Asus P6T - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

ASUS P6T 5-1
5.1 ATI
®
CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the ATI
®
CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to
install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
5.1.1 Requirements
• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready
graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are
ATI
®
certied.
• In Triple CrossFireX mode, you should have three identical CrossFireX-ready
graphics cards that are ATI
®
certied.
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system. See page 2-36 for details.
5.1.2 Before you begin
For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card
drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers
1. Close all current applications.
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal
environment.
• The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is supported by Windows
®
Vista™
operating system only.
• Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certied
graphics card and the supported 3D application list.

Asus P6T - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	P6T - Motherboard - ATX
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Before You Proceed

Essential precautions and safety guidelines before installing motherboard components.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and installation guide for the CPU socket and component.

2.4 System Memory

Details on DDR3 DIMM sockets, configurations, and installation.

2.5 Expansion Slots

2.8 Connectors

Guides for connecting rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Utilities and procedures for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.2 BIOS Setup Program

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility and its navigation.

3.3.6 Storage Configuration

Settings for configuring SATA devices and RAID options.

3.3.7 AHCI Configuration

3.4 Ai Tweaker Menu

Options for overclocking-related settings like CPU frequency and voltages.

3.5 Advanced Menu

Advanced settings for CPU, chipset, onboard devices, and USB/PCI configurations.

3.6 Power Menu

3.7 Boot Menu

3.7.3 Security

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.2 Support DVD Information

4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II

4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite

4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert

4.3.6 ASUS EPU–6 Engine

4.3.7 ASUS TurboV

Utility for real-time overclocking of CPU, voltages, and frequencies.

4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert

4.4 RAID Configurations

4.5 Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

Installation and configuration procedures for ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU setup.

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

Installation and configuration procedures for NVIDIA SLI multi-GPU setup.