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iii Contents Notices ....................................................................................................... viiiSafety information ...................................................................................... ixAbout this guide .................................................
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-19 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-20 2.6 Jumper ................
vi Contents 3.5.7 T.Probe [Disabled] ......................................................... 3-28 3.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 3-29 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 3-29 3.6.2 Repost Vid...
vii Contents 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine .................................................... 4-17 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 4-18 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe ............................................................... 4-20 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utili...
viii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may c...
ix Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cabl...
x Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation You...
xi DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to c...
xii P7P55 WS Supercomputer specifications summary CPU Quad Core intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad Core intel Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor Quad Core intel Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready Chipset Intel ® P55 Express Chipset/ Nvidia NF200*1 Memory...
xiii USB 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Special Features ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate 16+3 power phase TurboV EVO ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatpipe - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise...
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start installing the motherboard, ...
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3 Auto Tuning Auto System Level Up Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! 1.3...
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. Wit...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5 ASUS Noise FilterEliminate background noise while recording This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. DTSDTS Surround Sensati...
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-ConnectorMake connection quick and accurate! The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making ...
2 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, su...
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-31 2. LGA1156 CPU Socket 2-5 3. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM; OV_IMC; OV_CPU) 2-35 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-11 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-27 6....
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place 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....
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove 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 retent...
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the...
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a...
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect ...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for ...
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2.4.3 In...
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that c...
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved ...
PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot (x8 or x16 link) PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 link) PCI Express 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 link) PCI Express 2.0 x16_4 slot (x8 or x16 link) PCI Express 2.0 x16_5 slot (x8 link) • When PCIe 2.0 x16_2 and PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slots are occupied, PCIe 2.0 x1...
2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system s...
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 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 p...
** 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 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic *** Audio 2, 4, 6,...
2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives.If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 1� configuration with the Intel ® ...
2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112; A-Type USB9, USB10) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112; A-Type USB9, USB10) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78 and 1112, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassi...
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high�defini...
12. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. To install the ASUS Q-Connector:1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q- Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match t...
2.7.4 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine�tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompaible with the motherboard may cause s...
2. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU) These switches allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, Integrated Memory Controller (IMC), and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the switch settings. • Before you cha...
2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an int...
2.9 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge pr...
2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Comp...
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.
Chapter summary 3 ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-6 3.3 Main menu ..............................................................
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.)...
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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...
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST)...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-5 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated B...
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports two programmable firmware chips that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring y...
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to anot...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Submenu ite...
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-11 3.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-...
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.[Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Di...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-13 �.�.5 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE]...
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup �.�.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AHCI Settings SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SA...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking�related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The default values of the following item...
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-17 3.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] This item appears only if you set the Ratio CMOS Setting item to [Auto]. Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Xtreme Phas...
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.9 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance] Set an auto-adjustment limit value for OC Tuner Utility. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] 3.4.10 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] The items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features....
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [7��mV] [8��mV] [9��mV] [1���mV] 3.4.12 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adj...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-21 3.4.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.5V to 2.5V* with a 0.0125V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with ...
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. �.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be diffe...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-23 Scroll down to display the following items: v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-25 �.5.2 North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration IMC Type : Clarksfield Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3...
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-27 The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB Host Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. The following items appear only when you set USB Fun...
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] [Yes] When set to [Yes] a...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-29 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and P...
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup �.6.6 APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system st...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-31 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) / System Time will become user�configurable with set values. Power On By External Modems [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables...
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.7 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [I...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-33 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 t...
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st–xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availa...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-35 �.7.� Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while boot...
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change S...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-37 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] allows access but does ...
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 Gen...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-39 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Restore CMOS A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit PATH: A:\ BOARD: P7P55 WS SUPERCOMPUTER VER: 0210 DATE: 07/30/2009 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Curre...
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.1.2 AS...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-41 Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express G...
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10&...
4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double�click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7 opera...
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available 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 dr...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either...
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disk. Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an AHCI/RAID Driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open t...
ASUS 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.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner 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 ...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-7 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-9 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens the Peripheral Component Interconnect windowOpens the Windows Management Instrumentation windowOpens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage windowS...
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels m...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-11 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. T...
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage ...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-13 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config...
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-15 Other feature buttons Click on right corner 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 volt...
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC’s system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system en...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-17 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU�6 Engine is an energy�efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power:• Turbo Mode • High Performance Mode Selecting Auto Mode w...
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web b...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-19 • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the <Del> key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software...
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe The onboard 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 extending their lifespan. You can monitor th...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-21 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key —two powerful tools that allow you to overclock your system effectively. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Turbo...
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. 4.4.2 Using ASUS Turbo...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-23 • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to 3 times. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. You can cl...
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1. Select your desired hotkey combination.2. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile . You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. Choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and statu...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-25 4.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® P55 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID �, RAID 1, RAID 1� and RAID 5. • You must install Window...
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5.4 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility To enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 1. Turn on the system.2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-27 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum ...
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-29 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears...
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista or later operating systems, use either a floppy disk or a USB flash d...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows ® XP 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press <F6>, and then insert th...
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem . 6. Double�click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. 7. ...
ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-33 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_8R9R10RDOPCH] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 1�. Save and exit the file. [HardwareIds....
5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI ® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA ® SLI™ graphics cards.
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-1 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX mode, you...
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each gr...
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-3 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD...
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Enabling Dual CrossFireX 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. ...
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In Du...
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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 SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Inse...
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-7 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three 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 locations of the PC...
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the S...
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 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 .
5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Dual SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply . Enabling Triple...
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-11 5.3 NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology with one NVIDIA ® Quadro™ graphics card and up to three NVIDIA ® Tesla™ computing processor cards, providing the optimum multi purpose computing performance. Follow the installation ...
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