ASUS Utilizes New Processors and Built-in Parallel Computing Support to Deliver Incredible Performance.Taipei, Sept 8, 2009 - (ACN ACN Accenture (stock symbol) ACN Accenture ACN Australian Company Number ACN Automatic Collision Notification (US DOT) ACN Acetonitrile ACN Anglican Communion Network Newswire) - ASUS ASUS Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (Queen's University) ASUS Air Support Squadron (USAF) ASUS Annual Support & Update Service ASUS Administrative Support/Utilization , the leading provider of innovative motherboard solutions, today unveiled the ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer motherboard. Built around the Intel P55 Express chipset, it features the new LGA LGA abbr. large for gestational age LGA Large for gestational age, see there 1156 socket for next-generation Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. i5 processors and DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 3-2133 (O.C.) memory for outstanding yet cost-effective performance. To enable multiple-GPU rendering, the motherboard supports both 3-way and 2-way graphics card configurations based on SLI (Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA display adapters together for faster graphics rendering on one monitor or two monitors. or CrossFireX technology. Additionally, it leverages the NVIDIA CUDA CUDA Compute Unified Device Architecture (Nvidia) CUDA Capacitive Unit Discharge ASIC (Apple Computers) parallel computing Solving a problem with multiple computers or computers made up of multiple processors. It is an umbrella term for a variety of architectures, including symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), clusters of SMP systems, massively parallel processors (MPPs) and grid computing. architecture to support three NVIDIA Tesla The Tesla GPU is NVIDIA's third brand of GPUs. It's based on the G80 and Quadro and is NVIDIA's first dedicated General Purpose GPU. The Nvidia Tesla is named after the inventor Nikola Tesla . cards and one NVIDIA Quadro The NVIDIA Quadro is a series of AGP and PCI Express graphics cards created by the NVIDIA Corporation. The cards are designed to accelerate CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and DCC (digital content creation) and are usually found in workstations. card for 250* times more computing power. Stunning Graphics with Flexible Multi-GPU Capabilities Powered by SLI or CrossFireX Technology The ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer motherboard provides incredible graphics flexibility by supporting either 3-way or 2-way multi-GPU solutions via both SLI and CrossFireX technology. Users can install up to three SLI-capable GeForce graphics cards at x16, x8, and x8 connection speeds, or two graphics cards See multi-GPU. at true x16 connection speeds. Alternatively, users can also use CrossFireX for a multi-GPU setup. These flexible options give users incredible graphics performance and enhanced scalability from asingle motherboard platform. Massive Computing Power with CUDA Parallel Processing parallel processing, the concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more parts of a single computer program, at speeds far exceeding those of a conventional computer. With NVIDIA Tesla GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. support, the ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer provides the foundation for users to build a cost-effective personal supercomputer A Personal Supercomputer (PSC) is a computer built for individuals requiring a powerful computer system. PSCs are typically built by the user. Although considerably more expensive than a personal computer, PSCs are still affordable by many people. . The systemleverages the NVIDIA CUDA parallel computing architecture for a massive performance boost from four graphic cards: three NVIDIA Tesla cards and one NVIDIA Quadro card. This generates four teraflops of computing power 50 times of a standard PC-from 960 parallel processing cores. Thus, the P7P55 WS SuperComputer is suited for virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. and heavy workload computing in the life sciences, engineering, financial modeling, and electronic design automation fields. Extra Performance Boost with TurboV EVO-enhanced Overclocking With ASUS TurboV EVO-a user-friendly hardware utility-both novice and hardcore overclockers can easily unleash the full potential of the CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. . Only a few easy adjustments are required to increase performance. Additionally, the TurboV Easy mode automatically optimizes voltage settings for users to achieve the most extreme yet stable performance gains. Features such as Auto Tuning also accelerates CPU speeds by up to 22.2% and memory access rates by up to 14.8% with just a button press and no additional investments. Optimized Efficiency with Xtreme Phase and T.Probe Technology With unique ASUS Hybrid Phase technology-comprising Xtreme Phase power delivery and dynamic T.Probe phase balancing-the P7P55 WSSuperComputer motherboard gives users a stable and ultra-cool platform to run extreme workloads. Xtreme Phase features auto-frequency switching and breakthrough 16+3 power management with independent VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) See voltage regulator. for enhanced power efficiency and phenomenalheat dissipation, while the intelligent T.Probe microchip detects and actively balances phase temperatures around the active core-for the ultimate in cool operations. Improved Memory Compatibility with MemOK! The MemOK! microchip eliminates possible memory issues by improving compatibility with different memory. To ensure a smooth bootup, users simply press an easy-to-access button whenever an indicator alerts them of an incompatible memory installation. This initiates the loading of safesettings that facilitates bootup with basic functionality. Hybrid OS for Rapid Online Access and Windows 7 Support The P7P55 WS SuperComputer features Hybrid OS which comprises ASUS Express Gate and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. . Express Gate integrates with Internet utilities, serving as a one-stop gateway to online applications. Users can Skype, play online interactive games, view photos or instant message their friends from a single platform and rapidly get online within 5 seconds** after boot up.Express Gate also supports 14 languages for better usability. The P7P55 WS SuperComputer also comes with Windows 7-compatible drivers for an easy Windows 7 upgrade. P7P55 WS SuperComputer Specifications
Model P6TD Deluxe
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CPU Socket 1 x LGA1156 socket for Intel Xeon 3400 series, Core
i7/Core i5
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology
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Chipset Intel P55 Express Chipset
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System Bus Up to 6400 MT/s
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Memory 4 DIMMs, supporting up to 16GB DDR3
2133(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz
Non-ECC, un-buffered memory
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Power Phase 16 + 3
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Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
2 x PCIe2.0 x16 (@ x8)
1 x PCIe x16 (@ x4)
1 x PCIe x1 (@ x1)
1 x PCI
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Multi-GPU Supports 3-way/2-way NVIDIA Geforce SLI techonology
Supports ATI CrossFireX technology, up to Quad CrossFireX
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CUDA Support Support up to 4 NVIDIA GPUs
3 NVIDIA Tesla cards + 1 NVIDIA Quadro fX5800 card up
to 960 cores
Each core delivers one teraflop of processing power
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Storage 6 x SATA 3Gb/s
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Gigabit LAN 2
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Audio 8-channel output, DTS encoding
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Other I/O ports 1*PS/2, 1*IEEE1394a, 2*LAN, 8*USB, 1*Optical S/PDIF out,
1*Coaxial S/PDIF out
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USB 14 USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at back panel, 6 ports
at mid-board)
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1394a2 ports (one at back panel, one at mid-board)
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Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.5cm)
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* Performance numbers are dependent on operating conditions. ** The actual boot time The time it takes for a device to be ready to operate after the power has been turned on. See boot. may vary according to configuration and model. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. ASUS Motherboards: No.1 in the World ASUS is the No.1 motherboard brand in the world, commanding the biggest market share globally. Today, one in every three computers houses an ASUS Motherboard. ASUS is the pioneer of numerous innovations that have goneon to become industry standards. Recent examples include the Xtreme Phase power design, Stack Cool 3+ PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. , and anti-EMI shielding for safe operations. With its decades of expertise and dedication to pushing the envelope of motherboard design, ASUS is poised to continue leading the industry in motherboard performance, safety and reliability. About ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among BusinessWeek's "InfoTech 100", and has been on the listing for 12 consecutive years. Please visit www.asus.com Source: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Contact: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Angie Lee TEL: 886 2 2894-3447 ext 5911 E-mail: Angie_Lee@asus.com Copyright 2009 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. |
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