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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...
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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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...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 Extreme... Xeon 3500 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 Express 2.0 ...
...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 Extreme... Xeon 3500 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 Express 2.0 ...
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... CODEC - G.P. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features Back Panel I /O - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Unique Features: - 7 PCIe x16 slots - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - Profile - ASUS SASsaby cards support - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - LED - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo...
... CODEC - G.P. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary USB IEEE 1394 Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features Back Panel I /O - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Unique Features: - 7 PCIe x16 slots - SAS onboard ASUS AI Life Features: - Profile - ASUS SASsaby cards support - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - LED - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo...
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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 with...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 with...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
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.... Refer to get better performance. • When using NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 or x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_7 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0... 2-30 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has seven PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-19
.... Refer to get better performance. • When using NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 or x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_7 slot (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0... 2-30 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has seven PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-19
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, ... speed. 5. Connect the USB module cable to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of these connectors. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, ... speed. 5. Connect the USB module cable to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of these connectors. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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...power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a... PSU with 1000 W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, ...
...power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a... PSU with 1000 W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, ...
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... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
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...-sector transfer feature. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of drive connected to the system. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
...-sector transfer feature. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of drive connected to the system. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and...
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0210 Build Date: 04/20/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-13 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Main BIOS Information Version : 0210 Build Date: 04/20/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-13 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 3.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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..., DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-15 The values range from 100 to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to adjust... item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
..., DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-15 The values range from 100 to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [High Performance] [High Frequency] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. DIMM or 1600MHz DIMM, install only one DIMM on the motherboard. Use the and keys to adjust... item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The values range from 100 to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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... the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto...
... the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Different ratio might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto...
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... CPU to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Enable this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. We recommend that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package...
... CPU to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Enable this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. We recommend that you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package...
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Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the ...
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the ...
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... a wake event. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-29 When set to turn on the system. When this item is set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on state, whatever... set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the +5VSB lead.
... a wake event. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-29 When set to turn on the system. When this item is set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on state, whatever... set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the +5VSB lead.
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4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-7
4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-7