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    Motherboard P5W64 WS Professional[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii E2743 E2743 E2743 E2743 E2743 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 August 2006 August 2006 August 2006 August 2006 August 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix P5W64 WS P[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer ..................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functio[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-33 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-33 4.5.4 ACPI[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology .........[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 [...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Pr[...]

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    x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DAN[...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi P5W64 WS Professional specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots CrossFire?[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii P5W64 WS Professional specifications summary T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/[...]

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    xiii xiii xiii xiii xiii P5W64 WS Professional specifications summary 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 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 4 x ICH7R Serial ATA connect[...]

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    xiv xiv xiv xiv xiv[...]

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    1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Specia[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® P5W64 WS Professional [...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Te[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provid[...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Lock Free CPU Lock Free CPU Lock Free CPU Lock Free CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting au[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the[...]

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    1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    2 Hardware information 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.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Process[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED 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-of[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5W64 WS PRO ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sur[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowe[...]

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout The Wireless LAN module and the USB port on t[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-14 2. PCI[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOP[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® /Intel ® Pentium ® D and the Intel ® next generatio[...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Alignment[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Insta[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B B A A A A B B 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard[...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for e[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Me[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 • Some old-version DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel ® ’s On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Part No. Part N[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other syste[...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt [...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 [...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Q[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 [...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards SATA disk controllers SATA RAID controllers SCSI RAID contro[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock ([...]

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DNR DNR DNR DNR D N R - Driver Not Ready 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel co[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects t[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an e[...]

  • Page 57

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)[...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • These connectors are set to Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default. In S S S S S tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE ta[...]

  • Page 59

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows ® 2000 Ser[...]

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    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-[...]

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    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intr[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU, [...]

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    2-38 2-38 2-38 2-38 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EA[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 • You may use a 4-pin ATX12V power plug for this connector. • Make sure to remove the cap on the connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. • Use only either a 4-pin ATX[...]

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    2-40 2-40 2-40 2-40 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 • System power LED System power LED System power LED System power LED System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connect[...]

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    2-42 2-42 2-42 2-42 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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    3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer ..................................................... 3-2[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at th[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down funct[...]

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    4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu ..............[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Upda[...]

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    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To up[...]

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the follow[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to upd[...]

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - V[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filenam[...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iW64WSPRO.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashF[...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 5. Restart the system after the utility completes the updat[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” [...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advance[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Ma[...]

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sys[...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth I[...]

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    4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto][...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/[...]

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatical[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configurati[...]

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    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature. CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [A[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [Turbo] may cause the s[...]

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    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connect[...]

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    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating sy[...]

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    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Co[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you[...]

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    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is en[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Dis[...]

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    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Au[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled] Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled] Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled] Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled] Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable[...]

  • Page 106

    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configu[...]

  • Page 108

    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced [...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 RTC Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [01]... ~ [23] RTC Alarm Minute To set t[...]

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    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor AI Quiet [Disabled] CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5?[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector. Se[...]

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    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Config[...]

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    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option [...]

  • Page 115

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t[...]

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    4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User A[...]

  • Page 117

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 4-43 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup][...]

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    4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIO[...]

  • Page 119

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 4-45 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save th[...]

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    4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup • This function can supp ort devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot f[...]

  • Page 121

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-47 4-47 4-47 4-47 4-47 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to sa[...]

  • Page 122

    4-48 4-48 4-48 4-48 4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or[...]

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    5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the [...]

  • Page 126

    5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. In[...]

  • Page 127

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Insta[...]

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Interne[...]

  • Page 129

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk menu allows you to make RAID/Serial [...]

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to dis[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional informat[...]

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    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the [...]

  • Page 134

    5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tes[...]

  • Page 136

    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 AI Gear AI Gear AI Gear AI Gear AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for yo[...]

  • Page 137

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 You can also set the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar. • When AI Gear is enabled, the system will automatically optimize the CPU and chassis fan speed acco[...]

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    5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 AI Nap AI Nap AI Nap AI Nap AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature fo[...]

  • Page 139

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without t[...]

  • Page 140

    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital componen[...]

  • Page 141

    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report Report[...]

  • Page 142

    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Large display Large d[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices in[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring[...]

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    5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 5.3.7 5.3.7 5.3.7 5.3.7 SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX ® ® ® ® ® High Definition Audio utility High Definition Audio utility High Definition Audio utility High [...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizard Audio Setup Wizar[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devi[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.[...]

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    5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Microphone options Click the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system t[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations This mothe[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Mana[...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is [...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 s[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 [...]

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    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. Fro[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓[...]

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    5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager [...]

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    5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks d[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You ca[...]

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    5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 3. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process. 5. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy di[...]

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    A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threadi[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional A.1 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 [...]

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    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features 4. Select Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic (default) from the options, then press <Enter>. Set this item to [Disabled] i f you do not want to use the EIST feature. 5. Press <F10> to save[...]

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    ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional ASUS P5W64 WS Professional A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Serv[...]

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features[...]