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xRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-37User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. 

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.8 Tools menuan item then press <Enter

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-39ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility V1.34Restore CMOSA:Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Dow

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2message appears. Use the left

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-41Reset User Data [No][Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure t

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

4Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

ASUS P7P55 WS SupercomputerChapter summary44.1 Installing an operating system ... 4-14.2 Support DVD

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support 

xi DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the c

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support4.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-34.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.ASUS Up

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support4.2.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disk. Intel AHCI/RAID DriverAllo

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-54.2.6 ASUS Contact informationthis inf

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support4.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-7FilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe IIand alerts y

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-9Button FunctionOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens t

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-11Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

xiiP7P55 WS Supercomputer specications summaryCPU Quad Core intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad Core intel Core i7-800 series Desktop Proce

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-13Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.2 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily.Installing AI SuiteTo install AI

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-15Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.3 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-174.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engineneeds. This uti

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.5 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet, Sk

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 <De

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.6 ASUS T.ProbeThe onboard T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loading 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-214.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key—two powerful tools

xiiiUSB 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! -

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 d

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 ma

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support1. Select your desired hotkey combination.2. You can decide the performance boost level by

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-254.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel®Serial ATA hard d

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility1.

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

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the se

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-29Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you dele

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk® XP operating sy

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-314.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver for Windows® XP1. During

xivInternal I/O Connectors 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connectorCPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control Chassis

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed.5. Browse the contents of the 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 4-338. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_PCH] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iastor_8R9R10RDOPCH] sections in the txtsetup.oem 

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support

5 Multiple GPU technology supportThis chapter describes how to install and ® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputerChapter summary55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ... 5-15.2 NVIDIA® SLI™

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-15.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install mul

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards sep

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-35.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportEnabling Dual CrossFireX settings1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings >

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cardsThe following pictures are for reference only. The graphic

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-75.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards.2. Insert the three graphi

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.2.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-9B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advance

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportB5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears.Enabling Dual SLI settingsFrom the NVIDIA Control Panel wi

ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer 5-115.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology with one NVIDIA® Quadro™ graphics c

5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support2. Insert the Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_2, PCIe x16_4 or PCIe x16_5 slot. En

ASUS P7P55 WS SupercomputerChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new fea

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-3Auto TuningAuto System Level UpAuto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system

iiE5071Second Edition September 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS EPUSystem Level Energy Savingto a new

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 1-5ASUS Noise FilterEliminate background noise while recordingThis feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like c

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Q-ConnectorMake connection quick and accurate!The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inclu

ASUS P7P55 WS SupercomputerChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Mothe

2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

2.2 Motherboard overview2.2.1 Motherboard layout2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)2-312. LGA1156 CPU Socket2-53. 

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.2.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i5/i7 Processor.• Ensur

iiiContentsNotices ... viiiSafety information ...

2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap

4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the co

7. 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

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

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

2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR3 module

 You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB non-ECC unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The default memory operation freque

P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard  3-2133MHz capability-2133MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/

P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard  3-1600MHz capability-1600MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/

P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard  3-1333MHz capability-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/

ivContents2.5.4 PCI slot ... 2-192.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ...

P7P55 WS Supercomputer Motherboard  3-1067MHz capability-1067MHz capabilityVendor Part No. Size SS/

2.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System

PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot (x8 or x16 link)PCI slotPCI Express x1 slotPCI Express 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 link)PCI Express 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 link)PCI Expr

2.6 JumperClear 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, ti

2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. USB 2.0 ports 13 and 142. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 8.

** LAN port LED indicationsActivity/LinkSpeed LEDDescriptionOFF OFF Soft-off ModeYellow Blinking OFF During Power ON/OFFYellow Blinking ORANGE 100 Mbp

Connect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1 channel Speakers2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Connect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 2-25

vContents3.3.4 SATA 1-6 ...3-11  ...

2.7.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard d

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 U

4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then

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 l

8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1–3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–2000 mA (

10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs 

• 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 pow

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.

2.7.4 Onboard switchesopen-case system. This is ideal for overclockers w

2. CPU / IMC / DRAM overvoltage setting switches (OV_DRAM, OV_IMC, OV_CPU)These switches allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU, In

viContents3.5.7 T.Probe [Disabled] ... 3-283.6 Power menu ...

2.8 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsPOST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process

2.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Conne

2.10 Turning off the computer2.10.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® Vista™:1. Click the Start button then select Shut Dow

3BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

Chapter summary3ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 3-13.2 BIOS setup progra

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-13.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-31. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the W

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based uti

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-53.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may no

viiContents4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ... 4-174.3.5 ASUS Express Gate ...

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-73.2 BIOS setup programusing the provided

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the n

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-93.2.4 Menu itemsexample, selecting

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-113.3.4 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separ

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.[Auto] When set to [Auto], the data

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-13 Select an item t

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup item 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-153.4 Ai Tweaker menuTake caution when chang

viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-173.4.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]This item appears only if you set the Ratio CMOS Setting item to [Auto]. Turbo

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.4.9 OC Tuner limit Value [Good Performance]Set an auto-adjustment limit value for OC Tuner Utility. 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-192nd Information: 1N-0-49The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.4.11 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-213.4.15 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.5V to 2.5V* with a 0.0125V int

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-23Scroll down to display the following items:v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.CPU TM function

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupCPU TM function [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.[Disabled] Disables

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-25 settings.

ixSafety informationElectrical safety electrical outlet before relocating th

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupRealtek LAN1/2 [Enabled][Enabled] Enables Realtek LAN Controller 1/2.[Disabled] Disables Realtek LAN Controller 1/2.LAN Bo

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-27The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.USB Sup

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-293.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select a

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power los

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-31Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled][Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], th

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.6.7 Hardware MonitorCPU/MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and d

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-33Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P7P55 WS Supercomputer 3-35 Quick Boot [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function.[Disabled