DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] 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] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] –...

  • Page 85: Ioh Voltage [Auto]

    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 P6T6 WS Revolution 3-19...

  • Page 86: Dram Data Ref Voltage On Cha/B/C [Auto]

    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 87: Cpu Spread Spectrum [Auto]

    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 P6T6 WS Revolution 3-21...

  • Page 88: 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 Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Configure CPU.
  • Page 89 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-23...

  • Page 90: Chipset

    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 condition.

  • Page 91: Onboard Device Configuration

    Realtek LAN1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Realtek LAN port1/2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-25...

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO USB Devices Enabled: option disables 1 Mouse legacy support if no USB devices are USB Functions [Enabled] connected. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...

  • Page 93: Pcipnp

    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. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-27...

  • Page 94: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend. ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration...

  • Page 95: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-29...

  • Page 96: 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 97 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 98: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk Security drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you...

  • Page 99: 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 2 feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 100: Security

    3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 101: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-35...

  • Page 102: 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 refer to section 3.1.2 for details.

  • Page 103: Express Gate [Enabled]

    3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] 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 for details.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Ai Net 2

    AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN AI NET 2 cable during POST. Pair Status Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 3-39...

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    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 107: 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 108 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-10 RAID configurations ..............4-46 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-61 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 109: 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 110: Drivers Menu

    Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus Utility and Drivers Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus software through the Installation Wizard. Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009 to protect your PC from the latest online threats.
  • Page 111 ® ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS Express Gate Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

  • Page 112: Utilities Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 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 113 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Marvell RAID Utility Installs Marvell RAUD Utility. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek Teaming Utility. ® Adobe Reader 8...

  • Page 114: 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 AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA RAID driver disk.

  • Page 115: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 116: 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 117 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 118: 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 MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 119 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 120: Ai Net 2

    4.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 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 121: 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 122 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 123 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 value threshold values in a small monitoring panel. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-15...
  • Page 124 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 125 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 ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-17...
  • Page 126 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 127: 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 128 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 129: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-21...

  • Page 130: 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 131 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-23...

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-25...

  • Page 134: 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 135 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-27...

  • Page 136: 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 137 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-29...

  • Page 138: 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 139 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-31...
  • Page 140 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. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 141 SoundMAX control panel, you can ® depending on the audio devices easily configure your audio settings. you have installed. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-33...
  • Page 142 Adjust speaker volume Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test microphone volume. You will be button to hear the changes you have asked to read pre-written text to made. allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak.

  • Page 143: Asus Express Gate

    4.3.10 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 144 The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero (0);...
  • Page 145 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 146 Exit Express Gate. Click the Yes button to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Power Off. Click the Yes button to turn off the computer. Getting on the Internet In the first time of using Express Gate, or if Internet doesn’t seem to be working, you have to manually configure network settings.
  • Page 147 PNG formats are supported. Refer to the on-line Help for detailed application operation. ASUS Express Gate 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 148 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 4-40 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 149 Express Gate application will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the application on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start application update.

  • Page 150: Realtek Teaming Utility

    4.3.11 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and ® supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to be grouped as one single connection, providing benefits such as bandwidth increase, load balancing, and fault tolerance. The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with Teaming enabled.
  • Page 151 Click OK to close the message windows and finish creating the teaming set. To remove a teaming set in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Click Remove to remove the existing teaming set. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-43...
  • Page 152 To create a virtual LAN adapter in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Choose one adapter to create the virtual LAN adapter, and then click VLAN. Click OK to close the message window and finish creating the virtual LAN adapter.
  • Page 153 VLAN settings. Close all windows when finished. To remove a virtual LAN adapter in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Click Remove to remove the existing virtual LAN adapter. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-45...

  • Page 154: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows ® you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. •...

  • Page 155: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-47...

  • Page 156: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    4.4.4 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ® Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes:...

  • Page 157: Creating A Raid Volume

    When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-49...
  • Page 158 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. 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>.
  • Page 159 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. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-51...

  • Page 160: Marvell

    4.4.5 Marvell SAS RAID configurations ® The Marvell SAS controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 set on the SAS ® hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set. To do this: Install two internal SAS hard disk drives to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1/2.
  • Page 161 VendorID:DeviceID: 11AB:6320 BIOS Version: 2.1.0.09 PCI Slot: Adapter Serial Number: FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF IRQ Number: Port 0 SAS Address: 500E018000000000 Port 1 SAS Address: 5005018000000001 Port 2 SAS Address: 5005043011AB0000 Port 3 SAS Address: 5005043011AB0000 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit Press <Enter> and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Adapter Adapter 1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-53...

  • Page 162: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create array Delete array Spare Management ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit Press <Enter>. The screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID set.
  • Page 163 The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you select. The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create are grayed out. Except for the RAID Level item, we recommend you keep the default values • for the other items in Create Array screen. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-55...
  • Page 164 A confirmation screen appears. Press <Y> to confirm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to create Create Array ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Status Raid Level : RAID0 *0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.6GB SAS 3.0 FREE Max Size(MB) : 73240 *1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.6GB SAS 3.0 FREE Capacity(MB) : 73240 NEXT Stripe Size : 64KB Quick Init : No Cache Mode : WriteBack Array Name : Disks ID : 0 1 NEXT Create the array?[Y] The newly created array appears in the RAID menu. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

  • Page 165: Deleting An Array

    ID Name Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode Members *0 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1, NEXT Delete the array?[Y] Press <Y> again to confirm and delete the selected array. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-57...
  • Page 166 Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices, and then press <Enter>. The Advanced Operation screen appears. You can run Disk Verify and Low Level Format in the Advanced Operation screen. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit...
  • Page 167 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Device For Advanced Operation [Physical Disks] Advanced Menu ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Disk Verify 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 Low Level Format 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 Progress Mode Name: SAS : ST336754SS Duration: 00:05:17 26% Formatting..(DO NOT RESET or POWER DOWN!) When completed, press <ESC> to return to the Advanced Operation screen. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-59...
  • Page 168 Controller Configuration From the utility menu bar, select Controller, and then press <Enter>. The Controller Config screen appears and allows you to change controller settings. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] [Controller Config] INT 13h [Enable] Silent Mode [Disable] Halt On Error [Disable] ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit INT 13h [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the Interrupt 13h support. Set this item to [Enable] if you want to use the device(s) connected to Marvell SAS controller as boot ®...

  • Page 169: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Driver Disk to create an Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk. ® Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 4-61...

  • Page 170: 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 floppy disk drive.

  • Page 171: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution 4-63...
  • Page 172 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 173: 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 174: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology ............5-5 ® ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 175: 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 P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 176: Installing Crossfirex Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing 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 177: Installing The Device Drivers

    Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi- graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...
  • Page 178 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.

  • Page 179: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows Vista™ ® operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 180: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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 SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 181: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    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. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...

  • Page 182: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.2.4 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 NVIDIA SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 183 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution...
  • Page 184 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Dual 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. Enabling Triple SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA...

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