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Motherboard P7P55 WS Supercomputer
Motherboard P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P7P55 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 Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive 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 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P7P55 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 Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS 1-3 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive 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 ...
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...65533;t�e�l® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 Quad Core intel Xeon 3400 ...Chipset - �6��x�S��A�T�A�1��5�0�/3�0�0� - �I /O - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , ...
...65533;t�e�l® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 Quad Core intel Xeon 3400 ...Chipset - �6��x�S��A�T�A�1��5�0�/3�0�0� - �I /O - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , ...
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... 2 x Lan Connector 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Ports 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 5 PCIe G.P. 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 ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatpipe - Express Gate 16+3 power phase TurboV...
... 2 x Lan Connector 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Ports 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 5 PCIe G.P. 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 ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatpipe - Express Gate 16+3 power phase TurboV...
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xiv P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Form Factor 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-...
xiv P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Form Factor 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-...
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... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard! Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard! Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
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...up and running in real-time. Worry no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that automates overclocking 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 ...Up Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that can dramatically improve your system up . Even O.C. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3 Express Gate is the fastest memory booting solution today. is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive ...
...up and running in real-time. Worry no time. The technology is able to determine failsafe settings that automates overclocking 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 ...Up Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that can dramatically improve your system up . Even O.C. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3 Express Gate is the fastest memory booting solution today. is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive ...
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...-your DIY experience. In addition to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy ...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! All of Q-LED, and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects...
...-your DIY experience. In addition to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy ...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! All of Q-LED, and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS Noise Filter Eliminate background noise while recording This feature detects...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 Connectors 2-30 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-48 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 Connectors 2-30 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-48 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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... (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. A-Type USB9, USB10) 14. Standby Power LED 10. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-3 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1.
... (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. A-Type USB9, USB10) 14. Standby Power LED 10. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-3 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1.
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...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount ...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...
...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount ...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...
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... help. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it . If so, skip this step. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap 5. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer CPU notches 2-7
... help. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it . If so, skip this step. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap 5. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer CPU notches 2-7
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...heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-9 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To... install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure ...
...heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-9 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To... install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure ...
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... memory module in DIMM_A1 slots as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
... memory module in DIMM_A1 slots as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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...65533;ty� Vendor Part No. Type Size SS/ Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M&#...; • • • • ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13 DS G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-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��...
...65533;ty� Vendor Part No. Type Size SS/ Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�2��1��3�3��M&#...; • • • • ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13 DS G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-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��...
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... 7-7-7-20) • •• PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H���z��c��...
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P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��3��3�3��M��H���z��c��&#...;• Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 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
P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��3��3�3��M��H���z��c��&#...;• Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 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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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in slot A1 ... 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) N/A •• Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-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��H���z��c��...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in slot A1 ... 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) N/A •• Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-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��H���z��c��...
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... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. Press the retaining clip outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
