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    Motherboard P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual
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    About this guide x P7F7-E WS Supercomputerspecifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS
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    function power switch 2-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.3.2 Menu bar
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    Contents 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.4.1 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-16 3.4.2 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-16 3.4.3 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-16 3.4.4 Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled 3-17 3.4.5 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled 3-17 3.4.6 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto 3-17 3.4.7 DRAM
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    Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-4 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-15 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert
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    4-27 4.6.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.6.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.6.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.6.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before
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    that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications ASUS website at http://green.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. viii
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste
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    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. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    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 two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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    P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory On-board VGA Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology CUDA support Storage LAN USB xii LGA 1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium® desktop Processors LGA 1156 socket for Intel 3400 series server processor * The Intel
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    P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary 1394 Audio ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features LSI FW643E-02 controller supports 2 x 1394b ports and 1 x 1394a port VIA VT2020, 10 channels High Definition Audio CODEC Multi-Streaming Jack-Sensing Front Panel Jack-Retasking
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    P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Form Factor PS/2 KB/MS port S/PDIF CD audio in 1 x AAFP connector 1 x COM port connector 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports TPM header S/PDIF Out header 1
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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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-1
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    one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3/ Pentium® processors. Intel 3450 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard
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    quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 1-3
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    includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system
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    the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking, the ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-DIMM, and Q-Slot design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from ASUS O.C. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard features the ASUS
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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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    proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-28 2.6 Jumper 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2-32 2.8 Onboard LEDs 2-48 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-49 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-50 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) 2. LGA1156 CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin STAT_6G_1/2) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11 internal connectors. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 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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    (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-5
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage
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    and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer CPU notches 2-7
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    7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-9
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    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 a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DIMMs SS SS SS SS (SS = Single-sided; DS = Double sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - - SS/DS - SS B1 SS/DS - SS/DS SS/DS DS SS ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11
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    - - SS/DS - 1 DIMMs - - - - 1 DIMMs - SS/DS - - 2 DIMMs - - SS/DS - 2 DIMMs - SS/DS - - 4 DIMMs - SS/DS SS/DS - (SS = Single-sided; DS = Double sided; "-" = No memory) B2 - - SS/DS - - SS/DS SS/DS B1 SS/DS - - - SS/DS - SS/DS 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13
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    28 1.65 8 1.65 9 1.65 9 1.9 9-8-8 1.8 7-8-7 1.65 8-8-8-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-1���8��6�6��M���H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Part No. Size
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    1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 • • • • • P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists socket support (Optional) 2 4 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-
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    ) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - • Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 8 - • • Cell Shock CS322271 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS 7-7-7-14 1.7-1.9 • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - • Mushkin 996657 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 7-7-7-20
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    support (Optional) 246 - •• - •• 1.65-1.85 • • - •• 1.65-1.85 • • 1.65-1.85 • • - •• 1.1 • 1.70 • 1.5 •• 1.5 • 1.5 •• 1.65 • - •• - •• - •• 1.8 •• 1.5-1.6 1.5 1.5 •• 1.35 •• 1.5-1.6 •• 1.5-1.6 •• 1.5 • 1.3 •• 1.5 •• ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    DJ - - Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 2GB DS - - - - EK EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x DS - - Memory 2GB) 9 - Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DS - - - - Patriot PVT36G1333ELK
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    SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - 1GB SS - - - - 3GB(3 x SS - - 1GB) 7-7-7-20 - 1GB SS PATRIOT - 7 1.7 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - •• • •• • • • •• ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-19
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    P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 246 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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    slot A2, A3 or B2, B3 as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMM: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. Clarkdale CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR
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    Crucial BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) 1GB SS Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T
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    P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR - 7-7-7-18 1.5-1.6 - 7-7-7-21 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• • • ••• ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-23
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    (XMP) Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) 7-7-7-21 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) 8-8-8-21 4GB(2 x DS GEIL 2GB) GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1GB
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    - 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-1���0��6�7��M���H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Part DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E - Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-25
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    one module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as single channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one set of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the blue slots (A1 and B1) and the black slot A2
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    removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-27
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    support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
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    * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEX16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - controller 1 - - shared - - - - - 1394 controller - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-29
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    a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 slots, two x8 link and two x8 or x16 link. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. PCI Express 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 link
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    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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard port (green/purple) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. DVI port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. IEEE 1394a port 7. IEEE 1394b port 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 9. IEEE 1394b port 10. Optical SPDIF_Out port 11
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    In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange - - Center/ Subwoofer Center/ Subwoofer Center/ Subwoofer Black - Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear supports 10-channel audio configuration. 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-35
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    Connect to 9.1-channel Speakers 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® 3450 Ibex Peak. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-37
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    IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Marvell Controller item in the
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    Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. The USB cable is purchased separately. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-39
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    4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin
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    -definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that . The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    is inadequate. • 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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-43
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    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2- turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the QConnector is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-45
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    each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn
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    Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS. Refer to section 3.7.3 Boot Setting Configuration for details. 2. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that
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    -on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. BIOS Beep One memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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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 BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4....A.i .T.w.e.a.ke.r.�m.�.e�.n�.u 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click
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    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. P7F7-E-WS-SUPERCOMPUTER.ROM P7F7-E-WS-SUPERCOMPUTER ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-3
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    program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.10 FLASH TYPE: Winbond 25X/Q64 Current ROM BOARD:P7F7-E WS Supercomputer VER: 0105 (H:01 B:04) DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH
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    : 0105 DATE: 11/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD:P7F7-E WS Supercomputer VER: 0205 DATE: 12/03/2009 PATH A: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-5
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    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. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer
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    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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-7
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    menu screen Menu items Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power
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    items on the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled APM menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-9
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    and how to navigate through them. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4
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    Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Disables this function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware BIOS setup
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    connectors supported by 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 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] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    , CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. The displayed memory size may differ according to the installed CPU. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0203 BIOS Build Date : 02/05/10 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0031 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU
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    Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15
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    of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. CPU Level Up Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclocks DRAM frequency by adjusting BCLK frequency. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme
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    [ASUS Utility] Allows you to decide the priority of overclocking utilities. When you set this item to [ASUS Utility], other third party overclocking utilities may not function fully and vice versa. Configuration options: [ASUS Utility] [3rd Party Utility] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-17
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    system overclocking. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result. items vary �d�e�p�e�n��d�in��g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 9-9-9-24-4-74-10-5-20 The Clock] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    ] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.4.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-19
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    item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Integrated Memory Controller voltage. The values range from 1.1V with a 0.0125V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V BIOS setup
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    [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-21
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    vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced ] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech
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    this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-23
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    . C State package limit 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] 3-24 Chapter
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    Intel Enhanced Debug if the CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Supports Intel Enhanced Debug. [Disabled] Disables Intel Enhanced Debug and frees some memory. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Configuration BIOS SETUP HD Audio]Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high- definition audio. Realtek LAN1/2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller 1/2. Mode] [AHCI Mode] You have to manually install the Marvell RAID Utility (MRU) when this item is set to [IDE Mode].
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    . BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 function. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    required for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. 3.5.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. [Enabled] Enables the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. 3.5.7 T.Probe [Disabled] [Disabled
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    S3/ STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-29
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    system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Energy Using Products (EuP) Ready function. Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the
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    > 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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-31
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature(PECI) MB Temperature MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Manual] Set to [Manual] to manually adjust the CPU temperature and fan speed. 3-32
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    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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-33
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    to display the sub-menu. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device
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    if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] POST State LEDs [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-35
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    . 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. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC
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    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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-37
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    the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose
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    3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-39
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    [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD:P7F7-E WS Supercomputer VER: 0102 DATE: 01/21/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE
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    user data. [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you 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 enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-41
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    . If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3-42 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 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-22 4.5 ASUS GPU Boost 4-26 4.6 RAID configurations 4-27 4.7 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-1
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    system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Click to display the next screen Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs NIS 2009. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® chipset drivers. 4-2 Click to display the previous screen Chapter 4: Software
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    ASUS Express Gate. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility. Marvell 9128 AHCI Driver Installs Marvell 9128 AHCI driver. USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver Installs the USB 3.0 controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    and other software that the motherboard supports. 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
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    ASUS T Probe Installs ASUS T Probe. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel and Marvell RAID driver disk. Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an AHCI/RAID Driver disk. Marvell AHCI Driver Installs Marvell AHCI Driver. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-5
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    are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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
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    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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-7
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    Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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 the triangle on the main window right handle. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-9
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    the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-11
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    Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Usage The Usage browser displays real-time 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 window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-13
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    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 your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the utility, or click the Normal button to restore system default settings. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU Click to launch TurboV ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Click to launch Fan Xpert 4-15
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    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
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    a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double-clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-17
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    EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching 6 Engine After installing EPU-6 Engine from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by double-clicking the 6 Engine tray icon. The first time you
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    . • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be skipped during the booting process, and the existing OS will be launched directly. • Installation of at least 1GB system memory is recommended for better performance. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-19
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    the key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support. asus.com for Express Gate source codes. 4-20 Chapter
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    , select "Power Saving Mode" on the top-right corner to switch to four phase mode. The temperature of the power phase gradually levels to the center AVG (average) area. The number of the phase bars varies depending on motherboard model. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-21
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    EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that allow you to overclock your system effectively. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification
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    and overclock your system. 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. You can also click More Setting first to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto-overclocking. 2. Read through the warning messages and click Yes to start autooverclocking. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    is recommended. • The auto-tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting
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    selecting Turbo Key Profile. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. Choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. Click Apply to save Turbo Key settings. You have to press the assigned hotkeys to use the Turbo Key function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-25
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    Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost 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
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    motherboard comes with the Intel® 3450 chipset 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. • You must install Windows® XP Service definitions ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-27
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    4.6.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.6.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility To enter the Intel
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    BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: ]-Done ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-29
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
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    1014 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-31
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    disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver to create an Intel® RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process
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    During the OS installation, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4.7.4 Using popup window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-33
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    -click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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    = "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-35
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    4-36 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 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-11 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 5-1
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics 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 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link 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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 5-7
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    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. • If you are using a Triple SLI system
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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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 5-9
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    , a green bar appears on the left side of the screen while 3D demonstrations are rendered, indicating the 3-way SLI status. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    procedures in this section. The motherboard supports 4 NVIDIA Tesla cards when you install Clarkdale processor. 5.3.1 Requirements • 32/64-bit Microsoft® Windows XP/ Vista/ Linux RHEL5.3/ Open SuSE11.0 OS • A minimum of 1GB RAM ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 5-11
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    , and the installed graphics card and computing processor card(s) should appear. The screen differs based on the components you installed. 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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