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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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...architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1800 or above ) support *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 3 x ...CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID��IA�® NF200 Up to 6.4GT/s; P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme ...
...architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1800 or above ) support *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 3 x ...CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID��IA�® NF200 Up to 6.4GT/s; P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme ...
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... VT6315N controller supports 1 x 1394a port ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS SASsaby cards support - Profile - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
... VT6315N controller supports 1 x 1394a port ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS SASsaby cards support - Profile - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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...
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xiv 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.
xiv 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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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x G.P. 1.1 Welcome! 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x G.P. 1.1 Welcome! 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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...+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can count on up to 4 Tesla CUDA cards that are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for details. Users can reach high power ... by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to other VRM solution. With micro adjustments of performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before . Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi...
...+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can count on up to 4 Tesla CUDA cards that are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for details. Users can reach high power ... by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to other VRM solution. With micro adjustments of performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 SLI and CrossFireX on Demand The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you 've never experienced before . Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi...
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... provide complete support to locate the root problem within a second. If an error is fully compatible with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in sequence during motherboard booting process. G.P. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is found, the LED next to page 2-34 for details. SAS onboard This...
... provide complete support to locate the root problem within a second. If an error is fully compatible with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in sequence during motherboard booting process. G.P. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is found, the LED next to page 2-34 for details. SAS onboard This...
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...critical heat generating components. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 Refer to page 4-19 for details. To wake the system and return to date. The Heat Pipe design is the...does. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is...
...critical heat generating components. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5 Refer to page 4-19 for details. To wake the system and return to date. The Heat Pipe design is the...does. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to dissipate heat these critical components generate. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is...
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... 3-38 for details. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to page 3-5 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to page 3-4 and 3-36 for details...
... 3-38 for details. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to page 3-5 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Refer to page 3-4 and 3-36 for details...
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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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...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 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 wall socket before ...
...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the system is detached from the power supply. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1 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 wall socket before ...
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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 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage...
... 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 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage...
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket...cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 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...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket...cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 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...
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... connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 If so, skip this step. Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets...
... connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 If so, skip this step. Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets...
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... a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...B 2. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...B 2. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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... the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched...
... the illustrations above for better performance with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one DIMM is notched...
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... outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips... the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the 2 retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13
... outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips... the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the 2 retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13
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... DS ELPIDA SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS MICRON DS MICRON DS NA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA ... socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65-1.85 • 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.
... DS ELPIDA SS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A DS N/A SS MICRON DS MICRON DS NA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor A-DATA A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA ... socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65-1.85 • 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.
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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.