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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T WS Professional specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T WS Professional specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing ...
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... specific CPU models only. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; Visit www.asus. one at x16 / x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI-X slots 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi...
... specific CPU models only. ** Refer to 6.4GT/s; Visit www.asus. one at x16 / x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI-X slots 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology* Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi...
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... - Diagnosis card - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS Exclusive Features: - G.P. ASUS WS Diag. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI...
... - Diagnosis card - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS Exclusive Features: - G.P. ASUS WS Diag. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI...
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xiv P6T WS Professional 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 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv P6T WS Professional 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 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T WS Professional motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer.
... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T WS Professional motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer.
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... chapter 5 for more details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SLI support may need BIOS update. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand The P6T WS Professional breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of...
... chapter 5 for more details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SLI support may need BIOS update. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on Demand The P6T WS Professional breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! The triple-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of...
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... safer and more temperature compared to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 See page 4-27 for details. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for hard drive upgrade flexibility. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to system maintenance... 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efficiency, dispel ...
... safer and more temperature compared to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 See page 4-27 for details. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for hard drive upgrade flexibility. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to system maintenance... 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efficiency, dispel ...
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... breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With...
... breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With...
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... on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Fanless Design - Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-5 Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool...
... on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Fanless Design - Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-5 Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool...
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...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-7 See page 3-8 for details. See page 3-4 for details. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS... share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-10 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS...
...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-7 See page 3-8 for details. See page 3-4 for details. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS... share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-10 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your screen. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS...
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Diagnosis card installation 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P6T WS Professional Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P.
Diagnosis card installation 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P6T WS Professional Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P.
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... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate... is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate... is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
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...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-33 2-6 2-31 2-11 2-22 2-23 2-28 2-21 2-27 2-1 2-32 2-35 2-26 2-29 2-30 2-34 2-32 2-34 ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. CPU, chassis, and ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Marvell® 88SE6320 SAS RAID connector [black] (7-pin SAS1-2) ...
...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-33 2-6 2-31 2-11 2-22 2-23 2-28 2-21 2-27 2-1 2-32 2-35 2-26 2-29 2-30 2-34 2-32 2-34 ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-3 LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. CPU, chassis, and ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Marvell® 88SE6320 SAS RAID connector [black] (7-pin SAS1-2) ...
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.../loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap... is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
.../loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap... is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
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..., ensure to wash it is spread in only one correct orientation. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. PnP cap 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. 5. Apply...
..., ensure to wash it is spread in only one correct orientation. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. PnP cap 6. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. 5. Apply...
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... and fan assembly comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-9 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 2. Place the... install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
... and fan assembly comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-9 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B 2. Place the... install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Follow the table above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1...
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... Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-13
... Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-13
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P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL SC63I1B16 ...; • • N/A • N/A • N/A • N/A • • • • N/A • • N/A • • • N/A • • • • N/A • • • PQI N/A • • P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL SC63I1B16 ...; • • N/A • N/A • N/A • N/A • • • • N/A • • N/A • • • N/A • • • • N/A • • • PQI N/A • • P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.