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Страница 1: ...Motherboard P7F7 E WS Supercomputer ...

Страница 2: ...RCHANTABILITY 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 IN...

Страница 3: ... 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 configurations 2 13 2 4 3 Installing a DIMM 2 2...

Страница 4: ...r 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 Configuration fields 3 9 3 2 7 Pop up window 3 9 3 2 8 Scroll bar 3 9 3 2 9 General help 3 9 3 3 Main menu 3...

Страница 5: ...Differential Amplitude Auto 3 19 3 4 14 CPU Clock Skew Auto 3 19 3 4 15 CPU Voltage Mode Offset 3 20 3 4 16 IMC Voltage Auto 3 20 3 4 17 DRAM Voltage Auto 3 20 3 4 18 CPU PLL Voltage Auto 3 20 3 4 19 PCH Voltage Auto 3 21 3 4 20 Load Line Calibration Auto 3 21 3 4 21 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto 3 21 3 4 22 PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto 3 21 3 5 Advanced menu 3 22 3 5 1 CPU Configuration 3 22 3 5 2 Uncore...

Страница 6: ...apter 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 4 4 2 4 Make disk menu 4 5 4 2 5 Manual menu 4 6 4 2 6 ASUS Contact information 4 6 4 2 7 Other information 4 7 4 3 Software information 4 9 4 3 1 ASUS PC Probe II 4 9 4 3 2 ASUS AI Suite 4 15 4 3 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4 17 4 3 4...

Страница 7: ...sing a USB floppy disk drive 4 33 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology 5 1 5 1 1 Requirements 5 1 5 1 2 Before 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 3 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology 5 5 5 2 1 Requirements 5 5 5 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards 5 6 5...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 12: ...upport DVI I and RGB ports Supports DVI with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution 2048 x 1536 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 2 0 x16 x16 or x8 2 x PCIe 2 0 x16 x8 3 x PCIe x1 x1 Multi GPU Technology Supports NVIDIA Geforce 3 way 2 way SLI technology Supports ATI CrossFireX technology up to Quad CrossFireX CUDA support Up to 3 NVIDIA Tesl...

Страница 13: ... Exclusive Features Express Gate MemOK ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stack Cool 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi language BIOS Workstation Unique Features 4 x PCIe x16 slots G P Diagnosis Card bundled Quick Gate 2 vertical USB 2 0 on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support...

Страница 14: ... control Chassis fan1 with Q fan control Chassis fan2 with Q fan control Chassis fan3 with Q fan control PWR fan CD audio in 1 x AAFP connector 1 x COM port connector 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports TPM header S PDIF Out header 1 x MemOK Button 20 pinfront panel connector Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 ...

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

Страница 16: ...ASUS P7F7 E WS Supercomputer Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Страница 17: ...ove items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P7F7 E WS Supercomputer I O modules 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 module Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal 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 ...

Страница 18: ...t Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium processors Intel 3450 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability PCIe 2 0 Double Speed Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that enhances system performance Dual Channel DDR3 2000 O C 1600 1333 1066 800 support The motherboa...

Страница 19: ...up This tool also provides stability testing Even O C beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning 1 3 3 ASUS Hybrid Phase T Probe Leading Active Cooling Technology The T Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading and temperature in real time This feature optimizes the power phase functions allowing components to run at lower temperatures and extendi...

Страница 20: ...wer savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real time With auto phase switching for components which includes the CPU VGA card memory chipset hard drives and CPU cooler system fans the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking helping save power and money ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Th...

Страница 21: ...ream while recording DTS DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5 1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups your existing stereo speakers or headphones In addition to virtual surround Bass enhancement provides stronger low frequency bass sound and Voice clarification provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound With t...

Страница 22: ... the OS You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS based flash utility 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 24: ...ou proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 5 2 4 System memory 2 11 2 5 Expansion slots 2 28 2 6 Jumper 2 31 2 7 Connectors 2 32 2 8 Onboard LEDs 2 48 2 9 Starting up for the first time 2 49 2 10 Turning off the computer 2 50 ...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 27: ...Marvell Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin STAT_6G_1 2 2 38 9 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 31 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 44 11 USB connectors and ports 10 1 pin 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 A Type USB7 USB8 2 39 12 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 2 42 13 Standby Power LED 2 48 14 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 40 15 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD 2 41 16 Front panel a...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 29: ...Contact 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 T...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 31: ...eys into the CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 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 it gets into...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 35: ...M socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Lynnfield CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 B2 B1 1 DIMM SS DS 1 DIMM SS DS 2 DIMMs SS DS SS DS 4 DIMMs SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS 4 DIMMs DS DS DS DS 6 DIMMs SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Single sided DS Double sided No memory Memory pop...

Страница 36: ... for Clarkdale CPU A3 A2 A1 B3 B2 B1 1 DIMM SS DS 1 DIMM SS DS 1 DIMMs SS DS 1 DIMMs SS DS 2 DIMMs SS DS SS DS 2 DIMMs SS DS SS DS 4 DIMMs SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS Single sided DS Double sided No memory 2 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Страница 37: ... Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation 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 s...

Страница 38: ...X XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 1 65 OCZ OCZ3P20002GK EPP 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 1 9 OCZ OCZ3P2000EB2GK 2GB 2 x 1GB SS 9 8 8 1 8 OCZ OCZ3B2000LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 8 7 1 65 Patriot PVT36G2000LLK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 Part No Size SS DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 6 CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4 1 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 15000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1...

Страница 39: ...M2A1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9Ver2 1 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D...

Страница 40: ...657 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 Mushkin 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 1 6 PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PVS34G1600LLK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 9 Patriot PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 2 0 Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 Patriot PVT36G1600LLK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 Team BoxP N TXD34096M1600HC6DC L TXD32048M1600HC6 L XMP 4GB...

Страница 41: ... 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Crucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 65 Crucial CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 Crucial CT25664BA1339 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM Crucial CT25672BA1339 18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT ECC 9 Crucial BL25664BA1336 16SFB1 4GB 2 x 2GB DS NA 6 6 6 20 1 8 ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0 DJ E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 9 ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BDF0 DJ F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F ELP...

Страница 42: ... OCZ OCZX1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS NA 8 8 8 1 6 PSC AL8F8G73D DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC 9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B HCH9 9 Asint SLZ3128M8 EDJ 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208 DJ Asint SLZ3128M8 EDJE 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BAS...

Страница 43: ... 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 9 OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 2GB 2 x 1GB SS NANYA 6 5 5 1 85 OCZ OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 9 9 9 1 65 OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 7 7 7 1 65 PSC AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC 9 S...

Страница 44: ... EAE 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208 AE Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N BE 2GB DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN BE Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A 10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F 7 Crucial CT12864BA1067 8SFD 1GB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 Crucial CT12872BA1067 9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0 AE E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA ...

Страница 45: ...ATA AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 1 85 A DATA AX3U1600GB2G9 3G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 1 85 A DATA AX3U1600GB2G9 3G 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 1 85 A DATA AX3U1600XB2G7 FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 75 1 85 CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2 1 XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C7 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB...

Страница 46: ...7 7 7 1 9 OCZ OCZ3X1600LV4GK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 1 65 OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 1 65 Super Talent WP160UX4G8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 Super Talent WP160UX4G9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 Super Talent WB160UX6G8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS Super Talent WB1...

Страница 47: ...CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB 4 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Crucial CT12864BA1339 8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 Crucial CT12864BA1339 8SFD 1GB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY 1G4D1 Crucial CT12872BA1339 9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 9 Crucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 65 Crucial CT25664BA1339 16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 Crucial CT25664BA1339 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM Crucial CT25672BA1339 18FF 2GB DS MICR...

Страница 48: ...CZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 1 65 OCZ OCZX1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS NA 8 8 8 1 6 PSC AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC AL8F8G73D DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D ECC 9 SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1 CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG M378B567...

Страница 49: ...ON D9JNL 7 Crucial CT12872BA1067 9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT ECC 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067 16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 Crucial CT25672BA1067 18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT ECC 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0 AE E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG DJ E 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA AG E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE AC E 8 ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0...

Страница 50: ...B DS Asint DDRIII1208 AE Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N BE 2GB DS Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN BE Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N BE 2GB DS WINTEC 3DU3191A 10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51 03A1F1C 10F 7 4 DIMM Slots 1 DIMM Supports one module inserted into slot A1 or B1 as single channel memory configuration 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one set of Dual channel memory co...

Страница 51: ...aining clip outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe d...

Страница 52: ... 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...

Страница 53: ...lder for PCI Steering 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12 7 Reserved 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 PCIEX1_1 shared PCIEX1_2 shared PCIEX1_3 shared LAN1 8112L shared LAN2 8112L shared SATA 3G controller 1 shared SATA 3G controller 2 shared SATA 6G controlle...

Страница 54: ...ith 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_3 and PCIe 2 0 x16_4 slots Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment See page 2 42 for details PCI E...

Страница 55: ... 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...

Страница 56: ...RJ 45 port 10 Optical SPDIF_Out port 5 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 11 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 6 IEEE 1394a port 12 Audio I O ports LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed LED Description OFF OFF Soft off Mode Yellow Blinking OFF During Power ON OFF Yellow Blinking ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Yellow Blinking GREEN 1 Gbps connection Speed LED Activity Link LED LAN port 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware informatio...

Страница 57: ...e Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Only Windows Vista or later version operating system supports 10 channel audio configurat...

Страница 58: ...Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers 2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Страница 59: ...Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ASUS P7F7 E WS Supercomputer 2 35 ...

Страница 60: ...Connect to 9 1 channel Speakers 2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Страница 61: ...ect Serial 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 5 RAID Configuration You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drive...

Страница 62: ...dard IDE mode by default In Standard IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors You must install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives When using hot plug and NCQ set the Marvell Controller item in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details 2 38 Chapter 2 Hardware informati...

Страница 63: ...ning at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 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 USB blue first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard The USB cable is purchased separately ASUS ...

Страница 64: ...ll the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately 4 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The COM module is purchased separately 2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Страница 65: ...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...

Страница 66: ...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...

Страница 67: ...er 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 Remember to connect the EZ_PLUG for a stabler 12V output when installing graphic cards that requires more than 18A on the 12V rail otherwise EATX12V connector might be overheated Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system w...

Страница 68: ...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...

Страница 69: ... 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 RE...

Страница 70: ... 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...

Страница 71: ...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...

Страница 72: ...oot problem within seconds You may disable the POST State LEDs in BIOS Refer to section 3 7 3 Boot Setting Configuration for details 2 Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that 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...

Страница 73: ...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...

Страница 74: ...Turn Off 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 regar...

Страница 75: ...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 ...

Страница 76: ...E WS Supercomputer 3 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program 3 7 3 3 Main menu 3 10 3 4 Ai 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 ...

Страница 77: ...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...

Страница 78: ...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 ...

Страница 79: ...ption 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 in...

Страница 80: ...ress Enter to enable it ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4 10 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 Winbond 25X Q64 PATH A BOARD P7F7 E WS Supercomputer VER 0105 H 01 B 04 DATE 11 03 2009 BOARD Unknown VER Unknown DATE Unknown 2 Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found When fo...

Страница 81: ...tility 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 DO NOT shut do...

Страница 82: ...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...

Страница 83: ...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...

Страница 84: ...Exit ESC Exit System Time 13 51 25 System Date Tue 02 09 2010 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...

Страница 85: ...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 ...

Страница 86: ...on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 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 Exit ESC Exit System Time 13 51 25 System Date Tue 02 09 2010...

Страница 87: ...RT 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 op...

Страница 88: ...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 ...

Страница 89: ...k 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 or the Intel Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the...

Страница 90: ...s you to set the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration 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 you an overview of the general sys...

Страница 91: ...nfigure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency 2793MHz Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz CPU Level Up Auto Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Setting 22 0 Intel R SpeedStep TM Tech Enabled Intel R TurboMode tech Enabled Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode Auto DRAM Frequency Auto QPI Frequency Auto ASUS 3rd Party UI Priority ASUS Utility OC Tuner Turbo Profile Start auto tuning DRAM Timing Control v...

Страница 92: ...R3 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 sub item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard To obtain the best performance of...

Страница 93: ... XXX Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock BCLK Use the and keys to adjust the value You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 to 500 3 4 7 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 Freq...

Страница 94: ...1st Information 9 9 9 24 4 74 10 5 20 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub items DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 3 DRAM Clock 4 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock 11 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS 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...

Страница 95: ...guration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay DR Auto Configuration options Auto 2 DRAM Clock 9 DRAM Clock DRAM READ to READ Delay SR Auto Configuration options Auto 4 DRAM Clock 6 DRAM Clock DRAM WRITE to 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 3 4 13 ...

Страница 96: ...value To offset the voltage by a negative value Fixed Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Mode item to Manual and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 85V to 2 10V with a 0 00625V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low VCore volta...

Страница 97: ...to Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Follow Intel specifications Enabled Improve CPU VDroop directly 3 4 21 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 3 4 22 PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI cont...

Страница 98: ...opyright 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 Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version 01 07 Manufa...

Страница 99: ...unction 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 th...

Страница 100: ...n the processor package 2 Activate 2 CPU cores in the processor package A20M 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 C STATE Tech Enabled Enabled Allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode...

Страница 101: ...I memory above the total physical memory DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory Memory Remap Feature Enabled Disabled Do not allow remapping of memory Enabled Allows for the segment of system memory that was previously overwritten by PCI devices to be remapped above the total physical memory CPU Enhanced Debug Function Auto Auto Enables Intel Enhanced Debug if the CPU supports this function Enab...

Страница 102: ...or AAFP mode to high definition audio Realtek LAN1 2 Enabled Enabled Enables Realtek LAN Controller 1 2 Disabled Disables Realtek LAN Controller 1 2 LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item appears 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 ...

Страница 103: ...nables 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 Onboard USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 function Disabled Disables the function 3 5 4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you t...

Страница 104: ...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...

Страница 105: ...l 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 v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS ...

Страница 106: ...ed 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 1985 20...

Страница 107: ...CI 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 Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake ...

Страница 108: ... 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 Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to ...

Страница 109: ...104ºF or lower Configuration options 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard...

Страница 110: ... 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 Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...

Страница 111: ...S 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...

Страница 112: ...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...

Страница 113: ...d 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...

Страница 114: ...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...

Страница 115: ...sk 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 dur...

Страница 116: ... 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 second...

Страница 117: ... 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 e...

Страница 118: ...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...

Страница 119: ...4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software ...

Страница 120: ... 4 4 1 Installing an operating system 4 1 4 2 Support DVD information 4 1 4 3 Software information 4 9 4 4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility TurboV EVO 4 22 4 5 ASUS GPU Boost 4 26 4 6 RAID configurations 4 27 4 7 Creating a RAID driver disk 4 32 ...

Страница 121: ...ities 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...

Страница 122: ...le device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs NIS 2009 Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel chipset drivers Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ...

Страница 123: ...r 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 Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility Marvell 9128 AHCI Driver Installs Marvell 9128 AHCI driver USB 3 0 Host Controller Driver Installs the U...

Страница 124: ...vider 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 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to open view and print docum...

Страница 125: ...disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel and Marvell RAID driver disk Intel AHCI RAID Driver Allows you to create an AHCI RAID Driver disk Marvell AHCI Driver Installs Marvell AHCI Driver ASUS T Probe Installs ASUS T Probe ...

Страница 126: ...this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 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 ...

Страница 127: ...r 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 ...

Страница 128: ...4 8 Chapter 4 Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Страница 129: ...ties 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 Pr...

Страница 130: ... 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 ...

Страница 131: ...anels 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 va...

Страница 132: ...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...

Страница 133: ...and 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 drive...

Страница 134: ... 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 ...

Страница 135: ...tion 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...

Страница 136: ...f 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 ...

Страница 137: ...rt 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...

Страница 138: ...so 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 prop...

Страница 139: ...nected 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...

Страница 140: ...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...

Страница 141: ... 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 setting...

Страница 142: ...oltage 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 b...

Страница 143: ...ed 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...

Страница 144: ...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...

Страница 145: ...u 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 ...

Страница 146: ...t be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts EPU cannot run on the customized overclocking settings Restart the computer to launch EPU For system stability set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using ASUS GPU Boost To launch ASUS GPU Boost 1 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from...

Страница 147: ...drive 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 d...

Страница 148: ... Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu 4 6 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...

Страница 149: ...lume 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 W...

Страница 150: ...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...

Страница 151: ...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 ...

Страница 152: ...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...

Страница 153: ...installation select Intel R ICH8R ICH9R ICH10R DO PCH SATA RAID Controller 3 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation 4 7 4 Using 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...

Страница 154: ... 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 ...

Страница 155: ...the 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 ...

Страница 156: ...4 36 Chapter 4 Software support ...

Страница 157: ...5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards ...

Страница 158: ...ASUS P7F7 E 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 ...

Страница 159: ...ide at least the minimum power required by your system See page 2 43 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 Wi...

Страница 160: ...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...

Страница 161: ...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 ...

Страница 162: ...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 ...

Страница 163: ...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 43 for details We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal...

Страница 164: ... 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...

Страница 165: ... 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 separatel...

Страница 166: ...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...

Страница 167: ...upercomputer 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 ...

Страница 168: ...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...

Страница 169: ...hile using one NVIDIA Quadro graphics card 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 fol...

Страница 170: ...rd and Tesla computing processor card s 5 Connect a display cable to the graphics card 6 Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers 7 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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