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... (XMP) * Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back panel) (continued on... Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage...
... (XMP) * Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at back panel) (continued on... Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology * SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage...
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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...8-pin ATX+ 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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...
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...8-pin ATX+ 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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...
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.... Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand The P6T WS Professional breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Visit www.asus.com for details. This is in the world. See... (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. See page 2-11 for details. SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line ...
.... Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on Demand The P6T WS Professional breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before! Visit www.asus.com for details. This is in the world. See... (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to boost system performance. See page 2-11 for details. SLI support may need BIOS update. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line ...
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Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-10 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page...
Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-10 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-8 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T WS Professional
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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.... Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
.... Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P6TWS.ROM P6TWS ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P6TWS.ROM P6TWS ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears...
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... Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-7 done Writing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard...
... Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP6TWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-7 done Writing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard...
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... with its test routines. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-9 For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing...
... with its test routines. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-9 For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-11
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-11
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... file, choose Repair, and click Next to continue. 4. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-43 You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate 1. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. New versions of the software on Express Gate...
... file, choose Repair, and click Next to continue. 4. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-43 You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate 1. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. New versions of the software on Express Gate...