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2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they 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 components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer 2-17

Section	Page
P6T7 WS SuperComputer specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features	19
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	28
2.2.2 Layout contents	29
2.2.3 Placement direction	30
2.2.4 Screw holes	30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	32
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	36
2.4 System memory	37
2.4.1 Overview	37
2.4.2 Memory configurations	38
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	39
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	39
2.5 Expansion slots	43
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	43
2.5.2 Interrupt assignments	44
2.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	45
2.6 Jumpers	46
2.7 Connectors	48
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.7.2 Internal connectors	50
2.7.3. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	59
2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation	60
2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout	60
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card	60
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes	61
2.9 Starting up for the first time	62
2.10 Turning off the computer	63
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	63
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	67
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	67
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	70
3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	71
3.2 BIOS setup program	72
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	73
3.2.2 Menu bar	73
3.2.3 Navigation keys	73
3.2.4 Menu items	73
3.2.5 Submenu items	74
3.2.6 Configuration fields	74
3.2.7 Pop-up window	74
3.2.8 Scroll bar	74
3.2.9 General help	74
3.3 Main menu	75
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	75
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	75
3.3.3 Language [English]	75
3.3.4 SATA 1-6	76
3.3.5 Storage Configuration	77
3.3.6 AHCI Configuration	78
3.3.7 System Information	79
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	80
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	80
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	81
3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	81
3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled]	81
3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	82
3.4.6. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	82
3.4.7 CPU Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.8 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.9 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.10 IOH Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.11 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.12 ICH Voltage [Auto]	84
3.4.13 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	85
3.4.14 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]	85
3.4.15 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	86
3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	86
3.4.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	86
3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	86
3.4.19 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	86
3.4.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.4.21 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]	86
3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.5 Advanced menu	87
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	87
3.5.2 Chipset	90
3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	90
3.5.4 USB Configuration	92
3.5.5 PCIPnP	93
3.6 Power menu	94
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	94
3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	94
3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	94
3.6.4 APM Configuration	95
3.6.5 Hardware Monitor	96
3.7 Boot menu	98
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	98
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	98
3.7.3 Security	99
3.8 Tools menu	102
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	102
3.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]	103
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	104
3.8.4 Ai Net 2	105
3.9 Exit menu	106
Chapter 4: Software support	107
4.1 Installing an operating system	109
4.2 Support DVD information	109
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	109
4.2.2 Drivers menu	110
4.2.3 Utilities menu	111
4.2.4 Make disk menu	113
4.2.5 Manual menu	114
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	114
4.2.7 Other information	115
4.3 Software information	117
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™	117
4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II	119
4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite	125
4.3.4 ASUS AI Nap	127
4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert	128
4.3.6 ASUS EPU–6 Engine	130
4.3.7 ASUS TurboV	134
4.3.8 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility	136
4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate	141
4.3.10 Realtek Teaming Utility	148
4.4 RAID configurations	152
4.4.1 RAID definitions	152
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	153
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	153
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	154
4.4.5 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations	158
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	167
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	167
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	167
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	168
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	168
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	171
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	173
5.1.1 Requirements	173
5.1.2 Before you begin	173
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards	174
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	175
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	175
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	177
5.2.1 Requirements	177
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	178
5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	179
5.2.4 Installing the device drivers	180
5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	180
5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology	183
5.3.1 Requirements	183