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... computer 2-37 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-37 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-7 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help...
... computer 2-37 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-37 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-7 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help...
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... menus. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
... menus. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
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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 ...+ 12V Power connector 1 x TPM connector BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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...
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 ...+ 12V Power connector 1 x TPM connector BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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...
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... press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 Without the usual "fingers" present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-33 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic...
... press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 1-7 Without the usual "fingers" present, this new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Refer to page 2-33 for details. Update your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-32 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-9 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-14 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-32 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer
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...: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-1
...: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-1
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... drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3. Click Click Next. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to avoid network version that you update the BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, 2. traffic, or click Auto Select...
... drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3. Click Click Next. Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS nearest you to avoid network version that you update the BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, 2. traffic, or click Auto Select...
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... > ASUSUpdate. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...
... > ASUSUpdate. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Start > Programs > ASUS > Open window, then click Open. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...
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... . Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T7-WS-SC VER: 0210 DATE: 04/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS...
... . Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T7-WS-SC VER: 0210 DATE: 04/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS...
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... recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to load default BIOS values. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-5 If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
... recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to load default BIOS values. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-5 If you press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
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...not prompted to ensure optimum performance. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. This requires you can recognize these ...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard...
...not prompted to ensure optimum performance. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. This requires you can recognize these ...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard...
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... run the utility to confirm your choice. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T7-WS-SC VER: 0210 DATE: 04/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
... run the utility to confirm your choice. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.37 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T7-WS-SC VER: 0210 DATE: 04/20/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
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.... 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-39 • This function can support devices such as... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose LAN cable. Check ...
.... 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-39 • This function can support devices such as... a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose LAN cable. Check ...
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... the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you ...keep your multimedia data. Marvell RAID Utility Installs Marvell RAUD Utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the ...
... the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you ...keep your multimedia data. Marvell RAID Utility Installs Marvell RAUD Utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the ...
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...Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. Select Options from the ASUS website. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Launch...during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you wish to use the ASUS Update utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You ...
...Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF file format. Select Options from the ASUS website. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Launch...during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you wish to use the ASUS Update utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You ...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-25 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/.../Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers...
Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-25 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Fan Control Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/.../Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours The values of the previous table are subject to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers...