Asus P6T - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

2.9 Starting up for the rst time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your
retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
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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.