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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T7 WS SuperComputer 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 the CPU ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P6T7 WS SuperComputer 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 the CPU ...
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... extremes. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, ...
... extremes. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, ...
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It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system ...
It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is ...chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... IEEE 1394a module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x SAS + Power cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1 Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... IEEE 1394a module 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x SAS + Power cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1 Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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... a variety of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Seven PCIe 2.0 x16 slots onboard This motherboard brings users the revolutionary flexibility for details. Refer to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of expansion cards. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the...
... a variety of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Seven PCIe 2.0 x16 slots onboard This motherboard brings users the revolutionary flexibility for details. Refer to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of expansion cards. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the...
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... The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in the role of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in tangent with the ASUS TurboV. With micro adjustments of a Personal Supercomputer when working in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for ..., minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before ! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 Refer to page 2-19 and chapter 5 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with discrete CUDA technology-...
... The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in the role of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and DRAM voltages in tangent with the ASUS TurboV. With micro adjustments of a Personal Supercomputer when working in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for ..., minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior overclocking score ever than before ! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 Refer to page 2-19 and chapter 5 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with discrete CUDA technology-...
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... details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is solved. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to page 2-34 for details. Refer to system maintenance and storage technology. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in sequence during motherboard booting process. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail...
... details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is solved. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to page 2-34 for details. Refer to system maintenance and storage technology. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in sequence during motherboard booting process. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail...
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... so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 Refer to page 4-22 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on...
... so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 Refer to page 4-22 for details. Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on...
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...noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to page 2-24 for ...entering Windows at anytime! Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity...
...noises then eliminates it in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to page 2-24 for ...entering Windows at anytime! Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is purchased separately. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity...
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... their favorite settings. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to page... 3-38 for details. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the...
... their favorite settings. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to page... 3-38 for details. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-34 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer
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 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-34 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer
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... unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it...
... unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. • Ensure that the ... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. • Ensure that the ... the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the...
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Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in ...
Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in ...
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...; Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to install. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan... on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9
...; Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to the chassis before you have installed the motherboard to install. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan... on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9