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A Powerful Workstation Engine Essential in Your Professional
Studio
The ASUS Workstation Series is the ideal
foundation for a powerful PC. It delivers awesome power, dependable
performance and unparallel multiple I/O scalability for the most demanding
tasks and future upgrades. Also, it provide extreme power saving
experience with EUP 6 Engine function. The ASUS Workstation Series
intelligently reduces operation noise and dissipates heat through advanced
and environmentally friendly methods to accommodate user needs. Don´t
change yourself for a computer. Instead, let ASUS Workstation Series
improves the quality of your work and life.
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ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features
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 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 usr-friendly
design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a
second.
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ASUS Heartbeat
Brightly and
vividly lighting LEDs shine around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard
after successful booting process. With the breath-like deep blue lighting
shining in regular tempo, ASUS Heartbeat makes the motherboard as vivid as
life.
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SAS
Onboard
P6T WS Professional provides users with onboard SAS ports
to support for hard drive upgration flexibility. SAS hard drive has safer,
faster and more reliability for data trasfer and storage.
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PCI-X Architecture
PCI-X, the new
and improved version of the previous PCI, offers faster data transfers and
enhanced system reliability. It is backwards compatible with PCI-based
hardware and software.
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G.P. Diagnosis Card
(bundled)
Bundled with the P6T WS Professional motherboard, the
G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and
quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on their
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ASUS SASsaby Card Support
This
motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SAS card (the SASsaby card
series, optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users
with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.
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CPU, Chipset and Graphics features
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LGA1366 Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme
Edition/Core i7 Processor
This motherboard supports the latest
Intel Core 7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory
controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel
QickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4GT/s and a max
bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel Core 7 processor is one of the most
powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
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LGA1366 Intel Xeon processor
This
motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon processors in LGA1366 package
with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3
memory. Supports Intel QickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up
to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. It can support DDR3 ECC
un-buffered memory.
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X58 Chipset
The Intel X58 Express
Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest Intel Core 7
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 to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better
graphic performance.
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PCIe 2.0
This motherboard supports
the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances
system performance.
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ATI CrossFireX Technology
ATI´s
CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality
you want. CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic
filtering, shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your display
configurations, experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the
effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI´s Catalyst Control
Center to rule your CrossFireX system.
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SLI Technology
NVIDIA SLI
(Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of
the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and
software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver
earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly 2X
performance! (From www.NVIDIA.com)
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Memory Features
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Triple-Channel DDR3
1600(O.C.)/1333/1066
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 operation system, 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 25.6
GB/s. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is reduced from 1.8 V
for DDR2 to just 1.5 V for DDR3. This voltage reduction limits the power
consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory
solution.
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
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ASUS EPU-6
Engine
System Level Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU - the world´s
first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version,
which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings
and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching
for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives
and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power
usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power
and money.
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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
efficiency, 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 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! 
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ASUS Express Gate
5 Secs Bootup to online
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!
* The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and
product models
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Best Quality Power
Components
100% High-quality Japan-made Conductive Polymer
Capacitors!(5000 hrs VRM)
Low RDS (on) MOSFETs with min. switching
loss & lower temperature, Ferrite Core chokes with lower hysteresis
loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality, long life conductive polymer
capacitors.
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ASUS Power Saving Solution
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AI Nap
Minimize
noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap,
users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System
will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is
temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in
quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you
can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
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Up to 20°C(36°F)
Cooler - Stack Cool 2
Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at
0dB
Stack Cool 2 is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively
by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the
critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB
(printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making
temperatures cooler by up to 20°C.
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Aesthetic Heat-pipe
Lowers
Temperatures by up to 10°C
The aesthetic heat-pipe design
effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink
near the back I/O ports - where it can be carried away by existing
airflows from the CPU or a bundled optional fan. This innovative and
groundbreaking fanless heat pipe design effectively lowers temperatures by
up to 10°C without having lifetime problems that a normal chipset fan has.
Furthermore, it provides options for users to install side-flow fans or a
passive cooler. This Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal
solution to date.
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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.
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ASUS EZ DIY
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Q- Shield
Easy and Comfortable
Installations
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the
usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better
electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static
electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference
(EMI).
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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. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in
one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.
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CrashFree BIOS 3
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
The
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a
USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost
and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
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EZ-Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a
USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly
BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB
flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few
clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an
OS-based flash utility.
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O.C. Profile
Conveniently store or
load multiple BIOS settings
Freely share and distribute favorite
overclocking settings
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS
settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file,
giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking
settings.
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TPM
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely store keys( for encryption/ decryption),
digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
*The TPM module is purchased separately
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ASUS Crystal Sound
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Noise Filtering
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature
detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air
conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the
incoming audio stream while recording.
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Industry Standard
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SATA on the Go
The motherboard
supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external
SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug
functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents
on external devices.
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Dual RAID
The Intel ICH10R
chipsets incorporate Six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID
function in RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5. Also, the built-in Marvell 6320 SAS
controller provides two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors support RAID
0, and 1 function. This motherboard is the ideal solution to enhance hard
disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on
cards.
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Dual Gigabit
LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as
a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This
capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any
added arbitration or latency.
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IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a
interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances
such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices.
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High Definition
Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
The onboard
8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing
feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that
simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations.
You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a
multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one
computer.
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S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This
motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater
audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital
Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting
to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
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RoHS
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GreenASUS
The 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 and packaging to
safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the
environment.
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