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    Motherboard P5WDG2-WS[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii E2455 E2455 E2455 E2455 E2455 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 [...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5WDG2-WS [...]

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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 ...................................................... 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-32 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-32 4.5.4 ACPI[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi 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 conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii 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 the d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii 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: • • • • • Cha[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix 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[...]

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    x x x x x P5WDG2-WS 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™ CrossFire™ Cr[...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi Realtek ® ALC882 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) CODEC Supports Multi-streaming, Jack-sensing, and Jack-retasking functions Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one on the rear panel and one at mid-board) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI [...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii 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 IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x USB ports for optional Wi-Fi edition) 1 x Wireless LAN port (IEEE 802.11 b/g) (optional) 8-Channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x P[...]

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

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 ® ® ® ® ® P5WDG2-WS Workstation P5WDG2-WS Workstation P5WDG2-WS Workstation P5WDG2-WS Workst[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Techn[...]

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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 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition [...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intelligence (AI) features Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA [...]

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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 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operati[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the sys[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ® 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 t[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by[...]

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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 P ANEL P5WDG2-WS ® AAFP GAME CHASSIS 24.5cm [...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 Express x16 slots 2-23 3. PCI slots 2-23 4. PCI -X slots 2-[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 processor in the 775-land package. This motherboard also supports the Intel ® Pentium ® P[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 key Alignment key Alignment key Alignment key Gold triangle[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan conne[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Narrow end of the groove [...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitatio[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 No. Part No. Part No. Part No. CL CL CL CL CL A A A A A B B B[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 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) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. CL CL [...]

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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 2.4.3 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 remo[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 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. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion ca[...]

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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 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assign[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 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 two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 graphics cards ASUS EN5900 V6.14.10.7189 Windows ® XP Pro P[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards SATA disk controllers SATA RAID controllers SCSI disk controller SCSI RAID controllers Model Model Model Model Model Connect Interface Connect In[...]

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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 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 cl[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW7[...]

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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 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. PCI-X Speed setting (6-pin PCIX_SPEED) PCI-X Speed setting (6-pin PCIX_SPEED) PCI-X Speed setting (6-pin PCIX_SPEED) PCI-X Speed setting (6-pin PCIX_S[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 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 connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 [...]

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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 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications 32-bit OS LAN port LED in[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) . . . . . This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that allows you to set up a[...]

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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 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 co[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 • 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 tandard IDE tandard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [...]

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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 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 in[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 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 connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector [...]

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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 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, USB7[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/M[...]

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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 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. 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 connect[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4 2x4 2x4 2x4 2x4 -pin -pin -pin -pin [...]

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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 • 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. • Us[...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 P5WDG2-WS ® P5WDG2-WS TPM connector CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND LPC_PD# GND X X LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X TPM 1 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) TP[...]

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    2-44 2-44 2-44 2-44 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED [...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.)[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update[...]

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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[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting fr[...]

  • Page 80

    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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file [...]

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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 /iP5WDG2WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to resto[...]

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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 The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from th[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherb[...]

  • Page 86

    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 System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Wed 11/02/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Sl[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other [...]

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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[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave [...]

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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][...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-0123[...]

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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[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.[...]

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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 [Au[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the def[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] [...]

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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[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration o[...]

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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 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy opera[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 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 enabled, the DRAM timing parameters a[...]

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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 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] D[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 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 Audio Controller [Enabled] HD Audio C[...]

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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 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Con[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 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 either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devic[...]

  • 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 4.5 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 configuration options. 4.5.1 4.5[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 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 Configuration and Power Interface ([...]

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    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 RTC Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight[...]

  • Page 109

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 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/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] [...]

  • Page 110

    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 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. Set to [PWM] when using a 4[...]

  • Page 111

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 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. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot[...]

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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 4.6.2 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 Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Qui[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 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 ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configur[...]

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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 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 115

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 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] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Chec[...]

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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 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 save the changes while exit[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ......................................................... 5[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 features of your hardware. 5.2 Support CD information The su[...]

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    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 121

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Installs the Realtek ® RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet [...]

  • Page 122

    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 123

    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 ATA driver disks. Make Intel ICH7R 32 bit RAID Driver Disk M[...]

  • Page 124

    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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. C[...]

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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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 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 software application for more information. 5.3.1 5.3.1 [...]

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    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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 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 Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports[...]

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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 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-chann[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minim[...]

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    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 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your [...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings. To set the bass management options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Management setting Management setting Management setting Management sett[...]

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    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 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: 1. From the Re[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 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 components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these componen[...]

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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 Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report R[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 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 sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The [...]

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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 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 La[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 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 installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI In[...]

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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 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. Config[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 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 to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.6 Crea[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 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 Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Uti[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 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 128 KB. TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: TIP: W e recommend a lower strip[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 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 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vo[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 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 ] [ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Co[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 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 utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manage[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 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 can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk appli[...]

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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 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 P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more e[...]

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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 [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST feature. The CPU constant[...]

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    ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 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 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under L[...]

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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[...]