Asus P6T6 WS User Manual
P6T6 WS
Revolution
Motherboard
E4239
First Edition
November 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ....................................................................................................... viii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
P6T6 WS Revolution specications summary ........................................ xii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ...................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2.2.1 Motherboard layout .........................................................
2.2.2 Layout contents ...............................................................
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................
2.2.4 Screw holes ....................................................................
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................
2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots .............................................
2.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................
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2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ................................................
2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout ............................................
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card .......................................
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes
2.9 Starting up for the rst time ......................................................
2.10 Turning off the computer ...........................................................
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function ..................................
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
3.1.3 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
3.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
3.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................
3.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................
3.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................
3.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................
3.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................
3.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................
3.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................
3.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................
3.2.9 General help ..................................................................
3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................
3.3.3 Language [English] .......................................................
3.3.4 SATA 1-6 .......................................................................
3.3.5 Storage Conguration ...................................................
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3.3.6 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-15
3.3.7 System Information .......................................................
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] .............................................
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] ..............................................
3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] .......................
3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] .............................
3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ...............................................
3.4.6 UCLK Frequency [Auto] ................................................
3.4.7 QPI Frequency [Auto] ...................................................
3.4.8. DRAM Timing Control [Auto] .........................................
3.4.9 CPU Voltage [Auto] ......................................................
3.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] ................................................
3.4.11 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] ....................................
3.4.12 IOH Voltage [Auto] ........................................................
3.4.13 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ...............................................
3.4.14 ICH Voltage [Auto] ........................................................
3.4.15 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ...............................................
3.4.16 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] .............................................
3.4.17 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] .............
3.4.18 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] .............
3.4.19 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] .........................................
3.4.20 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] .................................
3.4.21 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] ................................................
3.4.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] .......................................
3.4.23 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] .................................................
3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ......................................
3.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................
3.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
3.5.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
3.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration ......................................
3.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
3.5.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................
3.6 Power menu ................................................................................
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...................................................
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3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ................................ 3-32
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] .........................................
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .......................................
3.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
3.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
3.7.3 Security .........................................................................
3.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] ................................................
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
3.8.4 Ai Net 2 .........................................................................
3.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................
4.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
4.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
4.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................................................
4.2.5 Manual menu ..................................................................
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
4.2.7 Other information ............................................................
4.3 Software information .................................................................
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ........................................................
4.3.2 AI NET 2
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ...............................................................
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert ...........................................................
4.3.7 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ....................................................
4.3.8 ASUS TurboV ................................................................
4.3.9 SoundMAX
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High Denition Audio utility ....................... 4-30
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4.3.10 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 4-35
4.3.11 Realtek Teaming Utility
4.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................
4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .....................................
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4.4.3 Intel
4.4.4 Marvell
RAID congurations ............................................. 4-49
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SAS RAID congurations ................................ 4-57
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ....
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Requirements ..................................................................
5.1.2 Before you begin .............................................................
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards ..............................
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers .............................................
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI
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5.2 NVIDIA
5.2.1 Requirements ..................................................................
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ..........................
5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ........................
5.2.4 Installing the device drivers .............................................
5.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA
SLI™ technology ........................................................... 5-5
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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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.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI®
CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to nd 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
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure 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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /iP6T6WS.ROM
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P6T6 WS Revolution specications summary
CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme
Chipset Intel® X58 / ICH10R
System Bus Up to 6.4GT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
Memory 6 x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 /
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 or x8 mode)
Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® Native and 3-Way SLI™ Technology*
Storage Intel® ICH10R Southbridge:
LAN 2 x Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers,
USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back
Edition / Core™ i7 Processor
Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
NVIDIA® NF200
1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Triple channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Due to Intel spec denition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or
above are supported by specic CPU models only.
** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the
Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16 mode)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x8 / x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode)
* True @ x16 3-Way SLI™ in slots 1, 3 and 5 when slots
2 and 4 are not occupied
Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology, up to Quad
CrossFireX™
* SLI support may need BIOS update. Visit www.asus.com
for more details.
- 6 x SATA 150/300 ports
- Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1,
10, and 5
Marvell 88SE6320 controller:
- 2 x SAS ports supporting SAS RAID 0, 1 and 10*
Marvell 88SE6121 controller:
- 2 x eSATA 150/300 ports (SATA On-the-Go),
supporting SATA RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5**
* A SAS expander (excluded in package) is required
while using RAID 10 on SAS ports.
** A port-multiplier (excluded in package) is required while
using RAID 5 or 10 on eSATA ports.
supporting teaming function
panel)
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Audio ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
ASUS Special features ASUS Exclusive Features:
ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front
Panel Jack-Retasking technology
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filtering
- ASUS EPU-6 Engine
- ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design
- ASUS AI Nap
ASUS Workstation Unique Features:
- G.P. Diagnosis card
- ASUS SASsaby cards support
- ASUS WS Diag. LED
- ASUS WS Heartbeat
- SAS onboard
ASUS AI Life Features:
- ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Multi-language BIOS
ASUS TurboV utility
Precision Tweaker 2:
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V
increment
- vCPU PLL: 36-step reference voltage control
- vDRAM Bus: 49-step DRAM bus voltage control
- vChipset(N.B.): 31-step chipset voltage control
- vNB-PCIe: 65-step chipset-PCIe bus voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 500
MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to
180MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
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ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4,
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis
Support DVD Contents Drivers
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.5cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
2 x External SATA ports
2 x RJ45 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O
6 x SATA connectors (Blue)
2 x SAS connectors (Black)
1 x CPU Fan connector with PWM control
3 x Chassis Fan connectors with Q-fan control
1 x Power Fan connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin ATX+ 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x TPM connector
ACPI 2.0a, Green
Intrusion, PXE, AI Net 2
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Image-Editing Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
Chapter 1: Product
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introduction
Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
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ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P6T6 WS Revolution 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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution
I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables
6 x Serial ATA signal cables
2 x SAS + Power cables
Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only)
1 x ASUS SLI bridge
1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge card
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution 1-1
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 products/packagings to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition /
Core™ i7 Processor support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366
package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3
memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up
to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is
one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world. See page 2-5 for
details.
Intel® X58 Chipset
The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest
Intel® Core™ i7 Processors and Intel’s next generation system interconnect
interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by
utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also
supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.
Triple-Channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of
1600 (O.C.) /1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the
latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3
architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance. See page 2-12 for details.
Six PCIe 2.0 x16 slots onboard
This motherboard brings users the revolutionary exibility for simultaneously using
a variety of expansion cards. See page 2-19 for details.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
SLI and CrossFireX on Demand
The motherboard breaks the boundaries to bring you the multi-GPU choice of
either 3-Way SLI™ or 2-Way CrossFireX™. Expect a brand-new gaming style
you’ve never experienced before! While using 6 PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, three of them
could work at x16 link. See page 2-19 for details.
SLI support may need BIOS update. Visit www.asus.com for more details.
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features
ASUS TurboV
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC—now a reality with the ASUS TurboV.
This extreme OC tool lets you set new ambitions on the OC stage with an
advanced and easy-to-use interface—allowing you to overclock without exiting
or rebooting the OS. With micro adjustments of the CPU PLL, NB, NB-PCIe, and
DRAM voltages in 0.02v intervals, there are no limits—only extreme results to
break new OC records! See page 4-28 for details.
ASUS True 16+2 Phase Power Design
The breakthrough technology of 16+2 phase VRM design is bringing to the
ASUS motherboards. 16+2 phase power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to
vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) can reach high power efciency, dispel heat
generated by VRM module effectively, and lower more temperature compared to
other VRM solution. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on)
MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made
high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also
ensure longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior
overclocking score ever than before.
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ASUS Workstation Features
ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and
storage technology.
SAS onboard
This motherboard provides onboard SAS ports for hard drive upgrade
exibility. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better
choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. See page 2-26 for details.
Diag LED
Diag LED checks 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 intuitional way to locate the root problem
within a second.
ASUS Heartbeat
Brightly and vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on
the motherboard after successful booting process. With the breathing-like
deep blue lighting shining in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the
motherboard as vivid as life.
G.P. Diagnosis card
Bundled with P6T6 WS Revolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P.
Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly
providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See
page 2-34 for details.
ASUS SASsaby cards support
This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional).
Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for
storage expansion and upgrade needs.
ASUS Power Saving Solution
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced
computing power and energy consumption.
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ASUS EPU-6 Engine
The new ASUS EPU—the world’s rst 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. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the
CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system
fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via
intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.
See page 4-24 for details.
AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 4-21 for
details.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.
Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat
these critical components generate.
Fanless Design - Heat-pipe
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing
airow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative
heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it
provides options for users to install side-ow fan or passive cooler. The Heat
Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and
affect the heat dissipation performance.
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Fan Xpert
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 proles offer exible controls of fan speed to
achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-22 for details.
ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-32 for details.
TPM Support
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and
ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive
Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See
page 2-24 for details.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
ASUS Express Gate
Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop
gateway to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the
most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and
Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather
and e-mails just before leaving your house. What's more, the user-friendly picture
manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! See
page 4-35 for details.
The actual boot time depends on the system conguration.
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ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Shield
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect
your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Without the usual "ngers" present,
this new design is convenient and safe to install.
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See page 2-33 for details.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be
stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and
distribute their favorite settings. See page 3-42 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 3-8 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based ash utility. See page 3-4 and 3-40 for details.
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ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-10 for details.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the
available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you congure your system
easier and faster. See page 3-12 for details.
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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.
Chapter 2: Hardware
2
information
Chapter summary
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2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................
2.7 Onboard switches ......................................................................
2.8 Connectors .................................................................................
2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan .......................................
2.10 Starting up for the rst time ......................................................
2.11 Turning off the computer ...........................................................
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2-11
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2-20
2-22
2-24
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2-36
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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, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows
the location of the onboard LED.
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2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.
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2.2.2 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-30
2. LGA1366 CPU Socket
3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
5. CPU / DRAM Bus / QPI DRAM overvoltage settings (3-pin
OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_DRAM_Bus; 3-pin OV_QPI_DRAM)
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6. Marvell
88SE6320 SAS RAID connector [black]
(7-pin SAS1-2)
7. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6)
8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)
9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)
14. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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2-11
2-21
2-26
2-25
2-1
2-32
2-20
2-29
2-24
2-27
2-31
2-29
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2.2.3 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure 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.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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