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  • Page 1 P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ........... 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ............2-2 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 BIOS setup 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-5 BIOS setup program ..............3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............3-7 3.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech ........3-15 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech ..........3-15 3.4.5 DRAM Frequency ............3-16 3.4.6. DRAM Timing Control ..........3-16 3.4.7 CPU Voltage ............... 3-18 3.4.8 CPU PLL Voltage ............3-18 3.4.9 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage ..........3-18 3.4.10 IOH Voltage ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 3.7.3 Security ................. 3-33 Tools menu ................. 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-36 3.8.2 Express Gate ............... 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-38 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 ................. 3-39 Exit menu ..................3-40 Chapter 4: Software support Installing an operating system ...........
  • Page 7 Contents 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..4-59 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ...... 4-59 ® 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation ..........4-60 ® 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive ........4-60 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support CrossFireX™...

  • Page 8: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. viii...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P6T7 Ws Supercomputer Specifications Summary

    CPU models only. ** Please load X.M.P. or D.O.C.P setting in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3-1800 or above) support *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion Slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode)
  • Page 13 - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS TurboV - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Unique Features: - 7 PCIe x16 slots - G.P.
  • Page 14 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Green Manageability BIOS flash utility under DOS Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Adobe Reader 8 ®...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 19: Asus Unique Features

    ASUS Unique features ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an advanced and easy-to-use interface—allowing you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS.
  • Page 20 Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Heartbeat Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard after successful booting process. With the breathing-like deep blue lighting shining in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard as vivid as life.

  • Page 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.

  • Page 22: Asus Crystal Sound

    Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
  • Page 23 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

  • Page 24: Asus Mylogo2

    This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Refer to page 4-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and Chapter 2: Hardware connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 26 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-22 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ..........2-34 Starting up for the first time ............2-36 2.10 Turning off the computer ............2-37 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 30: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage 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 the cap on the LGA1366 socket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the...
  • Page 33 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 37: System Memory

    Six DIMMs (Triple-channel operation): Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the illustrations above for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-11...

  • Page 38: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB ECC or non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration.

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-13...
  • Page 40 P6T7 WS SuperComputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Timing DIMM Vendor Part No. Size Chip NO. Voltage Brand (BIOS) Heat-Sink 8-8-8-24 A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 1.65-1.85 • (Kit of 3) Package (1333-9-9-9-24) AD31600F002GMU Heat-Sink 7-7-7-20 A-DATA 1.75-1.85 •...

  • Page 41: Asus P6T7 Ws Supercomputer

    PATRIOT Heat-Sink Package 7 (1337-7-7-7-20) • • • • 9-9-9-24 Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Heat-Sink Package 1.65 • • • • (Kit of 3) (1066-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Heat-Sink Package • • • (Kit of 2) (1066-7-7-7-20) ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-15...
  • Page 42 C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the • black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 43: Expansion Slots

    Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-17...

  • Page 44: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.2 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Reserved Reserved Floppy Disk Controller Reserved System CMOS/Real Time Clock Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Numeric Data Processor Reserved IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN1 (8111C) –...

  • Page 45: Pci Express 2.0 X16 Slots

    We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-30 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-19...

  • Page 46: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 47 CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water- cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-21...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a ®...
  • Page 49 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-23...

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
  • Page 51 You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using ® Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP2 or later version. ® ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-25...
  • Page 52 Marvell 88SE6320 SAS RAID connectors [black] (7-pin SAS1-2) ® These connectors are for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) signal cables that support SAS hard disk drives. To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two SAS hard disk drives to these two connectors. •...
  • Page 53 If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
  • Page 54 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1–3 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 55 By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-29...
  • Page 56 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000 W power or above to ensure the system stability.
  • Page 57 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. The S/PDIF out cable is purchased separately.

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin Panel

    12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 59: Asus Q-Connector (System Panel)

    2.7.3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front panel cable labels.

  • Page 60: G.p. Diagnosis Card Installation

    G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. Press to turn ON or OFF the computer. Reset Button. Press to restart the computer. Card connector 2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card Ensure to turn off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to avoid electrical shock hazard.

  • Page 61: G.p. Diagnosis Card Check Codes

    Wake up AP Initiate KBC8042 Detect PS2 mouse Detect PS2 keyboard Resume from S1 Initiate VGA BIOS Resume from S3 USB initiation Resume from S4 Detect system RAM Leave BIOS and pass control to OS ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-35...

  • Page 62: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 63: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-37...
  • Page 64 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-6 Main menu ..................3-9 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 3-14 Advanced menu ................. 3-21 Power menu ................3-28 Boot menu .................. 3-32 Tools menu ................. 3-36 Exit menu ..................3-40 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 68 To update the BIOS through the Internet Select Update BIOS from the From the Windows desktop, ® click Start > Programs > ASUS Internet from the drop-down > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. menu, and then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears.

  • Page 69: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file...

  • Page 70: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 71: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 73: Bios Menu Screen

    The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 74: Submenu Items

    3.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. 3.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [French] [German] [English] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 76: Sata 1-6

    3.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type...

  • Page 77: Storage Configuration

    • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-11...

  • Page 78: Ahci Configuration

    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3.3.6 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 79: System Information

    : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-13...

  • Page 80: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 81: Cpu Ratio Setting

    The values range from 100 to 500. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-15...

  • Page 82: Dram Frequency

    3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
  • Page 83 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-17...

  • Page 84: Cpu Voltage

    The following fourteen (14) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 85: Ich Pcie Voltage

    1.27500V– 1.33125V– 1.40625V– Voltage 1.26875V 1.32500V 1.40000V 1.70000V IOH Voltage 1.10V–1.18V 1.20V–1.24V 1.26V–1.30V 1.32V–1.70V IOH PCIE Voltage 1.50V–1.58V 1.60V–1.66V 1.68V–1.74V 1.76V–2.76V ICH Voltage 1.10V–1.20V 1.30V–1.40V ICH PCIE Voltage 1.50V–1.60V 1.70V–1.80V DRAM Bus 1.50V–1.64V 1.66V–2.46V Voltage ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-19...

  • Page 86: Dram Data Ref Voltage On Cha/B/C

    3.4.15 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C.

  • Page 87: Advanced Menu

    Scroll down to display the following items: Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-21...
  • Page 88 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
  • Page 89 This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-23...

  • Page 90: Chipset

    3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 91 LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-25...

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: Disabled 1 Mouse Enabled USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 93: Pcipnp

    When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-27...

  • Page 94: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 95: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-29...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
  • Page 97 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

  • Page 98: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 99: Security

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 100: Change Supervisor Password

    Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 101: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-35...

  • Page 102: Tools Menu

    3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please refer to section 3.1.2 for details.

  • Page 103: Express Gate

    3.8.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.9 ASUS Express GATE for details.

  • Page 104: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed are acceptable. O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile.

  • Page 105: Ai Net 2

    It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] LAN cable. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 3-39...

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

  • Page 107: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Software support...
  • Page 108 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 RAID configurations ..............4-44 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-59 ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 109: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 110: Drivers Menu

    The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus Utility and Drivers Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus software through the Installation Wizard.

  • Page 111: Utilities Menu

    ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS Express Gate Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

  • Page 112: Marvell Raid Utility

    ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.

  • Page 113: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create a Marvell 63xx/64xx SAS controller driver disk for 32/64bit ® system. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a driver disk. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 114: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 115: Other Information

    DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 116: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 117: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 118 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 119: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 120 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 121 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease threshold values in a small value monitoring panel. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-13...
  • Page 122 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows ®...
  • Page 123 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-15...
  • Page 124 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 125: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Nap, Fan Xpert, and TurboV utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 126 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 127: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-19...

  • Page 128: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 129: Fan Profile Modes

    User: This mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain • limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-21...

  • Page 130: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.6 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.

  • Page 131: Engine Main Menu

    Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Click Current *• to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-23...

  • Page 132: Advanced Settings Menu

    Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more...
  • Page 133 Idle Time mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 hours hours hours hours The values of the previous table are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-25...

  • Page 134: Asus Turbov

    • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
  • Page 135 The value shown in CPU Ratio Mode may be higher than your CPU default setting. This is due to Intel’s Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking. You may turn off this feature in BIOS for manual CPU ratio adjustment. See page 3-23 for details. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-27...

  • Page 136: Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility

    4.3.8 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ® The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP™ software to ® deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 137 Listening Experience The Listening Experience tab allows you to enable or disable the Sonic Focus sound effects and adjust further sound settings. Click to enable Sonic Focus Click to show license information of Sonic Focus ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-29...
  • Page 138 Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to boost microphone volume Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure detailed utility settings. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 139 SoundMAX control panel, you can ® depending on the audio devices easily configure your audio settings. you have installed. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-31...
  • Page 140 Adjust speaker volume Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test microphone volume. You will be button to hear the changes you have asked to read pre-written text to made. allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak.

  • Page 141: Asus Express Gate

    4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.
  • Page 142 The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero (0);...

  • Page 143: Using The Launchbar

    The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are: Opens Express Gate Help. Shows “About Express Gate”. Opens ASUS Utility Panel (if supported). Opens Network settings. Opens Volume Control. Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you specify network settings and other preferences.
  • Page 144 Exit Express Gate. Click the Yes button to enter the operating system you installed on the hard disk drive. Power Off. Click the Yes button to turn off the computer. Getting on the Internet In the first time of using Express Gate, or if Internet doesn’t seem to be working, you have to manually configure network settings.
  • Page 145 PNG formats are supported. Refer to the on-line Help for detailed application operation. ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs or ODDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported.
  • Page 146 Tools menu. See chapter 3 for details. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 147: Updating Express Gate

    Express Gate application will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the application on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start application update.

  • Page 148: Realtek Teaming Utility

    4.3.10 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and ® supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to be grouped as one single connection, providing benefits such as bandwidth increase, load balancing, and fault tolerance. The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with Teaming enabled.
  • Page 149 Click OK to close the message windows and finish creating the teaming set. To remove a teaming set in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Click Remove to remove the existing teaming set. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-41...
  • Page 150 To create a virtual LAN adapter in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Choose one adapter to create the virtual LAN adapter, and then click VLAN. Click OK to close the message window and finish creating the virtual LAN adapter.
  • Page 151 VLAN settings. Close all windows when finished. To remove a virtual LAN adapter in Windows Vista ® Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. Click Remove to remove the existing virtual LAN adapter. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-43...

  • Page 152: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R Southbridge controller that allows ® you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. •...

  • Page 153: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-45...

  • Page 154: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    4.4.4 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ® Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 155: Creating A Raid Volume

    9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-47...

  • Page 156: Deleting A Raid Set

    Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 157 From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-49...

  • Page 158: Marvell Sas Raid Configurations

    4.4.5 Marvell SAS RAID configurations ® The Marvell SAS controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 set on the SAS ® hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set. To do this: Install two internal SAS hard disk drives to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1/2.
  • Page 159 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit Press <Enter> and select a desired adapter for RAID configuration. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select Adapter Adapter 1 ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-51...

  • Page 160: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set To create a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select RAID > Create array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create array Delete array...
  • Page 161 The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you select. The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create are grayed out. Except for the RAID Level item, we recommend you keep the default values • for the other items in Create Array screen. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-53...
  • Page 162 A confirmation screen appears. Press <Y> to confirm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Select free disks to create Create Array ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Status...

  • Page 163: Deleting An Array

    NEXT Delete the array?[Y] Press <Y> again to confirm and delete the selected array. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-55...
  • Page 164 Advanced Operation From the utility menu bar, select Devices, and then press <Enter>. The Advanced Operation screen appears. You can run Disk Verify and Low Level Format in the Advanced Operation screen. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ]...
  • Page 165 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 Low Level Format Progress Mode Name: SAS : ST336754SS Duration: 00:05:17 Formatting..(DO NOT RESET or POWER DOWN!) When completed, press <ESC> to return to the Advanced Operation screen. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-57...
  • Page 166 Controller Configuration From the utility menu bar, select Controller, and then press <Enter>. The Controller Config screen appears and allows you to change controller settings. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] [Controller Config] INT 13h [Enable]...

  • Page 167: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Driver Disk to create an Intel ICH10R RAID driver disk. ® Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-59...

  • Page 168: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® installation To install the RAID driver in Windows ® During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
  • Page 169 Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Use Notepad to open the file. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 4-61...
  • Page 170 Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_ICH10R] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_ICH8RICH9RICH10RDO] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10.

  • Page 171: Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX™ and ® NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. ® Multiple GPU technology support...

  • Page 172: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology ............5-5 ® NVIDIA CUDA™ technology ............ 5-11 ® ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 173: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 174: Installing Crossfirex Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 175: Installing The Device Drivers

    Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi- graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
  • Page 176 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.

  • Page 177: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows Vista™ ® operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 178: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 179: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...

  • Page 180: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
  • Page 181 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer...
  • Page 182 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Dual SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. Enabling Triple SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA...

  • Page 183: Nvidia ® Cuda™ Technology

    Prepare one NVIDIA Quadro graphics card and up to three NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards. Insert the Quadro graphics card into the PCIe x16_1 slot. Ensure that the card is properly seated on the slot. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 5-11...
  • Page 184 Insert the Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_3, PCIe x16_5 or PCIe x16_7 slot. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot. Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power connectors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s).

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