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... frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Diagnosis card - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Q-Shield - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack...
... frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 500 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Diagnosis card - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Q-Shield - vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack...
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See page 4-27 for hard drive upgrade flexibility. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 With micro adjustments of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase... no limits-only extreme results to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-...
See page 4-27 for hard drive upgrade flexibility. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 With micro adjustments of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase... no limits-only extreme results to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-...
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..., chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in regular...
..., chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in regular...
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...special design on this motherboard is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows...near the back IO ports, where it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-5 Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these ...chipset fan does. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. ASUS Crystal Sound This ...
...special design on this motherboard is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows...near the back IO ports, where it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-5 Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to dissipate heat these ...chipset fan does. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. ASUS Crystal Sound This ...
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...less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB non‑ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C.
...less. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB non‑ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C.
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... and move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure... off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1.
... and move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure... off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1.
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...the system performance. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory ...ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-17 The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking...
...the system performance. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to overclock DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory ...ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-17 The default values of the following items: DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking...
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...Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [DDR3-1339MHz] [DDR3-1603MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo ... the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. DRAM O.C. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing ...
...Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [DDR3-1339MHz] [DDR3-1603MHz] eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo ... the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. DRAM O.C. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing ...
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... IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-23 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to...A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance BCLK...
... IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-23 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to...A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Different ratio might enhance BCLK...
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... or [Auto] for EMI control. 3.4.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item...
... or [Auto] for EMI control. 3.4.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item...
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ASUS Express Gate Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Realtek RTL8168C/RTL8111C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 64xx/63xx SAS controller driver. record. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-3
ASUS Express Gate Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Realtek RTL8168C/RTL8111C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 64xx/63xx SAS controller driver. record. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-3
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Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan control, power...
Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan control, power...
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...8226; Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet:... time during system idle process. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/...
...8226; Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for updates. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet:... time during system idle process. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/...
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...changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. To launch ASUS TurboV 1. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an ...Frequency in TurboV. Save the current settings as a profile Voltage Adjustment bars Shows more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-27 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to 250MHz in TurboV.
...changes immediately Undoes all changes made in TurboV. To launch ASUS TurboV 1. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an ...Frequency in TurboV. Save the current settings as a profile Voltage Adjustment bars Shows more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-27 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to 250MHz in TurboV.
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... Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to Intel's Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking.
... Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to Intel's Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking.