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... 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 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 BUPDATER utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 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 BUPDATER utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
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TurboV EVO 4-21 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-21 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-22 4.5 RAID configurations 4-25 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-25 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-26 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-26 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-26 4.6 Creating a RAID ... 5-8 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-11 5.3.1 Requirements 5-11 5.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics cards 5-11 vii Contents 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-17 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-18 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe 4-20 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-
TurboV EVO 4-21 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-21 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-22 4.5 RAID configurations 4-25 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-25 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-26 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-26 4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-26 4.6 Creating a RAID ... 5-8 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-11 5.3.1 Requirements 5-11 5.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics cards 5-11 vii Contents 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-17 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-18 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe 4-20 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-
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...GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI®... procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
...GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI®... procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots ...Memory Profile (XMP) *Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. *Please load X.M.P in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1333MHz or above) support. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8) 1 ...Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - Jack-Sensing - Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , 8 channels...
P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots ...Memory Profile (XMP) *Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only. *Please load X.M.P in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1333MHz or above) support. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8) 1 ...Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - Jack-Sensing - Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , 8 channels...
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... TurboV EVO ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2 5 PCIe G.P. Profile - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary USB ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features ASUS Q-Design BIOS Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii Diagnosis Card bundled ASUS SASsaby-M Cards support ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Fanless Design...
... TurboV EVO ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2 5 PCIe G.P. Profile - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS O.C. P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary USB ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features ASUS Q-Design BIOS Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xiii Diagnosis Card bundled ASUS SASsaby-M Cards support ASUS WS Diag. ASUS Fanless Design...
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...to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy...in the incoming audio stream while recording. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the ...
...to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy...in the incoming audio stream while recording. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine-tune the ...
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...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows... logo for details. The BIOS settings can update your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the...
...conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you configure your screen. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows... logo for details. The BIOS settings can update your choice from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from the available options. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the...
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...support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13 Size SS/ Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M�...-6GB-T 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS Heat-Sink Package Timing Lable(Bios) 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65 • P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1�...
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...1066- 1.7-1.9 7-7-7-20) • • • Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-DG 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-DG 9(1333-9-9- P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H�...;��a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Lable(Bios) support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333- 1.65...
...1066- 1.7-1.9 7-7-7-20) • • • Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-DG 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-DG 9(1333-9-9- P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H�...;��a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Lable(Bios) support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1333- 1.65...
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...;�a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Lable(Bios) support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD133301GOU 1024MB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (1333-9-9-9-24) N/A ••• A-DATA AD1333002GOU 2048MB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG (...2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A ••• Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2048MB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A ••• ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-15
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...into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. DS Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 ...BE 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A •• • SS - P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��0��6�7��M...; Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/...
...into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. DS Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7 ...BE 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package (1066-7-7-7-20) N/A •• • SS - P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��0��6�7��M...; Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/...
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... that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 3 for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
... that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 3 for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...setup information such as system passwords. 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...
For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...setup information such as system passwords. 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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.... See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard... IDE mode by default. 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. If you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID Configuration. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors. Serial ATA...
.... See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard... IDE mode by default. 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. If you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID Configuration. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors. Serial ATA...
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...; We recommend that you to [HD Audio]; 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-29
...; We recommend that you to [HD Audio]; 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-29
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... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System...
... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System...
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.... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful ... tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. 2.7.4 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK!
.... Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DIAG_DRAM LED near the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DIAG_DRAM LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful ... tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. 2.7.4 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK!
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.... • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to adjust the desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. For system failure due to work stably under the highest...cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for the first time. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-35 CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU) These switches allow you change the ...
.... • DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you change the switch settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to adjust the desired CPU, IMC, and DRAM performance. For system failure due to work stably under the highest...cause the system to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for the first time. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-35 CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU) These switches allow you change the ...
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... cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. If an error is solved. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design...
... cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in BIOS. If an error is solved. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design...
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...complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-37 2.9 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped... three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices ...
...complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-37 2.9 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped... three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices ...