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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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    Using the OS shut down function 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
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    3.3.4 SATA 1-6 3-11 3.3.5 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.3.6 AHCI Configuration 3-14 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 Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled 3-16 3.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech
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    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 information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-8 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-14 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert
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    4-30 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-30 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-30 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-31 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-31 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX
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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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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated
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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 P55 Express Chipset/ Nvidia NF200*1 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2133(OC)*/1600/1333/ �1�0�6�6�M��H�z�,�n�o�n��-�E�C�C�,�u�n��-�b�u�ff�e�r�e�d�m��e�m��o�r�y Dual channel architecture Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Due to Intel spec
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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 Factor 24-pin control Chassis fan3 with Q-fan control PWR fan 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
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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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    (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in
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    testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! 1.3.3 ASUS design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, Windows® OS. 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! Memory compatibility ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3
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    overclocking-helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan
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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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    update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Refer to page 3-4 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile Conveniently restore or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings. The motherboard
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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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    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 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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    -pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. LGA1156 CPU Socket 3. CPU / IMC / 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Intel® P55 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) 9. Standby panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin ASUS P7P55 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 P7P55 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 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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    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 four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has 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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    memory if you 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
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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 H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9(1333-9-9-9-24) N/A ••• 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 (Optional) A* B* C* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink
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    so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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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    available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEX16_1 shared - - 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
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    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 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®
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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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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN (RJ-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.
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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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    the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® P55 chipset. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID Configuration. • You must install Windows® XP Service
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    specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 ( the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-27
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    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 IEEE 1394a cable is purchased separately. 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface
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    audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy of the motherboard's high-definition 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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    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! 2-30 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 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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    boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www
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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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    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 power LED that lights up to indicate that
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    turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-37
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    OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets
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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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    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 DATE: 07/30/2009 Update ROM
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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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    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 BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering
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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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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support 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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    screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date
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    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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer
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    from 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 and to IDE/SATA controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. This
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    . This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-13
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    configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA
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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 Tuner [Auto] Ratio Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 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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    you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. 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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    for some of the following items vary �d�e�p�e�n��d�in��g�o��n�t�h�e� DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 7-7-7-20-4-59-9-6-20 The values vary depending on your settings of WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    WRITE Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-19
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    CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at to the CPU Voltage Mode item setting. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage 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
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    CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker X3440 Frequency :2.40GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :512 KB Cache L3 :4096 KB CPUID :106E5 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache
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    The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-23
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    idle mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. C State package limit setting [Auto this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3]
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    to be remapped above the total physical memory. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT 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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    Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause 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 configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your
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    POST on 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
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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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    /2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an 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] �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
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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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    to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive
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    function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-35
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    Turn on onboard device LEDs in the order of the device POST sequence. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.7.4 Security The Security 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
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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 P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-37
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    . Select an 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
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    during 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
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    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 waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first
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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 you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-41
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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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    Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the
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    . ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV EVO, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs ASUS Express Gate. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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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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    items to create the 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
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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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