Asus Computer Hardware Z7S WS User Manual

Z7S WS  
 
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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 adapter 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.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,  
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not  
be placed in municipal waste. 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:  
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Chapter.1:.Product.introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new  
technologies it supports.  
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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.  
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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.  
Chapter.5:.Software.support  
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring  
RAID sets using the available utilities.  
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Appendix:.Reference.information  
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when  
configuring the motherboard.  
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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
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 connected with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly as  
shown.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM  
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Z7S WS specifications summary  
CPU.  
Dual LGA771 sockets for Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™  
processors 5100/5200 sequences and Quad-Core  
Intel® Xeon™ processor 5300/5400 sequence  
Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T),  
EIST, VT, XD, and TM/TM2  
Chipset  
MCH: Intel® Seaburg  
ICH: Intel® ESB2E  
System.Bus  
Memory  
1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz  
Quad-channel memory architecture  
6 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC  
fully buffered DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 memory modules  
with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip)  
Supports 512 MB up to 24 GB system memory  
Supports memory sparing technology.  
Expansion.Slots  
Storage  
1 x PCI Express™ x1 MIO slot  
2 x PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 slots (x16 link)  
1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot  
1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot  
1 x Universal PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link)  
Intel®.ESB2E.ICH  
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1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices  
6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s)  
Intel® Matrix Storage with RAID 0, 1, and 5 (S/W)  
configuration  
JMicron®.JMB363.SATA.controller  
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2 x External SATA 3 Gb/s ports (SATA On-the-Go)  
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Supports SATA RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configuration  
LAN  
2 x Marvell® 88E8056 Gigabit LAN controllers  
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Supports teaming function  
High Definition audio  
Realtek® 888S 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC  
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Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, and Jack-  
Retasking Technology  
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Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O  
ASUS Noise Filter  
IEEE.1394  
USB  
VIA 6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one  
at midboard; one at back panel)  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (3 at mid-board, 5 at  
back panel)  
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Z7S WS specifications summary  
AI.Lifestyle.Unique.  
Features  
ASUS.Workstation.Features:  
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G.P. Diagnosis card  
ASUS SASsaby cards support (optional)  
ASUS.Quiet.Thermal.Solution:  
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ASUS Fanless Design  
ASUS Q-Fan 2  
ASUS.EZ.DIY:  
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ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
BIOS.features  
Rear.panel  
AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a,  
SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
2 x External Serial ATA port  
5 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x IEEE 1394a  
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports  
Internal.connectors  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x IDE connector  
6 x Serial ATA connectors  
1 x Hard disk activity LED connector  
1 x USB header supports two additional USB ports  
1 x USB connector  
1 x Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)  
1 x Power supply SMBus connector  
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector  
1 x 8-pin ATX +12 V power connector  
1 x 4-pin +12V power connector  
1 x System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)  
2 x CPU fan connector with PWM control  
4 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control  
1 x FB DIMM fan connector  
1 x Power fan connector  
1 x IEEE1394a connector  
1 x COM connector  
1 x TPM connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
Power.requirement  
SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin/4-pin 12V plugs)  
for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon processors  
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Z7S WS specifications summary  
Support.DVD.contents  
Drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update Utility  
ASUS AI Suite  
Anti-virus software  
Adobe Acrobat Reader  
ASUS Flash Utility under DOS  
Manageability  
Other.Features  
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis  
Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS  
ASUS AI Booster utility  
ASUS MyLogo 2  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
Multi-language BIOS  
Form.factor  
CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.67 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies it supports.  
Chapter 1:  
Product  
introduction  
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Chapter summary  
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1.1.  
1.2.  
1.3.  
Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1  
Package.contents.......................................................................... 1-1  
Special.features............................................................................. 1-2  
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1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z7S WS series 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  
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1 x �-port USB module  
1 x 1-port I��� 1a module  
1 x COM port module  
Cables  
Serial ATA signal cable for 6 devices  
Serial ATA power cable for 6 devices  
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/�� cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
I/O shield  
Accessories  
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1, system  
panel; Retail version only)  
� x CPU Fan Plate  
G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only)  
MIO Audio Card (Retail version only)  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
User guide  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
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 two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core and  
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus  
(FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands  
for more powerful processing. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel  
® Extended Memory 64-bit Technology, enabling the support for 64-bit operation  
system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-9 for details.  
Intel®.Seaburg.and.Intel®.ESB2E.chipset..  
The Intel® Seaburg Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ESB2E provide  
the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides two channels for  
processor, quad-channel FB-DIMM memory support, and two PCI Express 2.0  
interfaces. The Intel® ESB2E is a new generation server class I/O controller hub  
that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, PCI Express, and PCIX.  
Intel®.EM64T..  
The motherboard supports Intel processors 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.  
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.  
FB-DIMM.memory.support  
This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory  
solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density  
system memory peformance. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB)  
chips that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with  
improved signal integrity and reduced errors. See page 2-14 for details.  
PCIe.2.0..  
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed  
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward  
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 2-21 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
 
Dual.Gigabit.LAN.solution..  
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. See  
page 2-27 for details.  
Serial.ATA.3.0.Gb/s.technology.and.SATA-On-The-Go..  
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This 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 to external devices. See pages  
2-27 and 2-31 for details.  
IEEE.1394a.support..  
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The 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. See page 2-27 for details.  
G.P..Diagnosis.card..  
Bundled with Z7S WS 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 2-40 for details.  
ASUS.SASsaby.cards.support..  
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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. See page 2-22 for details.  
S/PDIF.digital.sound.ready..  
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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. See page 2-28 for details.  
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Temperature,.fan,.and.voltage.monitoring  
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC WINBOND C.S W83793G chip  
to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM)  
is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to  
ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-28 for details.  
1.3.2.  
Innovative.ASUS.features  
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 4-8 for details.  
ASUS.MemCool.FB-DIMM.Fan.Kit.(optional)  
With this optional fan kit, the platform gets optimal performance and the best  
possible FB-DIMM thermal environment. See page 2-18 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.  
Chapter 2: Hardware  
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information  
 
Chapter summary  
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2.1.  
2.2.  
2.3.  
2.4.  
2.5.  
2.6.  
2.7.  
2.8.  
2.9.  
Before.you.proceed...................................................................... 2-1  
Motherboard.overview.................................................................. 2-2  
Central.Processing.Unit.(CPU).................................................... 2-9  
System.memory.......................................................................... 2-14  
Expansion.slots........................................................................... 2-20  
Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-23  
Switches....................................................................................... 2-25  
Audio.card.installation............................................................... 2-26  
Connectors.................................................................................. 2-27  
2.10. G.P..Diagnosis.card.installation................................................. 2-40  
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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 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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SB_PWR  
ON  
OFF  
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
Z7S WS 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.  
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an  
SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis.  
Make sure to unplug the chassis 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 eight (8) 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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Chapter 2: Hardware information