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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P7F7-E WS Supercomputerspecifications 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 Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 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 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P7F7-E WS Supercomputerspecifications 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 Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 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 ...
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...3450 Ibex Peak - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® 3450 Chipset Nvidia NF200*1 6 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)* /1333 /1066/ 800 MHz, non-ECC...65533;/s��p�o�r�ts� - resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of DDR3-1333 or above ) support. P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory On-board VGA Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology CUDA support Storage LAN USB xii LGA 1156 socket for Intel...
...3450 Ibex Peak - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® 3450 Chipset Nvidia NF200*1 6 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)* /1333 /1066/ 800 MHz, non-ECC...65533;/s��p�o�r�ts� - resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of DDR3-1333 or above ) support. P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory On-board VGA Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology CUDA support Storage LAN USB xii LGA 1156 socket for Intel...
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.... PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
.... PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
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...phase functions, allowing components to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate... hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve a total system level up. Even O.C. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-3
...phase functions, allowing components to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO Ultimate... hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to achieve a total system level up. Even O.C. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-3
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...and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Worry no time. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. The purpose of a button to a ...new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU...
...and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Worry no time. ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to patch memory issues and get your system booting success. The purpose of a button to a ...new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU...
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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 2-28 2.6 Jumper 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2-32 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-48 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-49 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-50 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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.../DS SS/DS DS SS ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11 SS/DS - SS B1 SS/DS - SS/DS SS/DS - 4 DIMMs DS - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Memory population configuration Dual Channel Memory configuration table for better performance ...with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DS = Double sided; A DDR3 module has...
.../DS SS/DS DS SS ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11 SS/DS - SS B1 SS/DS - SS/DS SS/DS - 4 DIMMs DS - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Memory population configuration Dual Channel Memory configuration table for better performance ...with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DS = Double sided; A DDR3 module has...
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SS/DS SS/DS - (SS = Single-sided; SS/DS - - 4 DIMMs - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - SS/DS - SS/DS - 1 DIMMs - - - - 1 DIMMs - SS/DS SS/DS B1 SS/DS - - - SS/DS 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS = Double sided; SS/DS - - Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Clarkdale CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 DIMM - - SS/DS - - 2 DIMMs - - "-" = No memory) B2 - -
SS/DS SS/DS - (SS = Single-sided; SS/DS - - 4 DIMMs - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - SS/DS - SS/DS - 1 DIMMs - - - - 1 DIMMs - SS/DS SS/DS B1 SS/DS - - - SS/DS 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS = Double sided; SS/DS - - Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Clarkdale CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 DIMM - - SS/DS - - 2 DIMMs - - "-" = No memory) B2 - -
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... X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the ...install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13 Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft®...
... X.M.P. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the ...install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13 Use a maximum of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft®...
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... Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - • Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 8 - • • Cell Shock CS322271 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - • Mushkin 996657 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 7-7-7-20 - • Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB...
... Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - • Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 8 - • • Cell Shock CS322271 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - • Mushkin 996657 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 7-7-7-20 - • Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB...
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...Slots • 2 DIMM: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one set of Dual-channel memory configuration • 4 DIMM: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) and the black... • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-21 Clarkdale CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-1�6��0�0��M��H���z��c��...
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...Slots • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as single channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one set of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and... B1) and the black slot A2, A3 or B2, B3 as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...Slots • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as single channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one set of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and... B1) and the black slot A2, A3 or B2, B3 as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the..., never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
..., then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the..., never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
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...8482; OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about... 30 seconds for overclockers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after ...
...8482; OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplog the power cord for about... 30 seconds for overclockers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after ...
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ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-47 Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to halt. ..., DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable...
ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-47 Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to halt. ..., DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the setting of these three switches. • DO NOT enable...
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...to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-49 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system...to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turned on the screen. 2.9 Starting up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or ...
...to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-49 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system...to enter the BIOS Setup. If you turned on the screen. 2.9 Starting up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or ...
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.../xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you an overview of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker...
.../xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you an overview of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker...
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... set to [Auto], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector...
... set to [Auto], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode need to the system. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SATA Port1-6 [XXXX...Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in this menu. The displayed memory size may differ according to [AHCI]. It appears only when you to select the type of SATA Configuration to the installed CPU. Main BIOS...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode need to the system. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SATA Port1-6 [XXXX...Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in this menu. The displayed memory size may differ according to [AHCI]. It appears only when you to select the type of SATA Configuration to the installed CPU. Main BIOS...
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... Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] OC Tuner Start auto tuning [Turbo Profile] DRAM Timing Control Warning: this function belongs to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
... Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] OC Tuner Start auto tuning [Turbo Profile] DRAM Timing Control Warning: this function belongs to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto-adjusted. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-