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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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P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support ... Series Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon E5502 / E5504 / E5506 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 3 x PCI ... 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 Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID�...
P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support ... Series Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon E5502 / E5504 / E5506 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode) 3 x PCI ... 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 Intel CPU support list Intel® X58 / ICH10R 2 x N��V�ID�...
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...: - 7 PCIe x16 slots - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - LED - ASUS SASsaby cards support - Profile - Diagnosis card - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE...
...: - 7 PCIe x16 slots - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS WS Diag. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - LED - ASUS SASsaby cards support - Profile - Diagnosis card - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE...
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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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... 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; 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 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
... 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; 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 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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... Computing support The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in the role of a Personal Supercomputer when working in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for intensive parallel computing...ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 Refer to break new OC records! Users can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
... Computing support The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in the role of a Personal Supercomputer when working in 0.02v intervals, there are plugged into P6T7 WS SuperComputer for intensive parallel computing...ASUS TurboV. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-3 Refer to break new OC records! Users can reach high power efficiency, dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to other VRM solution. ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
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..., SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard as vivid as life. ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs...
..., SAS will provide users with P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard (retail version), the G.P. SAS onboard This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard as vivid as life. ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs...
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Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The purpose of critical heat generating components. The... can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5
Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The purpose of critical heat generating components. The... can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-5
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...users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the... to best protect your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install. ASUS O.C. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to page 3-4 and 3-36 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
...users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the... to best protect your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install. ASUS O.C. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to page 3-4 and 3-36 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
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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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... in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any... motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in ... any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1
... in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any... motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in ... any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-1
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...-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. 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 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin...
...-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. 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 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin...
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...immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 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 ...™ i7 Processor. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...
...immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-5 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 ...™ i7 Processor. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...
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... the PnP cap from the CPU socket. DO NOT force the CPU into your eyes or touches your finger directly. If so, skip this step. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. 5. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the...
... the PnP cap from the CPU socket. DO NOT force the CPU into your eyes or touches your finger directly. If so, skip this step. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. 5. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the...
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... fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires...
... fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-9 B 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1366 processor requires...
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... 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. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 Two DIMMs (Dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Four DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Six DIMMs...
... 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. DDR3 modules are developed for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11 Two DIMMs (Dual-channel operation): Three DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Four DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Six DIMMs...
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Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the 2 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the 2 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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...• 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...-Sink 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.
...• 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...-Sink 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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... (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. G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) G.Skill F3...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 ...
... (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. G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) G.Skill F3...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 ...
