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    Motherboard P6T WS Professional
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    x P6T WS Professional 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 Unique features 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard
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    2-40 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10
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    3-17 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-17 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-18 3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech 3-18 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech 3-18 3.4.5 DRAM Frequency 3-19 3.4.6. DRAM Timing Control 3-19 3.4.7 CPU Voltage 3-21 3.4.8 CPU PLL Voltage 3-21 3.4.9 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage 3-21 3.4.10
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    4.3 Software information 4-10 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-10 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-27 4.3.8 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 4-29 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 4-35
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    Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-49 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-49 4.4.4 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations 4-57 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-66 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-66 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-66 Chapter 5: Multiple
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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    motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician
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    guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports
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    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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P6T WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU
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    P6T WS Professional specifications summary Audio ASUS Special features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF
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    Multi-language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-1
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    and CrossFireX on Demand The P6T WS Professional breaks the boundaries to bring you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style you've never experienced before! See chapter 5 for details. SLI support may need BIOS update. Visit www.asus.com for more details
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    card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-3
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    Bundled with P6T WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully
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    This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-31 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-5
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    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
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    screen. See page 4-10 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. See page 3-12 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    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 P6T WS Professional 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-33 2-6 2-31 2-11 2-22 2-23 2-28 2-21 2-27 2-1 2-32 2-35 2-26 2-29 2-30 2-34 2-32 2-34 ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-3
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    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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-5
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)
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    . The thermal paste is toxic and inedible. 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 P6T WS Professional 2-7
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    8. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-9
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    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: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
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    memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the table above for recommended memory configuration. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over
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    so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    21 Chip Brand DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* N/A • • • • PQI • • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • N/A • N/A • N/A • • • • N/A • • N/A • • • N/A • • • • N/A • • • PQI N/A • • P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists ( Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Kingston KHX11000D3ULK2/2G Size SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM socket support CL Chip Brand (Optional) A* B* C* D* 4GB (Kit of 1375 2GB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A (Kit of 2) ••• ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-15
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    P6T WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor -channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for
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    (if your motherboard is already drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    motherboard IOH PCIE16_1 PCIE16_2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - ICH LAN1 (8111C) LAN2 (8111C) Marvell 6121 Marvell SAS PCI_1 PCI-X_1 PCI-X_2 PCIE1_1 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB
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    Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCI slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIX_2 slot PCIX_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-19
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    for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-33 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3
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    system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-21
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    you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, DRAM Bus, and QPI DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change back to pins 1-2. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the
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    detection The jumper cap on pins 3-4: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 5-6: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-23
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    or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This To compliant with Energy Star 4.0, LAN 1 and LAN 2 ports do not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED
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    available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-25
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    2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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,
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    SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA
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    . • When ICH10R SATA ports are set to RAID or AHCI mode, SAS HDDs can be detected in Windows environment only. • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the yellow SAS RAID connectors (SAS1-2). See section 4.2.2 Drivers menu for details. • Before creating a RAID set, see section
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    so will damage the motherboard! 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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-29
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    the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the
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    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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-31
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    front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high
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    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 -600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-33
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    from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) 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
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    supports BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the different manufacturers. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard.
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    electrical shock hazard. 1. Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard. 2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to the SATA ports, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until the card sits on the connector completely. ASUS P6T WS Professional 2-37
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    D4 Memory test D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM C0 Early CPU initiation C5 Wake up AP 0A Initiate KBC8042 0B Detect PS2 mouse 0C Detect PS2 keyboard 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 38 USB initiation 52 Display USB devices 75 Detect IDE 78 Initiate option ROM 85 Show post error 87 Enter BIOS setup A4 BIOS boot
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    ) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 3 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P6TWS.ROM P6TWS ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-3
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    disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during POST to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T-WS PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 09/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown
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    Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-5
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    utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 3-6 Chapter
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    , Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-7
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    disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Turn on
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    Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • 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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-9
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    screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing
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    can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-11
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    appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no SATA device is [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-13
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    to configure the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the
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    set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Some SATA CD/DVD Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-15
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    overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0201 Build Date : 10/01/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB
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    system. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-17
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    ] [Enabled] 3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or
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    options for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n��d�in��g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-3-16-4 The values vary depending on your settings of ] [88 DRAM Clock] [90 DRAM Clock] [100 DRAM Clock] [110 DRAM Clock] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-19
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    ] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    a 0.00625V interval. The value [1.90000V] of the QPI/DRAM Core Voltage item is supported only if the OV_QPI_DRAM jumper is enabled. Otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-21
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    OV_DRAM_BUS jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.90V]. See CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs
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    [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.4.19 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-23
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    [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration ] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Bit Intel(R) HT Technology Active Processor Cores A20M Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) TurboMode tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] [All] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] C1E Support options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a
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    setting [Auto] 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 P6T WS Professional 3-27
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    Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Revision :B2 Intel VT-d Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows
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    If you enable the Marvell Storage Boot ROM item or set ICH10R SATA mode to [RAID], the SAS Boot ROM item will be disabled and hidden. Realtek LAN1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Realtek LAN port1/2. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-29
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB
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    And Play O/S [No] 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 P6T WS Professional 3-31
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    [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable
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    BIOS Second will become user-configurable with set values 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 P6T WS Professional
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    fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable
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    of the ASUS Q-Fan. motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies
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    ) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-37
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    >. 2. From the password box, type a password composed user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM
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    the user password. Password Check [Setup] 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 P6T WS Professional 3-39
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    User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.30 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P6T-WS PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 09/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-41
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    : P6T-WS PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 09/18/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 3-42 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash
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    3.8.4 Ai Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Check Marvell LAN cable during POST. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C) of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P6T WS Professional 3-43
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    from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-10 4.4 RAID configurations 4-48 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-66 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    . Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-1
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    from the latest online threats. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the Realtek® Teaming Utility. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS Express Gate Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-3
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    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
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    your multimedia data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-5
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    driver disk. Marvell 64xx/63xx SAS Controller Driver 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Install the Adobe® Acrobat® 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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-7
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    screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support 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. 4-8 Chapter
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    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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-9
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    installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 3.1.4 AFUDOS
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    boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. 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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-11
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    computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC
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    red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-13
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    current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move 4: Software support
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    DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-15
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    information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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 or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-17
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    AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can
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    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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-19
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    4.3.4 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-
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    Fan. Click to open the Calibration wiondow Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-21
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    to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • 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
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    6 Engine, the following message will appear, asking you to run Calibration first. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-23
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    6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Lights up when power saving . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . • Turn Off hard disks: Turns off hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-25
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    /After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 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. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    in TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from 200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from 100MHz to 250MHz in TurboV. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-27
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    voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. Advance Mode CPU Ratio Mode Advanced CPU and DRAM voltage settings Adjusts CPU core ratio Displays CPU frequency • Only Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to [Auto] before
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    to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. A. SoundMAX audio utility for Windows Vista™ Volume
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    Sonic Focus sound effects and adjust further sound settings. Click to enable Sonic Focus Click to show license information of Sonic Focus 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-31
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    can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support
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    digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-33
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    other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab
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    tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, and then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Select the language for installation and click OK. 4. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-35
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    Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate's (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations.
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    Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-37
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    . • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to any RJ-45 user data will be reset to the original default configuration. After you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will open. If you click "Yes" in the confirmation dialog box support
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    USB drives. Shows network status; click to configure network. Shows mute status; click to change volume. Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    "ASUS Utility" panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ". Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard. Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile
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    Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-41
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    which provides many interesting games in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to time. Enjoying these great games is just as easy as View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update Repair, and click Next to continue. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-43
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    motherboard features two Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports support DVD to the optical drive. Click Realtek Teaming Utility from the Drivers tab. 2. Follow the screen instructions a name for the teaming in the Team Name box. Select a teaming mode that best suits your network
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    creating the teaming set. To remove a teaming set in Windows® Vista 1. Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. 2. Click Remove to remove the existing teaming set. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-45
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    . Right-click the virtual LAN adapter icon and select Properties. 4. Conduct necessary settings for the virtual LAN adapter, and then click Configure. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Driver for VLAN (NDIS 6.0) Properties window and conduct necessary VLAN settings. Close all windows when finished. To remove a virtual LAN adapter in Windows® Vista 1. Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility. 2. Click Remove to remove the existing virtual LAN adapter. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected
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    the configuration options. 4. Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-49
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Install all through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may
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    and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-51
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    lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-53
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    The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want
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    and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press . ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-55
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    lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and then press . The main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-56 Chapter 4: Software support
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    two internal SAS hard disk drives to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1/2. 2. Boot up your computer, and press during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    . [Selection] Adapter 1 [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] VendorID:DeviceID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: Adapter Serial Number: IRQ Number: Port 0 SAS Address: Port 1 SAS Address: Port 2 SAS Address: Port 3 SAS Address: 11AB:6320 2.1.0.09 00 FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF 0A 500E018000000000
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    in the array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology SAS : ST336754SS 36.6GB SAS 3.0 FREE 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.6GB SAS 3.0 FREE NEXT ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 3. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create RAID Config ICDrePaotretA r rDaiysk Name Size Max Speed Status *0 R0a i d L e vSeAlS : :STR3AI3D60754SS 36.6GB SAS 3.0 FREE *1 M1a
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    0 73.2GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack 0,1 [Physical Disks] ID Port Disk Name Size Max Speed Status 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 FULLASSIGN 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0 FULLASSIGN ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-61
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    menu bar, select RAID > Delete array, and then press . The Delete array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] Delete array [ Devices ] [ RAID back up important data before deleting an array. 4-62 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . Marvell BIOS Setup SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0Low Level Format ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit 2. Press after the confirmation screen appears. 3. The utility verifies the selected disk. When completed, press to return to the Advanced Operation screen. ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    Max ASdpveaendced Menu 0 0 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0Disk Verify 1 1 SAS : ST336754SS 36.7GB SAS 3.0Low Level Format ENTER/SPACE reset the computer or shut down the power during the operation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [Selection] [Controller] [
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    support. Set this item to [Enable] if you want to use the device(s) connected to Marvell® 88SE6320 SAS BIOS POST will halt when an error (such as virtual drive status changes) occurs and require user's confirmation to continue. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk
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    Windows Vista 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P6T WS Professional 4-67
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    4-68 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.3 Software information 5-4 5.4 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 ASUS P6T WS Professional
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    5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P6T WS Professional 5-1
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    Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics place. CrossFireX bridge CrossFireX goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ASUS P6T WS Professional 5-3
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    the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After
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    Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 1 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P6T WS Professional 5-5
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    -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system
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    drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 5.4.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. ASUS P6T WS Professional 5-7
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    (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. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    (B5) The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI configuration 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. ASUS P6T WS Professional 5-9
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    5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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