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Page 2: ...ERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR I...

Page 3: ...rmation 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 2 1 Motherboard layout 2 2 2 2 2 Layout contents 2 3 2 2 3 Placement direction 2 4 2 2 4 Screw holes 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 5 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 9 2 3 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2 10 2 4 System memory 2 11 2 4 1 Overview 2 11 2 4 2 Memory configuration...

Page 4: ...8 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 screen 3 8 3 3 2 Menu bar 3 8 3 2 3 Navigation keys 3 8 3 2 4 Menu items 3 9 3 2 5 Submenu items 3 9 3 2 6 Configu...

Page 5: ... 3 4 10 DRAM Timing Control Auto 3 18 3 4 11 CPU Differential Amplitude Auto 3 20 3 4 12 CPU Clock Skew Auto 3 20 3 4 13 CPU Voltage Mode Offset 3 20 3 4 14 IMC Voltage Auto 3 20 3 4 15 DRAM Voltage Auto 3 21 3 4 16 CPU PLL Voltage Auto 3 21 3 4 17 PCH Voltage Auto 3 21 3 4 18 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA B Auto 3 21 3 4 19 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA B Auto 3 21 3 4 20 Load Line Calibration Auto...

Page 6: ... Boot Settings Configuration 3 35 3 7 4 Security 3 36 3 8 Tools menu 3 38 3 8 1 ASUS O C Profile 3 38 3 8 2 AI NET 2 3 39 3 8 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 40 3 8 4 Express Gate 3 40 3 9 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...

Page 7: ...D 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 technology 5 1 5 1 1 Requirements 5 1 5 1 2 Before you begin 5 1 5 1 3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5 2 5 1 4 Installing the device drivers 5 3 5 1 5 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX technology 5 ...

Page 8: ...d on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Co...

Page 9: ...fore installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humi...

Page 10: ...contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This cha...

Page 11: ...ols used throughout this manual Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 Key2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plu...

Page 12: ... Please load X M P in BIOS for hyper DIMM DDR3 1333MHz or above support Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 2 0 x16 x16 or x8 2 x PCIe 2 0 x16 x8 1 x PCIe x16 x4 1 x PCIe x1 x1 1 x PCI Multi GPU Technology Supports NVIDIA Geforce 3 way 2 way SLI technology Supports ATI CrossFireX technology up to Quad CrossFireX Storage Intel P55 Express Chipset 6 x SATA 150 300 Intel Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0 1 ...

Page 13: ... CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Workstation Unique Features 5 PCIe G P Diagnosis Card bundled ASUS SASsaby M Cards support ASUS WS Diag LED ASUS WS Heartbeat ASUS Q Design ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q DIMM BIOS Features 16Mb flash ROM AMI BIOS Green PnP DMI v2 0 Wfm2 0 ACPI v2 0a SMBIOS v 2 6 WOL WOR by PME Back Panel I O Ports PS 2 KB MS port S PDIF Out Coaxial O...

Page 14: ...R 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 TPM header S PDIF Out header Front panel connector Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 5cm Specifications are subject to change without notice P7P55 WS Supercomputer specificati...

Page 15: ...1 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 16: ...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 17: ... the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer I O modules 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 1 port IEEE 1394a module Cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x COM port cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q Shield I O shield 1 x ASUS Q Connector Kit USB 1394 system pa...

Page 18: ...ore i7 Core i5 processors Intel P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability PCIe 2 0 Double Speed Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance Dual Channel DDR3 2133 O C 1600 1333 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that f...

Page 19: ...inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability With the high quality power components such as low RDS on MOSFETs Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100 Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors ASUS 16 3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss 1 3 4 AS...

Page 20: ...ose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by yourself Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan less and zero ...

Page 21: ...e ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclocking the exclusive onboard switches allow gamers to effortless fine tune the performance without having to short the pins ASUS Q Design DIY quickly DIY easily ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experi...

Page 22: ... 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 features the ASUS O C Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file giving use...

Page 23: ...ter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard ...

Page 24: ... 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 ...

Page 25: ...before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that 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...

Page 26: ...2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 27: ...Intel P55 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA 1 6 2 26 9 Standby Power LED 2 36 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 32 11 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 21 12 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 2 30 13 USB connectors 10 1 pin 10 1 pin USB78 USB1112 A Type USB9 USB10 2 27 14 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 2 28 15 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 2 28 16 Optical drive audio connector ...

Page 28: ...ce it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 29: ...ontact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket Th...

Page 30: ...ove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 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 A B Load lever Retention tab 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted Load plate 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 31: ...nt keys into the CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches PnP cap 6 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal interface material If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If ...

Page 32: ...ad 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 8 Insert the load lever under the retention tab C B A 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 33: ...ed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately ensure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan Your Intel LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install Use an LGA1156 compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only The LGA1156 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LG...

Page 34: ...ng 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 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard A A B B A A B B 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 2 10 Chapter 2 Har...

Page 35: ...fferently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption 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 Supercom...

Page 36: ...ion Due to Intel spec definition X M P DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules fro...

Page 37: ...LV3GK 3072MB Kit of 3 SS Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 1066 7 7 7 20 1 65 OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6144MB Kit of 3 DS Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 1066 7 7 7 20 1 65 OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV6GK 6144MB Kit of 3 DS Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 1066 7 7 7 20 1 65 Super Talent W1866UX2GB XMP 2048MB Kit of 2 SS Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 1333 9 9 9 24 N A Patriot PVS32G1866LLK XMP 2048MB Kit of 2 SS Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 24 ...

Page 38: ...00LV3GK 3072MB Kit of 3 SS N A Heat Sink Package 7 7 7 1066 7 7 7 20 1 65 OCZ OCZ3P16004GK 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 7 7 7 1333 7 7 7 20 1 9 OCZ OCZ3P1600EB4GK 4096MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 7 7 6 1333 7 7 7 20 1 8 OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6144MB Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 7 7 7 1066 9 9 9 24 1 65 OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6144MB Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 8 8 8 1066 ...

Page 39: ... 24 1066 7 7 7 20 1 70 CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 Ver2 1 6144MB Kit of 3 DS N A Heat Sink Package 9 9 9 24 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 Crucial CT12864BA1339 8FF 1024MB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 1333 9 9 9 24 N A Crucial CT12864BA1339 8SFD 1024MB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY 1G4D1 1333 9 9 9 24 N A Crucial CT12872BA1339 9FF 1024MB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 9 1333 9 9 9 24 N A Crucial CT25664BA1339 16FF 2048MB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 1333 9...

Page 40: ...3N7 2G 2048MB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 1066 7 7 7 20 1 5 MICRON MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1024MB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 N A MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1024MB SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 1066 7 7 7 20 N A MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1024MB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 1066 7 7 7 20 N A MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 1024MB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 7 1066 9 9 9 25 N A MICRON MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2048MB DS MICRON 7VD22 7 N A MICRON MT1...

Page 41: ... place and the DIMM is properly seated Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch 1 Unlock a DIMM socke...

Page 42: ... the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the software drivers for the expansi...

Page 43: ...eserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared PCIEX16_2 shared PCIEX16_3 shared PCIEX16_4 shared PCIEX16_5 shared PCIEX1_1 shared LAN1 8112L shared LAN2 8112L shared SATA controller 1 shared SATA controller 2 shared USB 2 0 controller 1 shared USB 2 0 controller 2 shared 1394 controller shared HD Audio shared PCI_...

Page 44: ...16 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 Tesla computing processor cards to PCIe 2 0 x16_2 PCIe 2 0 x16_4 and PCIe 2 0 x16_5 slots Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal ...

Page 45: ... boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system ha...

Page 46: ...n 7 USB 2 0 ports 13 and 14 2 Coaxial S PDIF Out port 8 Optical S PDIF Out port 3 LAN RJ 45 port 9 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 4 IEEE 1394a port 10 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 5 LAN RJ 45 port 11 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 6 PS 2 keyboard port purple 12 Audio I O ports 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 47: ...onnect to Headphone and Mic Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Speed LED Activi...

Page 48: ...Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers 2 24 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 49: ...Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2 25 ...

Page 50: ...ial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to RAID See section 3 3 5 Storage Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID Configuration You must install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The S...

Page 51: ...Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q Connector USB blue first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard The USB cable is purchased separately 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...

Page 52: ... to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing so will damage the motherboard 5 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately The IEEE 1394a cable is purchased sep...

Page 53: ...or to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD Audio 6 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD These co...

Page 54: ...ect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 9 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security pro...

Page 55: ... you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 600 W Do not forget to connect the 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the powe...

Page 56: ...4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button 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 s...

Page 57: ...d then match them to their respective front panel cable labels The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on the chassis model 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 Q Connector is properly installed on the motherboard IDE_LED POWER SW R...

Page 58: ... settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DIAG_DRAM LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when 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 DIMM...

Page 59: ...f these three switches DO NOT enable the OV_CPU switch when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time Doing so may cause the system to halt For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU switch shut down the computer and set the switch back to its default position According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU The system may ne...

Page 60: ...oot 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 the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any...

Page 61: ...D may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED 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 If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper setti...

Page 62: ...f button to shut 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 pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless o...

Page 63: ...3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided ...

Page 64: ...S Supercomputer 3 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program 3 6 3 3 Main menu 3 10 3 4 Extreme Tweaker menu 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 ...

Page 65: ...future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 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 3 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and updat...

Page 66: ...rk traffic or click Auto Select Click Next 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 from the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ...

Page 67: ...option from the drop down menu then click Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 4 Follow the screen i...

Page 68: ... and press Enter to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 34 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L1605A PATH A BOARD P7P55 WS SUPERCOMPUTER VER 0210 DATE 07 30 2009 BOARD Unknown VER Unknown DATE Unknown 2 Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found When found EZ ...

Page 69: ...the BUPDATER utility BUPDATER exe from the ASUS support website at support asus com to the bootable USB flash disk drive 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type BUPDATER i filename ROM where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive then press Enter A BUPDATER i file name ROM The utility verifies the file then starts updating the BIOS file ...

Page 70: ...tem 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again 5 The system requires you to ent...

Page 71: ...program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is...

Page 72: ...Exit ESC Exit System Time 13 51 25 System Date THU 06 18 2009 Language English SATA1 HDT722516DLA380 SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 ATAPI DVD D DH1 SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected Storage Configuration System Information Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub menu items Configuration fields Menu items 3 3 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main ite...

Page 73: ...ect it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 3 2 7 Pop up window 3 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 3 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display ...

Page 74: ...sh Refer to section 3 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Ex...

Page 75: ...T Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Allows you to select the type of SATA drive installed Not Installed Select this opt...

Page 76: ...ss allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead The DMA mode consists of SDMA single word DMA MDMA multi word DMA and UDMA Ultra DMA Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the DMA mode SMART Monitoring Auto Auto Allows automatic selection of the S M A R T Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Enabled Enables the S ...

Page 77: ...p the default setting IDE If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI set this item to AHCI The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands If you want to create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 ...

Page 78: ...lled SMART Monitoring Enabled Allows you to set the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configration options Disabled Enabled SATA Port1 6 XXXX Displays the status of auto detection of SATA devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA Port1 Device Not Detected SATA Port1 Auto SMART Monitoring Enabled Select the type of devices connected to the system 3 3 7 System Information This menu gives ...

Page 79: ...er Auto Ratio CMOS Setting Auto Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Intel R TurboMode Tech Enabled TurboMode Prevention Auto Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode Auto DRAM Frequency Auto QPI Frequency Auto OC Tuner Utility OC Tuner limit Value Good Performance DRAM Timing Control CPU Differential Amplitude Auto CPU Clock Skew Auto Please key in numbers directly CPU Voltage Mode Offset v02 61 C Copyright 198...

Page 80: ...fferent settings to DRAM frequency DRAM timing and DRAM voltage Configuration options DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz eXtreme Memory Profile Disabled This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to X M P and allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options High Performance High Frequency The configuration options for the following ...

Page 81: ...ypad The values range from 80 to 500 PCIE Frequency XXX Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency The values range from 100 to 200 3 4 6 DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency ...

Page 82: ... to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 32 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle...

Page 83: ...ation options Auto 10 DRAM Clock 22 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to WRITE Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock DRAM RE...

Page 84: ...de item setting Configuration options Offset Manual Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to Offset and allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 50000V with a 0 00625V interval Offset Sign This item appears only when you set the Offset Voltage item to a value other than Auto To offset the voltage by a positive value To off...

Page 85: ...you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A B The values range from 0 395x to 0 630x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability 3 4 19 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA B Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A B The values range from 0 395x to 0 630x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking abi...

Page 86: ...tion PCIPnP Intel VT d Disabled T Probe Disabled v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency NOTE If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ NOTE Please key in ratio numbers directly Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...

Page 87: ...ction Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enables the Hardware Prefetcher function This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache MLC Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function This item should be enabled in order to enable the ...

Page 88: ... Disabled Enabled Legacy OSes and APs may need this function enabled Disabled Disables this function Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Enabled The CPU speed is controlled by the operating system Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Intel R TurboMode tech Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition Disabled Disables this function Intel R C ...

Page 89: ...D Audio SPDIF OUT Mode Setting SPDIF Realtek LAN1 Enabled Realtek LAN2 Enabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Options Enabled Disabled HDA Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Front Panel Type HD Audio AC97 Set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 HD Audio S...

Page 90: ...rs only when you enable the previous item s Disabled Disables Realtek LAN Boot ROM Enabled Enables Realtek LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard 1394 Controller Disabled Disables the controller Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 ...

Page 91: ...ice is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Enabled 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 3 5 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an...

Page 92: ...09 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 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 system has a Plug and Play operating system Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced PCI PnP Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may ca...

Page 93: ...BIOS POST on S3 STR resume No When set to No the system will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Yes When set to Yes the system invokes VGA BIOS 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...

Page 94: ...IC Enabled When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list 3 6 5 EuP Ready Disabled Disabled Disables the Energy Using Products EuP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the EuP requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL WO_USB audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 state v02 61 C Copyright...

Page 95: ...g that turns the system power on Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Disabled...

Page 96: ...led Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turb...

Page 97: ...opriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage ...

Page 98: ...Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Ite...

Page 99: ... Sets the display mode for option ROM Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled ...

Page 100: ...hange Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM 3 7 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration option...

Page 101: ... press Enter 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when ...

Page 102: ...number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press Enter and choose a profile to load v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Typing your profile name 0 9 a z A Z are acceptable Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit O C PROFILE C...

Page 103: ...k FAT 32 16 format or a floppy disk with single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the CMO file can be loaded 3 8 2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable duri...

Page 104: ...t browser and Skype Configuration options Enabled Disabled Auto Enter OS Timer 10 Seconds Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS Choose Prompt User to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action Configuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 secon...

Page 105: ...User data includes the Express Gate s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser such as bookmarks cookies browsing history This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly No Set to No to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate The first time wizard will run again when you en...

Page 106: ...ot want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select YES to discard any changes and load the...

Page 107: ...4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software ...

Page 108: ...pter 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 ...

Page 109: ...ties that you can install to avail all motherboard features 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure ...

Page 110: ...S 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 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 ...

Page 111: ...vice Provider ISP ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltage and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite Realtek Teaming Utility Installs Realtek Teaming Utility Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to open view and pri...

Page 112: ...ID 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 the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file ...

Page 113: ...SUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4 5 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 ...

Page 114: ... of the 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 ...

Page 115: ...ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4 7 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 116: ...ies 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 II from the Windows desktop click Start All Programs ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II v1 xx xx The PC Probe II main window appears After launching the application the PC Pro...

Page 117: ... usage window Shows Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem the main window right handle turns red as the illustrations below show When displayed the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red Refer to the Monitor panels section for details Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference ...

Page 118: ...nels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation CPU temperature and voltages The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes hexagonal large and rectangular small When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section the monitor panels appear on your computer s desktop Large display Small display Click to increase val...

Page 119: ...ser displays various Windows management information Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel Click the plus sign before WMI Information to display the available information You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser DMI browser Click to display the DMI Desktop Management Interface browser This browser displays various deskto...

Page 120: ...nd memory usage Click to display the Usage browser CPU usage The CPU tab displays real time CPU usage in line graph representation If the CPU has an enabled Hyper Threading two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives...

Page 121: ...d adjust the sensor threshold values The Config window has two tabs Sensor Threshold and Preference The Sensor Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts or change the temperature scale Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads...

Page 122: ...ion Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows desktop To launch AI Suite from the Windows desktop click Start All Programs ASUS AI Suite AI Suite v1 xx xx The AI Suite main window appears After launching the application the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows notification area Click this icon to close or restore the application Using AI Suite ...

Page 123: ...of the main window to open the monitor window Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit Displays the CPU system temperature CPU memory PCIE voltage and CPU chassis fan speed Displays the FSB CPU frequency ...

Page 124: ...t Click to select a fan Click to select a fan profile Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to apply the settings Click to cancel the settings Click to open the Calibration window Fan profiles Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed ...

Page 125: ...lso customize each mode by configuring settings 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 The first time you launch 6 Engine the following message will appear asking you to run Calibration first Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU pro...

Page 126: ...ected to motherboard chipset controlled onboard SATA ports only All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs USB HDDs and Flash drives with at least 1 2GB of ...

Page 127: ...re instructions Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard Refer to http support asus com for Express Gate source codes Click any of the application icons to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to zero 0 click to immediately enter existing OS The First Screen Expr...

Page 128: ...screen instructions to complete installation Before using ASUS T Probe You have to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T Probe 1 Press Del during the Power On 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...

Page 129: ...voltage in WIndows environment and takes effect in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable For system stability all changes made in ASUS TurboV except for Auto Tuning will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not ...

Page 130: ...d 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 overclock your system 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start You can also click More Setting first to configure more overclocking parameters before starting auto overclocking 2 Read through the warning messages ...

Page 131: ...ystem settings Installation of advanced cooling systems is recommended The auto tuned settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot 3 An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the current Overclocking process Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hot keys into physical overclocking buttons...

Page 132: ... 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 assigned hotkeys to use the Turbo Key function 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 133: ...ive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing dri...

Page 134: ... Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu 4 5 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set s using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Main menu Storage Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the Configure SATA as item to RAID 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on...

Page 135: ...ume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Name Volume0 RAID Level RAID0 Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 0 0 GB Sync N A Create Volume 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press Enter 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID mode to create and then press Enter 4 Wh...

Page 136: ...AID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following warn...

Page 137: ...ious Menu DEL Delete Volume Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press Enter The following warning message appears 2 Press Y to exit or press N to return to the utility main menu Are you sure you want to exit Y N CONFIRM EXIT 2 Use the up ...

Page 138: ...your computer 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a 32 64bit Intel AHCI RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen...

Page 139: ...nstallation select Intel R ICH8R ICH9R ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller 3 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation 4 6 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation To solve this issue add the USB floppy disk drive s Vendor ID ...

Page 140: ... 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 ...

Page 141: ...he bottom of the two sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor 10 Save and exit the file HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI_PCH id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_3A22 CC_0106 iaStor id USB VID_03EE PID_6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor_8R9R10RDOPCH id 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 ...

Page 142: ...4 34 Chapter 4 Software support ...

Page 143: ...5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards ...

Page 144: ...ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer Chapter summary 5 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology 5 1 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology 5 5 5 3 NVIDIA CUDA technology 5 11 ...

Page 145: ...de at least the minimum power required by your system See page 2 30 for details 5 1 2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel Add Remove Programs For Win...

Page 146: ...Installing CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX 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 for the location...

Page 147: ...r graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the ATI Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalyst TM Control Center You can also right click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center 2 ...

Page 148: ...ireX settings 1 In the Catalyst Control 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 4 Click Apply and then click OK to exit the window 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 149: ...identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See page 2 30 for details We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal...

Page 150: ... 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 SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent auxiliar...

Page 151: ...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 to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately...

Page 152: ...aunch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears See Step B5 on page 5 10 B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step A select Personalize Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest dr...

Page 153: ...perComputer 5 9 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 ...

Page 154: ...ewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply Enabling Triple SLI settings 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Set SLI Configuration and then click Enable 3 way NVIDIA SLI When 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 ind...

Page 155: ... and three NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA CUDA Zone website at http www nvidia com object cuda_home html for the latest driver list of CUDA certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 5 3 2 Installing CUDA ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The...

Page 156: ...rd 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 Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Click the sign before Display adapters and the instal...

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