P5W64 WS
Professional
Contents
Notices............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
P5W64 WS Professional specifications summary ............................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
Product highlights................................................... 1-2
ASUS Intelligence (AI) features .............................. 1-5
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1
2.2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
ASUS Stack Cool 2 ................................................. 2-3
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4
Layout contents ..................................................... 2-5
2.3
2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-8
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ......................2-10
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................2-12
System memory .................................................................2-14
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
Overview...............................................................2-14
Memory configurations .........................................2-14
Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-19
Removing a DIMM .................................................2-19
2.5
Expansion slots...................................................................2-20
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
Installing an expansion card..................................2-20
Configuring an expansion card..............................2-20
Interrupt assignments ..........................................2-21
PCI Express x16 slots ...........................................2-22
PCI slots................................................................2-22
2.6
2.7
Jumpers..............................................................................2-27
Connectors .........................................................................2-28
2.7.1
2.7.2
Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-28
Internal connectors...............................................2-31
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Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1
3.2
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
Turning off the computer..................................................... 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 4-4
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........................................... 4-5
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................................ 4-9
4.2
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-11
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.9
BIOS menu screen.................................................4-12
Menu bar...............................................................4-12
Navigation keys ....................................................4-12
Menu items ...........................................................4-13
Sub-menu items ...................................................4-13
Configuration fields ..............................................4-13
Pop-up window .....................................................4-13
Scroll bar ..............................................................4-13
General help ..........................................................4-13
4.3
4.4
Main menu ..........................................................................4-14
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
System Time.........................................................4-14
System Date .........................................................4-14
Legacy Diskette A ................................................4-14
Language ..............................................................4-14
Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave........4-15
IDE Configuration ..................................................4-16
System Information ..............................................4-18
Advanced menu..................................................................4-19
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
JumperFree Configuration ....................................4-19
LAN Cable Status .................................................4-23
USB Configuration.................................................4-24
CPU Configuration.................................................4-26
Chipset .................................................................4-28
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-30
PCI PnP .................................................................4-32
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4.5
Power menu........................................................................4-32
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6
Suspend Mode ......................................................4-33
Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................4-33
ACPI 2.0 Support..................................................4-33
ACPI APIC Support ................................................4-34
APM Configuration ................................................4-34
Hardware Monitor .................................................4-36
4.6
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-38
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
Boot Device Priority..............................................4-38
Removable Drives .................................................4-39
Boot Settings Configuration .................................4-41
4.7
4.8
Tools...................................................................................4-44
4.7.1
4.7.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................4-44
ASUS O.C. Profile ..................................................4-45
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-47
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1
5.2
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2
Utilities menu.......................................................... 5-3
Make Disk menu...................................................... 5-5
Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6
Contact information ............................................... 5-6
Other information ................................................... 5-7
5.3
Software information ........................................................... 5-9
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9
AI NET2 ................................................................5-11
AI Gear..................................................................5-12
AI Nap ...................................................................5-14
AI Booster.............................................................5-15
ASUS PC Probe II...................................................5-16
SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility ..............5-22
5.4
5.5
RAID configurations ............................................................5-27
5.4.1
5.4.2
Installing Serial ATA hard disks.............................5-28
Intel® RAID configurations ...................................5-28
Creating a RAID driver disk .................................................5-39
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Appendix: CPU features
A.1
A.2
A.3
Intel® EM64T ........................................................................A-1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....................A-1
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology......................................A-3
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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:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
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
modifications 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
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
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.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user 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: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting
down the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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•
Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
Where to find 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 flyers, 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.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Italics
<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>
Command
If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
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 /i[filename]
afudos /iW64WSPRO.ROM
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specifications summary
CPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron®
processor
Supports Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition and
Intel® Pentium® D Processor
Supports Intel® next generation 65nm and Intel® Core™ 2
Duo/Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processors
Supports Intel® next generation Multi-Core processor
Compatible with Intel® 06B, 05B/05A and 04B/04A
processors
Supports Intel® EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading
Technology
Chipset
Northbridge: Intel® 975X (suppports ATi CorssFire dual
Gfx technology)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
PCI-E Switch: IDT89HA0324
Front Side Bus
Memory
1066/800 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB system
memory unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 667/
533 MHz memory modules
Native DDR2 800 support
Expansion slots
4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots for discrete graphics cards
(at x8, x8, x4, x8 mode or at x16, x0, x4, x0 mode)
2 x PCI 2.2 slots
CrossFire™
Storage
Supports ATi CrossFire™ graphics cards
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:
- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA
100/66/33 hard disks
- 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks with RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration
- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA controller supports:
- 3 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks
- 1 X External Serial ATA hard disk
LAN
Marvell® 88E8052+88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
- Support teaming function
High Definition
Audio
High definition audio, ADI® AD1988B SoundMax 7.1
channel CODEC
Supports Multi-streaming, Enumeration, Jack-sensing,
and Jack-retasking functions
Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports
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specifications summary
IEEE 1394a
T1 1394a controller supports:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
USB
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS special
features -
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- AI Clock Skew
Performance
- ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for
single/dual graphics cards)
- ASUS BIOS Profile
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
- ASUS AI Booster
-
- Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe
frequencies.
- Hyper Path 3
Precision Tweaker:
- vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V
increment
- Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS): allowing FSB
tuning from 100 MHz up to 550 MHz at 1 MHz
increment
- PCI Express x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express
x16 frequency tuning from 9 0 MHz to 150 MHz
at 1 MHz increment
ASUS special
features -
Thermal
ASUS 8-Phase Power Design
Stack Cool 2
Q-Fan 2
ASUS Heat-pipe thermal solution
ASUS special
Multi-language BIOS
SATA on the Go
AI Nap
features - Life
AI Gear
My Logo 2
ASUS special
CrashFree BIOS 3
features - Others
EZ Flash 2
ASUS AI NET 2
Q-Connector
ASUS AI Quiet
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 (optional)
BIOS features
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0,
ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v2.3, EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS
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Rear panel
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x Parallel port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x eSATA port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
8-Channel audio ports
Internal
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
connectors
4 x ICH7R Serial ATA connectors
4 x Marvell® 88SE6145Serial ATA RAID connectors
1 x Optical drive audio connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports
2 x IEEE 1394a port connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Power fan connector
1 x EZ Plug connector
1 x Serial port (COM1) connector
EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin)
System panel connector
Support CD
contents
Device drivers
BIOS Flash Utility under DOS
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS PC Probe 2
Anti virus software
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c
Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
RAID Utility
Manageability
Form Factor
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE,
AI NET
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
Chapter summary
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
ASUS P5W64 WS Professional
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5W64 WS Professional
Workstation 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
I/O modules
ASUS P5W64 WS PRO motherboard
1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
7 x Serial ATA signal cables
4 x Serial ATA power cables for up to 7 devices
Accessories
I/O shield
Application CD
ASUS motherboard support CD
InterVideo® Media Launcher
Documentation
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron®/Pentium® D/
Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition in the 775-land package with 1066/
800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 05B/
05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 2-7 for details.
Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support
This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient
processors from Intel®. Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core™2 Extreme are
based on the Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture and built on the 65-nanometer
(nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Intel® Core™2 Duo and
Intel® Core™2 Extreme allow users to step up to new levels of gaming
experience and multi-tasking performance. Boosting performance is a
shared and multi-core optimized L2 cache of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing
enhanced user experience in the digital home and office.
Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron®
dual-core processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology
with copper interconnect. Dual-core processors contain two physical
CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful
processing. Intel®’s 65nm process is the most advanced chip manufacturing
technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media
experience, and low power consumption. Intel® 65nm dual-core processors
utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without
compromising performance.
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Intel® 975X Express/ICH7R chipset
The Intel® 975X Express Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7R I/O
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The Intel®
975X Express is the latest chipset designed to support Dual PCI Express
graphics, along with the maximum 8 GB dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533
MHz, 1066/800/533 FSB, and dual-core CPU. The MCH also supports the
Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) that boosts system performance.
The Intel® ICH7R Southbridge integrates four Serial ATA I/II connectors
enabled through the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data
security and enable powerful multi-task processing.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.
Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT)
The Intel® MPT increases system-level and standard operating performance
by optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages
the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core
frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power
requirement. See page 4-27 and the Appendix for details.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory, which features data transfer
rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system
memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak
bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. See page 2-14 for details.
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Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7R chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s
specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA
products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing
(NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap.
Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and
reduced voltage requirements. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by the Marvell® 88SE6145
Serial ATA controller, four Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid-
board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug
function. See pages 2-35 and 2-36 for details.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 2-23 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into
a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio
and speaker systems. See page 2-33 for details.
8-channel high definition audio
Onboard is the ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC.
This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard
(192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/
PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders
to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-33 and 2-38 for details.
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IEEE 1394a support
The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides
high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and
devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface
allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low-cost,
high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as
camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-33 and
2-38 for details.
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the
total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the
PCI Express and PCI segments to provide faster data bandwidth for your
wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-
32 for details.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) [optional]
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure microcontroller hardware
component with embedded software. The motherboard implements the
optional module to provide the first link in the chain of trust, providing
convenient single sign-on to systems and enable digital signatures for
secure transactions.See page 2-43 for details.
1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features
ASUS 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 by 20ºC. The
motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to
dissipate heat that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.
AI Quiet
The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces
temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet
operation. See page 4-35 for details.
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1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features
Native DDR2-800 memory support
Native DDR2-800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the
CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for 3D graphics and
other system-intensive applications. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for details.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30 percent (depending
on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still
maintaining system stability. See page 4-19 to set the BIOS items for
overclocking.
AI NET2
AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During
the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and
reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages
4-23 and 5-13 for details.
PEG Link Mode
This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance by
allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics
link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration.
Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.
See page 4-28 for details.
CPU Lock Free
This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the
appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 4-20 for details.
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ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 4-35 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 menus allow easier and faster
configuration. See page 4-14 for details.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-38
and 5-11 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash 2, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
Hardware
2
information
Chapter summary
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
System memory .................................................................2-14
Expansion slots...................................................................2-20
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-27
Connectors .........................................................................2-28
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
SB_PWR
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
P5W64 WS PRO Onboard LED
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
2.2.1 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.
2.2.2 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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