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    Motherboard P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    About this guide x P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS
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    2-38 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 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
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    3.3.7 System Information 3-14 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-16 3.4.2 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto 3-16 3.4.3 OC Tuner Utility 3-17 3.4.9 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance 3-18 3.4.10 DRAM Timing Control [Auto 3-18 3.4.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto 3-20 3.4.
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    Exit menu 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other
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    18 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe 4-20 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility- TurboV EVO 4-21 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-21 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-22 4.5 RAID configurations 4-25 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-25 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-26 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
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    This equipment has been tested and found to comply installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions void the user's authority 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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    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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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 Quad Core intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad Core intel Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor Quad Core intel Core i5-700 series Desktop
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    P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary USB ASUS Special Features Workstation Unique Features ASUS Q-Design BIOS Features Back Panel I/O Ports 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate 16+3 power phase TurboV EVO ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal
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    P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Form CD audio in 1 x COM port connector 2xUSB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 20-pin Panel connector 1 x IEEE 1394a port TPM header S/PDIF Out header Front panel connector WfM 2.0,
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    version only) 1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) 1 x ASUS SLI bridge 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1
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    of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® P55 The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 processors. Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing
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    ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking the Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3
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    the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed
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    it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5
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    unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash
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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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    summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 Connectors 2-30 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-48 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P7P55 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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    audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-31 2-5 2-35 2-11 2-27 2-34 2-30 2-26 2-36 2-32 2-21 2-30 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-3
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    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in 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
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-5
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    : 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 to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in
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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 P7P55 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-9
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    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 motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    . The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in DIMM_A1 slots as a single-channel operation. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-11
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    are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or
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    Timing Lable(Bios) 9-9-9-24(1066-8-7-7-20) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1.65 • P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 1.9 2GXN(XMP) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-13
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    P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Lable(Bios) support (Optional) A* B* C* A-DATA AD31600E001GMU 3072MB(Kit of 3) SS N/A
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    P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��3��3�3��M��H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket DS Lable(Bios) support ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJE(ECC) (1333-9-9-9-24 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-15
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    P7P55 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� Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. DS Timing Lable(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1024MB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7(1066-9-9-9-25) N/A •• •
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    steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-17
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    the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-19
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    link respectively; the PCIe 2.0 x16_1, PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots for two-way SLI, and both slots will work at x16 link. • When using NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology with a Quadro™ series graphics card and Tesla™ series computing processor cards, install the Quadro™ graphics card to PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot and the
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-21
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    -45) port** 4. IEEE 1394a port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port** 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 13 and 14 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports*** 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    - - - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-23
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-25
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    for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In
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    . 3. 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. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-27
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    connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect 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! The
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    10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The 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 black wire of each cable matches the ground
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    10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-31
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-33
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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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    and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    lighting until the problem is solved. This 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 3.7.2 Boot Setting Configuration for details. 2. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby
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    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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-37
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    down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer
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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 3-6 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4....E.x.tr.e.m.e..Tw..e.ak.e.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 P7P55 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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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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    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. P7P55-WS-SUPERCOMPUTER.ROM P7P55-WS-SUPERCOMPUTER ASUS P7P55 WS
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    two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD:P7P55 WS SUPERCOMPUTER VER: 0210
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    : P7P55-WS-SC VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: P7P55-WS-SC VER: 0206 DATE: 08/10/2009 PATH: 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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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 P7P55 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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    Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-9
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    to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Disables this function. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [ computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient use of the
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    supported by the PCH chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information BIOS Version : 0503 BIOS Build Date : 08/28/09 EC BIOS Version : MBEC-0028 Processor Type : Intel(R) Xeon
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    install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock items: Offset Voltage [Auto] Current CPU Core Voltage [ 1.048V] IMC Voltage [Auto] ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-15
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    the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item
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    allows processor cores to Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], overclocking. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result. DO NOT shut down the power before the auto-adjustment completes. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-59-9-6-20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 : [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    DRAM Clock] - [8 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [10 DRAM Clock] - [22 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-19
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    overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] The following ten (10 Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only BIOS setup
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    Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-21
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    installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon ] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio
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    Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep( differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in . ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-23
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    item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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
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    Bridge Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration IMC Type : Clarksfield Memory Remap Feature [ Mode Setting [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Select SPDIF mode. [HDMI] Select HDMI mode. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-25
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    Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    ] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-27
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    system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system And Play O/S [No] [Yes] 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
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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 P7P55 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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    Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) / System Time will become user-configurable with set values. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables to power up the ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-31
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    3.6.7 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q- . CPU/MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-33
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    1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 3.7.2
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-35
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    security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password Change Supervisor Password Change
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    a 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    item then press to display 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 Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to
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    POST. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] It will take 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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-39
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    confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD:P7P55 WS SUPERCOMPUTER VER: 0210 DATE: 07/30/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note
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    to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you
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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 4-21 4.5 RAID configurations 4-25 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-30 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-1
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    Internet Security 2009 Installs NIS 2009. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® chipset drivers. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio Driver. Realtek LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet Driver. ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV EVO, the advanced overclocking tool for
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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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    Intel RAID driver disk. Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an AHCI/RAID Driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install
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    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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-5
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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. 4-6 Chapter
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    Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-7
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    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 Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the PC Probe
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    application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-9
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    the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the 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 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-11
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    browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-12 Chapter
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    Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-13
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    ASUS utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install 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
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    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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-15
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    speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double speed up when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-16
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    like CPU 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. seconds. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 6 Engine main menu ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-17
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    Express Gate • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before use. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports
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    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. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-19
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    Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. 2. Set the T.Probe item in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] 3. Save BIOS settings and restart the computer. Refer to Chapter 3 of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of BIOS settings Using ASUS T.Probe Click the T.Probe icon in the Windows
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    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 area. Click on the icon to display
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    See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Follow the instructions below to let TurboV EVO detect and
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    work or games-with just one touch! If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification area. Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to the Turbo Key interface. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    your desired hotkey combination. 2. You can decide the performance boost level by 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
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    comes with the Intel® P55 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 Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard
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    Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays
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    9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-27
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    key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go
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    Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-29
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    >. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive
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    then select Manage from the pop-up window. or 3. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the popup window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-31
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    Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. Use Notepad to open the file. 4-32
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    = "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3A22&CC_0106","iaStor" id= "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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-33
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    4-34 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 P7P55 WS SuperComputer
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    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs 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 P7P55 WS SuperComputer
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    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-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control 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 P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-3
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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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    chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-5
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    installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert 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 . SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    . 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-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector
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    are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista™. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ only. 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in
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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 P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-9
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    done, click Apply. 2. Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. When this item is enabled, 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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    models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare one NVIDIA Quadro graphics card and up to three NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards. 2. Insert the Quadro graphics card into the PCIe x16_1 slot. Ensure that the card is properly seated on the slot. ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-11
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    the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). 4. Connect a display cable to the graphics card. 5. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 6. To verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select
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