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Asus P7F7-E WS SUPERCOMPUTER User Manual

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  • Page 1 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor ...... 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Hybrid Phase ............1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS ............. 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features ..........1-4...
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-4 3.1.3 BUPDATER utility............3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-6 BIOS setup program ..............3-7 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto] ......3-17 3.4.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ..........3-17 3.4.8 QPI Frequency [Auto] ........... 3-17 3.4.9 ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] ..... 3-17 3.4.10 OC Tuner [Turbo Profile] ..........3-18 3.4.11 Start auto tuning ............3-18 3.4.12 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] .........
  • Page 6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ............ 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ............. 4-19 4.3.6 ASUS T.Probe ............... 4-21 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO ....4-22 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV ............4-22 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode ......4-23 ASUS GPU Boost ............... 4-26...
  • Page 7 Contents RAID configurations ..............4-27 4.6.1 RAID definitions ............4-27 4.6.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ........4-28 4.6.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........4-28 4.6.4 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ..4-28 ® Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-32 4.7.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..

  • Page 8: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://green.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. viii...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    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 cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P7F7-E Ws Supercomputerspecifications Summary

    Processors ® LGA 1156 socket for Intel 3400 series server processor * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel 3450 Chipset ® Nvidia NF200*1 Memory 6 x DIMM, max.
  • Page 13 - 16+3 Phase Power Design ASUS 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...
  • Page 14 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports PS/2 KB/MS port S/PDIF Out (Optical) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x IEEE1394b 2 x LAN Connector 1 x DVI-I port 1 x 10-channel Audio I/O...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS P7F7-E 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, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    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 products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 19: Asus Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor

    Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability.

  • Page 20: Asus Hybrid Os

    1.3.4 ASUS Hybrid OS Express Gate Instant Online! Instant Fun! Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows ® 1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns during computer upgrades.

  • Page 21: Asus Crystal Sound

    Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 22: Asus Mylogo2

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector Make 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.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: Hardware includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 24 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-28 Jumper ..................2-31 Connectors ................. 2-32 Onboard LEDs ................2-48 Starting up for the first time ............2-49 2.10 Turning off the computer ............2-50 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-41 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-41 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-40 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 28: Placement Direction

    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. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your Load lever thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap Retention tab...
  • Page 31 If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...
  • Page 32 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 34: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 35: System Memory

    — — 2 DIMMs — — SS/DS — — SS/DS 4 DIMMs — SS/DS SS/DS — SS/DS SS/DS 4 DIMMs — — 6 DIMMs (SS = Single-sided; DS = Double sided; “—” = No memory) ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-11...
  • Page 36 Dual Channel Memory configuration table for Clarkdale CPU 1 DIMM — — — — — SS/DS 1 DIMM — — SS/DS — — — 1 DIMMs — — — — SS/DS — 1 DIMMs — SS/DS — — — — 2 DIMMs —...

  • Page 37: Memory Configurations

    To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-13...
  • Page 38 Lynnfield CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-2���M��� capability 3-2000MHz capability -2000MHz capability Part No. Size SS/DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A2000C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 8-8-8-24 1.65 • Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 9-9-9-28 • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP)
  • Page 39 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-1���M��� capability 3-1800MHz capability -1800MHz capability Part No. Size SS/DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 1.65 • • OCZ3P18002GK 2GB(2 x 1GB) • OCZ3P18002GK 2GB(2 x 1GB) •...
  • Page 40 KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 1.65 • • OCZ3OB1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) 9-9-9 1.65 • OCZ3P1600EB4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) 7-7-6 • OCZ3X16004GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 7-7-7 •...
  • Page 41 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-1���M��� capability 3-1333MHz capability -1333MHz capability Part No. Size Chip Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket Brand support (Optional) A-DATA AD31333002GOU A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG • • A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-2 A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG • • A-DATA...
  • Page 42 • • SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint DDRIII1208-DJ • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E • ASUS • AQ56M64B8BJH9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D • • AQ56M72E8BJH9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) • • BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G • • EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x • Memory...
  • Page 43 • • • BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G • • BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB(3 x 7-7-7-20 • • • 1GB) Patriot PDC32G1333LLK PATRIOT • Silicon SP001GBLTU1333S01 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - • • Power Silicon SP001GBLTU133S02 S-POWER I0YT3E0 • • Power ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-19...
  • Page 44 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-1�66M��� capability 3-1066MHz capability -1066MHz capability Part No. Size Chip Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket Brand support (Optional) Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF MICRON D9KPT • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD MICRON D9JNL • • Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF...
  • Page 45 • 6 DIMM: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two sets of Dual-channel memory configuration. Clarkdale CPU P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-16��M��� capability 3-1600MHz capability -1600MHz capability Part No.
  • Page 46 Crucial BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) • • • Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 2GB(2 x 1GB) • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 7-7-7-24 1.65 • G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 8-8-8-21 1.6~1.65 •...
  • Page 47 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-1���M��� capability 3-1333MHz capability -1333MHz capability Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A-DATA AD3133301GOU A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG • • • A-DATA AD31333002GOU A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG • A-DATA...
  • Page 48 Asint DDRIII1208-DJ • • • Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint DDRIII1208-DJ • • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E • • • ASUS • • AQ28M64A8BJH9S SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E • • • 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 49 S-POWER I0YT3E0 • • • Power Silicon SP002GBLTU133S02 S-POWER I0YT3E0 • Power P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�-1�67M��� capability 3-1067MHz capability -1067MHz capability Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...

  • Page 50: Memory Configuration

    KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 • MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 MICRON 7VD22 • • MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV • • • MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 MICRON 7VD22 • • • MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV • • SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 • • • Asint SLY3128M8-EAE Asint...

  • Page 51: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-27...

  • Page 52: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 53: Interrupt Assignments

    – – shared USB 3.0 controller 1 – – shared – – – – – 1394 controller – – shared – – – – – HD Audio – – – – – – shared – ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-29...

  • Page 54: Pci Express X1 Slot

    2.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 slots, two x8 link and two x8 or x16...

  • Page 55: Jumper

    • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-31...

  • Page 56: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard port (green/purple) 7. IEEE 1394b port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. DVI port 9. IEEE 1394b port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. Optical SPDIF_Out port 5.

  • Page 57: Audio I/O Connections

    Rear Speaker Black – Side Speaker Side Speaker Gray – – – Only Windows Vista or later version operating system supports 10-channel audio configuration. 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-33...
  • Page 58 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 59 Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-35...
  • Page 60 Connect to 9.1-channel Speakers 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 61: Internal Connectors

    Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP2 or later version. ® When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to • [AHCI]. See section �.�.5 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-37...
  • Page 62 Marvell Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [white]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA data hard disk drives to these connectors.
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
  • Page 65 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]. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-41...
  • Page 66 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 67 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-43...
  • Page 68 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 69 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: Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q- Connector to know the detailed pin...

  • Page 70: Onboard Switches

    DIAG_DRAM LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer.
  • Page 71 According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water- cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-47...

  • Page 72: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs 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.

  • Page 73: Starting Up For The First Time

    No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 2-49...

  • Page 74: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Vista™ and Windows ® ® Click the Start button then select Shut Down. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. ®...

  • Page 75: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 76 BIOS setup program ..............3-7 Main menu .................. 3-10 Ai Tweaker menu Ai Tweaker menu menu ................ 3-15 Advanced menu ................. 3-22 Power menu ................3-29 Boot menu .................. 3-34 Tools menu ................. 3-38 Exit menu ..................3-42 ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 77: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ®...
  • Page 78 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 79 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 80: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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).

  • Page 81: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. USB flash disk drive. .

  • Page 82: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 83: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 84: Bios Menu Screen

    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [13:51:25] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 02/09/2010] select a field. Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to SATA1 [HDT722516DLA380] configure system Date. SATA2 [Not Detected] SATA3 [ATAPI DVD D DH1] SATA4 [Not Detected] SATA5 [Not Detected] SATA6 [Not Detected] ←→ Select Screen Storage Configuration...

  • Page 85: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 86: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard.

  • Page 87: Sata 1-6

    Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] Select [Auto] to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-11...
  • Page 88 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 [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

  • Page 89: Storage Configuration

    Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-13...

  • Page 90: Ahci Configuration

    �.�.6 A�CI 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 Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] SATA Port1–6 [XXXX]...

  • Page 91: Ai Tweaker Menu

    [Offset] Offset Voltage [Auto] Current CPU Core Voltage [ 1.200V] IMC Voltage [Auto] Current IMC Voltage [ 1.106V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Current DRAM Voltage [ 1.506V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Current CPU PLL Voltage [ 1.896V] ←→ Select Screen PCH Voltage [Auto] ↑↓ Select Item Current PCH Voltage [ 1.050V] +- Change Option *********************************************** F1 General Help Load-Line Calibration [Auto] F10 Save and Exit CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ESC Exit PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-15...

  • Page 92: Cpu Level Up [Auto]

    3.4.1 CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i3-530-2.93G] [i3-540-3.06G] [i5-650-3.2G] The available configuration options differ by the installed CPU.

  • Page 93: Intel(R) Speedstep (Tm) Tech. [Enabled]

    ASUS/3rd Party UI Priority [ASUS Utility] Allows you to decide the priority of overclocking utilities. When you set this item to [ASUS Utility], other third party overclocking utilities may not function fully and vice versa. Configuration options: [ASUS Utility] [3rd Party Utility]...

  • Page 94: Oc Tuner [Turbo Profile]

    �.4.1� OC Tuner [Turbo Profile] Set an auto-adjustment limit value for OC Tuner Utility. Configuration options: [Good Performance] [Better Performance] [Turbo Profile] 3.4.11 Start auto tuning Press the <ENTER> key to start automatic system overclocking. The OC Tuner Utility automatically adjust system parameters and reboots several times for the best overclocking result.

  • Page 95: Cpu Differential Amplitude [Auto]

    3.4.14 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]–[Delay 1500ps] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-19...

  • Page 96: Cpu Voltage Mode [Offset]

    The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 97: Pch Voltage [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 control. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-21...

  • Page 98: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure CPU.
  • Page 99 CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-23...
  • Page 100 CPU TM function [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

  • Page 101: Uncore Configuration

    Enables Intel Enhanced Debug if the CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Supports Intel Enhanced Debug. [Disabled] Disables Intel Enhanced Debug and frees some memory. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/iGPU] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-25...

  • Page 102: Onboard Devices Configuration

    �.5.� Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Options HDA Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Enabled Realtek LAN1 [Enabled] Disabled Realtek LAN2 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Marvell 9128 Controller [IDE Mode] HDA Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.

  • Page 103: Usb Configuration

    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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-27...

  • Page 104: Pcipnp

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: lets the BIOS configure all the WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections...

  • Page 105: Power Menu

    ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-29...

  • Page 106: Apm Configuration

    3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC).
  • Page 107 1A on the +5VSB lead. [Power Key] Sets <Power Key> on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-31...

  • Page 108: Hardware Monitor

    3.6.7 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature(PECI) CPU Temperature(PECI) [35ºC/95ºF] MB Temperature [34ºC/93ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3590RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A] Chassis Fan 2 Speed [N/A] Chassis Fan 3 Speed [N/A] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen Power Fan Speed [N/A] ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option CPU Voltage [ 1.040V] F1 General Help 3.3V Voltage [ 3.008V] F10 Save and Exit 5V Voltage [ 4.776V] ESC Exit 12V Voltage [11.648V] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU/MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and...
  • Page 109 Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-33...

  • Page 110: Boot Menu

    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. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot...

  • Page 111: Boot Settings Configuration

    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] .

  • Page 112: Security

    POST State LEDs [Enabled] [Enabled] Turn on onboard device LEDs in the order of the device POST sequence. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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 options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change...

  • Page 113: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-37...

  • Page 114: Tools Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen...

  • Page 115: Ai Net 2

    AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Ai Net 2 Check Realtek LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST. It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] LAN cable. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-39...

  • Page 116: Asus Ez Flash 2

    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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
  • Page 117 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 enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 3-41...

  • Page 118: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after Exit Options saving the changes. F10 key can be used for Exit & Save Changes this operation. Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item...

  • Page 119: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Software support...
  • Page 120 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility—TurboV EVO ....4-22 ASUS GPU Boost ............... 4-26 RAID configurations ..............4-27 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-32...

  • Page 121: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 122: Drivers Menu

    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. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs NIS 2009.

  • Page 123: Browser Configuration Utility

    ® ASUS GPU Booster Driver Installs the ASUS GPU Booster 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.

  • Page 124: 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 through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 125: Make Disk Menu

    Make 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 P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 126: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 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. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 127: Other Information

    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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...
  • Page 128 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 129: Software Information

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 130 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 131 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease value threshold values in a small monitoring panel. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-11...
  • Page 132 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. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows®...
  • Page 133 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-13...
  • Page 134 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 window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 135: Asus Ai Suite

    Start > All Programs > To launch AI Suite from the Windows ® 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 ®...
  • Page 136 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 137: Asus Fan Xpert

    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 environment.

  • Page 138: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    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: Medium Power Saving Mode • Turbo Mode •...

  • Page 139: Asus Express Gate

    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 browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.
  • Page 140 See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support. asus.com for Express Gate source codes. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 141: Asus T.probe

    Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Before using ASUS T.Probe You have to configure BIOS settings before using ASUS T.Probe. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Set the T.Probe item in the Advanced menu to [Enabled] Save BIOS settings and restart the computer.

  • Page 142: Asus Unique Overclocking Utility-Turbov Evo

    If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification area. Click on the icon to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.4.1...

  • Page 143: Using Asus Turbov Auto Tuning Mode

    For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed 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.

  • Page 144: Using Asus Turbo Key

    Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games—with just one touch! If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the Windows notification area.
  • Page 145 Select your desired hotkey combination. You can decide the performance boost level by selecting Turbo Key Profile. You can also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. Choose whether to show Turbo Key OSD and status. Click Apply to save Turbo Key settings.

  • Page 146: Asus Gpu Boost

    • ASUS GPU Boost is available only when you install the GPU Boost driver from the motherboard support DVD. • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS GPU Boost will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot.

  • Page 147: Raid Configurations

    RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-27...

  • Page 148: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.6.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid Volume

    When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-29...
  • Page 150 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. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 151: Deleting A Raid Set

    To exit the utility From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-31...

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 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 drive with the RAID driver.

  • Page 153: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop- up window. The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-33...
  • Page 154 Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Use Notepad to open the file.
  • Page 155 Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” [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. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 4-35...
  • Page 156 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 157: Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX™ and ® NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. ® Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 158 Chapter summary CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology ............5-5 ® NVIDIA CUDA™ technology ............ 5-11 ® ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 159: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. Turn off your computer. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 160: Installing Crossfirex Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 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. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 161: Installing The Device Drivers

    Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi- graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...
  • Page 162 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.

  • Page 163: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows Vista™ ® operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 164: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    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. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 165: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...

  • Page 166: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.2.4 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 ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
  • Page 167 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. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer...
  • Page 168 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 SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA...

  • Page 169: Nvidia ® Cuda™ Technology

    Prepare one NVIDIA Quadro graphics card and up to three NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards. Insert the Quadro graphics card into the PCIe x16_1 slot. Ensure that the card is properly seated on the slot. ASUS P7F7-E WS Supercomputer 5-11...
  • Page 170 Insert the Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_2, PCIe x16_3 or PCIe x16_4 slot. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot. Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power connectors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s).

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