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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/ECC...max. Support SATA RAID 0 and 1 2 x Realtek 81112L Dual Gb LAN - resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with max. 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® Core™ i7...
... 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/ECC...max. Support SATA RAID 0 and 1 2 x Realtek 81112L Dual Gb LAN - resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with max. 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® Core™ i7...
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...ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 1600 (O.C.) and the Lynnfield CPU supports memory...Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Clarkdale/Lynnfield processor is in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Double Bandwidth This ...
...ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 1600 (O.C.) and the Lynnfield CPU supports memory...Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Clarkdale/Lynnfield processor is in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Double Bandwidth This ...
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..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with the Best Quality Component for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. This... feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to run at 4.8Gbps with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature...low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-3
..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with the Best Quality Component for Memory controller inside CPU can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. This... feature optimizes the power phase functions, allowing components to run at 4.8Gbps with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase T.Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature...low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with just one touch; ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-3
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... a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate Instant Online! ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new...
... a push of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the fastest memory booting solution today. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more . 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate Instant Online! ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new...
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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
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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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - - SS/DS - DDR3 modules are developed for Lynnfield CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 ... DIMM socket. SS B1 SS/DS - SS/DS SS/DS DS SS ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11 DS DS 6 DIMMs SS SS SS SS (SS = Single-sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - - 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...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - - SS/DS - DDR3 modules are developed for Lynnfield CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 ... DIMM socket. SS B1 SS/DS - SS/DS SS/DS DS SS ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11 DS DS 6 DIMMs SS SS SS SS (SS = Single-sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - - 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...
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SS/DS - - 4 DIMMs - SS/DS SS/DS - (SS = Single-sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - SS/DS 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information SS/DS SS/DS B1 SS/DS - - - SS/DS - 1 DIMMs - - - - 1 DIMMs - DS = Double sided; SS/DS - SS/DS - - Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Clarkdale CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 DIMM - - SS/DS - - 2 DIMMs - -
SS/DS - - 4 DIMMs - SS/DS SS/DS - (SS = Single-sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - SS/DS 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information SS/DS SS/DS B1 SS/DS - - - SS/DS - 1 DIMMs - - - - 1 DIMMs - DS = Double sided; SS/DS - SS/DS - - Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Clarkdale CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 1 DIMM - - - - 1 DIMM - - SS/DS - - 2 DIMMs - -
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... frequency than the vendor-marked value. We recommend you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial ...
... frequency than the vendor-marked value. We recommend you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13 To operate at the vendor-marked or at http...://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial ...
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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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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-21 Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1GB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP- 7 G7 KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPA7U 7 MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ... both the blue slots and the black slots as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. Clarkdale CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-1�6��0�0�...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-21 Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1GB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP- 7 G7 KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPA7U 7 MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ... both the blue slots and the black slots as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. Clarkdale CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-1�6��0�0�...
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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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... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31 enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap... enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 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.
... button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31 enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap... enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 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.
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.... Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the... POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. This is not properly installed. switch to enhance...
.... Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the... POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompaible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. This is not properly installed. switch to enhance...
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... halt. 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 install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller...
... halt. 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 install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller...
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... system then runs the power-on . System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous... it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the screen. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-49
... system then runs the power-on . System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous... it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the screen. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-49
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... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to select a field. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them...
... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to select a field. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them...
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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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...] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode need to the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0203 BIOS Build Date : 02/05/10 EC... BIOS Version : MBEC-0031 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 670 3.47GHz Speed : 3466MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1983MB 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The displayed memory size may differ according to set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of device connected to [AHCI]....
...] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Some SATA CD/DVD in this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in AHCI mode need to the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0203 BIOS Build Date : 02/05/10 EC... BIOS Version : MBEC-0031 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 670 3.47GHz Speed : 3466MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1983MB 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The displayed memory size may differ according to set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of device connected to [AHCI]....
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If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI ... values of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...
If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI ... values of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...