Asus P6T-Deluxe LGA 1366 Motherboard
Take advantage of the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. The ASUS P6T Deluxe introduces a new era for extreme performance. It is an X58-based motherboard that supports Intel’s new generation extreme performance Core i7 Processors and both SLI and CrossFireX! Six SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 as well as two SAS, or Serial Attached SCSI, ports supporting RAID 0 and 1 give you plenty of storage options and the ability to use hard drives with speeds of up to 15,000 RPMs. Memory support includes up to 24GB of Triple Channel DDR3 memory. Intel has brought back Hyperthreading technology and combined it with a native quad-core design to give support for 8 seperate threads in the new LGA1366 / Socket B CPU interface and their replacement for the old Front Side Bus technology, QuickPath Interconnect provides a system bus speed of up to 6.4GT/s. The three PCI-Express 2.0 slots can operate at either x16/x16/x1 or x16/x8/x8 to take full advantage of either 2 or 3 graphics cards.
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Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Interface:
LGA1366
Processors Supported:
Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7 Extreme
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
SLI Ready
CrossFireX Ready
Supports 45nm CPU
Intel QuickPath Interconnect
Northbridge:
Intel X58
Southbridge:
Intel ICH10R
Number of Slots:
6
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
12GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
800MHz DDR3
1066MHz DDR3
1333MHz DDR3
1600MHz DDR3
Triple Channel Supported
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
2GB
Channels:
8 Channels
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
2 x RJ-45
RAID Modes:
0
1
10
5
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X4 Slots:
1 - (PCIe 2.0)
PCI Express X16 Slots:
3 - (PCIe 2.0)
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
14
LAN Ports:
2
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
Serial Attached SCSI Headers:
2
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
1 - Optical
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
4
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Value
4.5
Features
4.3
Quality
4.5
Performance
4.8
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Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Jan 26, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Like every other Asus board I have purchased this one does not disappoint! Setup and installation was quick and easy and for the last three days it has been running rock solid with Vista Ultimate 64bit. The Intel X58 platform is really refined on this motherboard. I have not tried any serious overclocking but I have my Thermalright Ultra120 Extreme RT on the way and will see how it performs once I have a better cooling system. This is really a first class motherboard and I would not hesitate to recommend it!
Reviewer:
Shrimpkin on
Dec 20, 2008 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
3.0
Features
2.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
4.0
This board is great for overclocking and for 2x SLI rigs. Unfortunately the future will be in 3x SLI for those extreme enthusiasts. This board has 3x PCIe x16 slots but, if you will notice, 2 of these slots are placed extremely close to each other. This presents a fundamental problem with 3x SLI UNLESS you are using some crappy little 9800gt or something like that. Most high-end graphics cards will be more than 1 inch wide and thusly you will not be able to fit 2 in the bottom two slots as one will be covering the very bottom slot. Check out the P6T6 WS Revolution for a nice substitute.
Reviewer:
MELLOPTY on
Dec 19, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
excellent board, very easy to overclock , accept all memory mayor brands. I set up with a pair of 2 geforce 8800 GT 512 MB (got SLI with this 2 cards )and my games runs like a rocket. I pushed my cpu CORE i7 920 from 2.66GHZ to 3.80GHZ with this board.
Reviewer:
steelbackr on
Nov 28, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Ordered on a Monday, had it Friday, coupled with a 920 and 1600 Triple DDR. Setup was a breeze, nothing wrong with the board, drivers or bundle (so far). This thing runs blazing fast and will meet and exceed expectations, especially considering the countless features available. VERY happy camper so far, very much recommended. Moving from a 780, and the simple quality of the overall product is a vast improvement.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
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as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
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Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P6T-Deluxe UPC No:
610839165841 Box Size:
( Length:
15, Width:
13, Depth:
5 )
Shipping Weight:
5.6500 pound(s)
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