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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 Edition / Core™ i7 Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon 3500 Series Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon E5502 / E5504 / E5506 Processor Supports...RAID 0 and 1) * 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��IA�...
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 Edition / Core™ i7 Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon 3500 Series Processor LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon E5502 / E5504 / E5506 Processor Supports...RAID 0 and 1) * 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��IA�...
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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 with Q-fan control 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x 20-pin Panel ... 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) *...
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 with Q-fan control 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x 20-pin Panel ... 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) *...
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...allowing you set new ambitions on investment. High Speed CUDA Parallel Computing support The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance 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 performance. This extreme OC tool ... and DRAM voltages in the role of 16+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 no limits-only extreme...
...allowing you set new ambitions on investment. High Speed CUDA Parallel Computing support The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance 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 performance. This extreme OC tool ... and DRAM voltages in the role of 16+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 no limits-only extreme...
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...ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after they switch on their PCs. Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard...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 storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system ...
...ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after they switch on their PCs. Diag LED Diag LED checks key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard...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 storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system ...
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..., the user-friendly picture manager lets you with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic ...incoming audio stream while recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides you view your house. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which ...
..., the user-friendly picture manager lets you with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic ...incoming audio stream while recording. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which provides you view your house. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which ...
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...the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of the following: - We recommend you are supported for one DIMM per channel ...requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. For effective use a more on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized...
...the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. Use a maximum of the following: - We recommend you are supported for one DIMM per channel ...requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. For effective use a more on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized...
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Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you ...install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you ...install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
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... [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General...The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on CHC [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] PCIE ...
... [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General...The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this chapter vary depending on CHC [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] PCIE ...
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Profile [DDR3-1339MHz] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. mode supported by the operating system. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best ...ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-15 The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard...
Profile [DDR3-1339MHz] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your memory module. mode supported by the operating system. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best ...ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-15 The configuration options for the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. profile, which applies different settings to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard...
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...you to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. The value [1.90000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled. The values range from 0.85000V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.00625V ...by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.4.7 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I /O Hub (IOH) voltage. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. The values range from 1.50V to 2.76V with a ...
...you to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. The value [1.90000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled. The values range from 0.85000V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.00625V ...by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.4.7 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I /O Hub (IOH) voltage. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. The values range from 1.50V to 2.76V with a ...
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... if the OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.90V]. We recommend you to set the SB PCIE voltage. 3.4.13 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage...-1.80V Purple 1.30000V- 1.35000V 2.02V-2.10V 1.33125V- 1.40000V 1.26V-1.30V 1.68V-1.74V N/A N/A Red 1.35625V 1.70000V 2.12V-2.50V 1.40625V- 1.70000V 1.32V-1.70V 1.76V-2.76V N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.66V-2.46V ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-19
... if the OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.90V]. We recommend you to set the SB PCIE voltage. 3.4.13 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage...-1.80V Purple 1.30000V- 1.35000V 2.02V-2.10V 1.33125V- 1.40000V 1.26V-1.30V 1.68V-1.74V N/A N/A Red 1.35625V 1.70000V 2.12V-2.50V 1.40625V- 1.70000V 1.32V-1.70V 1.76V-2.76V N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.66V-2.46V ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-19
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...ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-21 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Frequency :2.68GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Actual Value:20 CPUID :106A2 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support... Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute-Disable Bit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-21 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Frequency :2.68GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Actual Value:20 CPUID :106A2 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support... Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute-Disable Bit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Use the and keys to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable or ... When disabled, only one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [...
... Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Use the and keys to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable or ... When disabled, only one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [...
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... you set this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-23 We recommend that you set to save more power...
... you set this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-23 We recommend that you set to save more power...
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... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-39
... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-39
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.... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ... Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Marvell RAID Utility Installs Marvell RAUD Utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your...
.... 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® ... Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Marvell RAID Utility Installs Marvell RAUD Utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your...
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... can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-11 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to the optical drive. Because... Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components...
... can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-11 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to the optical drive. Because... Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components...
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... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...
... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in ...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility...
The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in ...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility...