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Motherboard P6T7 WS SuperComputer
Motherboard P6T7 WS SuperComputer
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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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...a data disk only. 2 x Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers, supporting teaming function (continued on the next page) xii P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor ...Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3-1800 or above) support *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID��IA�® ...
...a data disk only. 2 x Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers, supporting teaming function (continued on the next page) xii P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor ...Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 150/300 ports - or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3-1800 or above) support *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID��IA�® ...
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... slots - Diagnosis card - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I /O (continued on the next page) xiii SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power...
... slots - Diagnosis card - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I /O (continued on the next page) xiii SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power...
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P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary 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 Fan connector with PWM control 3 x Chassis Fan connectors ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Green Manageability BIOS flash utility under DOS Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Adobe® Reader 8 Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary 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 Fan connector with PWM control 3 x Chassis Fan connectors ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Green Manageability BIOS flash utility under DOS Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Adobe® Reader 8 Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
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... (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 , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1
... (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 , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1
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...voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to ...motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in tangent with the ASUS TurboV. Refer to page 4-26 for details. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you the multi-GPU choice of performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
...voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to ...motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in tangent with the ASUS TurboV. Refer to page 4-26 for details. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with an advanced and easy-to-use interface-allowing you the multi-GPU choice of performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
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... automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is solved. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for details. Refer to page 2-26 and 4-50 for hard drive upgrade flexibility...
... automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is solved. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for details. Refer to page 2-26 and 4-50 for hard drive upgrade flexibility...
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Refer to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board... bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Refer to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 helping save power and money. To wake the system and return to date. With auto phase switching for details. The Heat Pipe design ...
Refer to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board... bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Refer to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 helping save power and money. To wake the system and return to date. With auto phase switching for details. The Heat Pipe design ...
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... giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to install. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference ...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard...
... giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to install. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference ...ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. Refer to page 3-5 for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard...
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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 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.
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The green LED lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that the...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
The green LED lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that the...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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... PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-30 2-6 2-28 2-11 2-21 2-26 2-25 2-29 2-32 2-20 2-1 2-24 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-31 2-29 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-3 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 8 C�h�a�s�s�i�s�i�n�...
... PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-30 2-6 2-28 2-11 2-21 2-26 2-25 2-29 2-32 2-20 2-1 2-24 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-31 2-29 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-3 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. LGA1366 CPU Socket 3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 8 C�h�a�s�s�i�s�i�n�...
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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®...the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover... or if you see any damage 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 ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel®...the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover... or if you see any damage 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 ...
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PnP cap 6. The thermal paste is spread in only one correct orientation. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 The CPU fits in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ...
PnP cap 6. The thermal paste is spread in only one correct orientation. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 The CPU fits in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ...
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...Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the ...a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest...
...Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. B 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the ...a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is closest...
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... illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations... Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations... Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one memory module in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug...
... pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug...
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...8226; 1.75-1.85 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E AM5D5808AEWSBG J1108BABG-DJ-E (ECC) J1108BABG-DJ... Package (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 •••• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No.
...8226; 1.75-1.85 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD30908C8D-15IG AD30908C8D-15IG Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E AM5D5808AEWSBG J1108BABG-DJ-E (ECC) J1108BABG-DJ... Package (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 •••• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No.
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...-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Size 2GB 4GB...(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 •• •••• ••• ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-15 P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
...-CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Size 2GB 4GB...(1066-7-7-7-20) 1.65 9-9-9-24 (1066-7-7-7-20) 1.5 •• •••• ••• ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-15 P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
