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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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...I �n�t�e�l® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - Multi-Streaming - 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 series Server Processor...;0�0� - �I /O - Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , 8 channels High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii
...I �n�t�e�l® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 2 x Realtek 8112L Dual Gb LAN - Multi-Streaming - 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 series Server Processor...;0�0� - �I /O - Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Support teaming function ALC1200-GR , 8 channels High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filer VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (continued on the next page) xii
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... Connector 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Ports 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatpipe - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Shield - Diagnosis Card bundled ASUS SASsaby-M Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary USB ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features ASUS Q-Design BIOS Features Back Panel I /O (continued on...
... Connector 1 x 8-channel Audio I /O Ports 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Hybrid OS - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatpipe - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Shield - Diagnosis Card bundled ASUS SASsaby-M Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary USB ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features ASUS Q-Design BIOS Features Back Panel I /O (continued on...
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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-...
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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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE 1394a module Cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x COM port cable Accessories...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port IEEE 1394a module Cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x COM port cable Accessories...
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... memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. Instant Fun! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for...
... memory issues and get your system booting success. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3 This tool also provides stability testing. Instant Fun! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for...
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...loud background sound. All of Q-LED, and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash...up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during...
...loud background sound. All of Q-LED, and Q-DIMM design speed up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash...up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to short the pins! ASUS Q-Design enhances your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during...
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use ...case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use ...case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-1
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... 2-34 2-30 2-26 2-36 2-32 2-21 2-30 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. DDR3...
... 2-34 2-30 2-26 2-36 2-32 2-21 2-30 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. DDR3...
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...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®...
...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal interface material. The Thermal Interface Material is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer CPU notches 2-7 Gold triangle mark Alignment keys 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. If so...
... that the heatsink will be in contact with pre-applied thermal interface material. The Thermal Interface Material is on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer CPU notches 2-7 Gold triangle mark Alignment keys 6. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. If so...
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...performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied...you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the...; Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-9
...performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied...you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. B 2. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the...; Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-9
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.... A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
.... A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13 DS Voltage KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 1.9 2GN(EPP) KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 1.9 2GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 •• P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard...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�8�6���...
...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13 DS Voltage KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 1.9 2GN(EPP) KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 1.9 2GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX13000D3LLK2/ DDR3 1625 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24(1866-8-8-8-24) 1.9 •• P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard...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�8�6���...
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... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600- 1.65 7-7-7-20) • •• PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H���z��c��...
... N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1600- 1.65 7-7-7-20) • •• PQI MFADR401PA0102(XMP) 2048MB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G08460 (1066-8-8-8-20) N/A •• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H���z��c��...
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Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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
Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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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Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��0��6�7��M��H���z��c��...-EAE 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS -
Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��0��6�7��M��H���z��c��...-EAE 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 - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS -
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... clips. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do so may...
... clips. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clip snaps back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do so may...