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... 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. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - Visit www.asus. P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for...
... 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. Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - Visit www.asus. P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for...
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... - G.P. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back I/O - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control - P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS...
... - G.P. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back I/O - vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control - P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS...
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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 I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA connectors (Blue) 2 x SAS connectors (Black) 1 x CPU...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....
...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 Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA connectors (Blue) 2 x SAS connectors (Black) 1 x CPU...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....
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...and more stable, SAS will continue lighting until the problem 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 heat generated by VRM module effectively, and... for details. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to break new OC records! See page 2-28 for details. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS...
...and more stable, SAS will continue lighting until the problem 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 heat generated by VRM module effectively, and... for details. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to break new OC records! See page 2-28 for details. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on the OC stage with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3 SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS...
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...CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard...successful booting process. ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after they switch on their PCs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), ...
...CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard...successful booting process. ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after they switch on their PCs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), ...
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... efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMMs and DDR3-...1600 are supported for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value....
... efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMMs and DDR3-...1600 are supported for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value....
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.... DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-31 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or...
.... DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-31 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or...
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...supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Select either one 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 motherboard. ASUS P6T WS Professional...DRAM Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [...
...supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Select either one 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 motherboard. ASUS P6T WS Professional...DRAM Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Timing Control ******* Please key in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [...
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...(BCLK). When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor ... DIMMs you to select a DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by the operating system. The values range from 100 to 500. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
...(BCLK). When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor ... DIMMs you to select a DRAM O.C. The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by the operating system. The values range from 100 to 500. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... set the QPI/DRAM Core voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to set the CPU VCore voltage. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-21 Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. The value [1.90000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled. See 2.
... set the QPI/DRAM Core voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to set the CPU VCore voltage. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-21 Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. The value [1.90000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled. See 2.
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...set the SB PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The values of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, QPI/DRAM Core Voltage, IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage, ICH Voltage, ICH PCIE Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled ...in different color, indicating the risk levels of the DRAM Bus Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported ...
...set the SB PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The values of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, QPI/DRAM Core Voltage, IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage, ICH Voltage, ICH PCIE Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled ...in different color, indicating the risk levels of the DRAM Bus Voltage item is supported only if the OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported ...
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...Max:20) Ratio Actual Value :20 CPUID :106A2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Scroll down to...The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-25 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...
...Max:20) Ratio Actual Value :20 CPUID :106A2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Scroll down to...The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may be different due to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-25 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field...
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... to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19...
... to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech...
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... application to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
... application to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
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.... 2. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and... the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the ...
.... 2. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and... the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the ...
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When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor ... a small monitoring panel. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You...
When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor ... a small monitoring panel. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You...
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...drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect... drives. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical...
...drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect... drives. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical...
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Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan ... environment. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-21 Click ...
Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan ... environment. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-21 Click ...
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...This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert... boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation.
...This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert... boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation.