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    P5Q WS Motherboard
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND
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    viii About this guide ix P5Q WS specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 Chapter
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    G.P. Diagnosis card check codes 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-39 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility
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    menu 3-24 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8.4 AI Net 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD
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    4-49 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-55 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-55 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals slots, sockets and problems with the product, contact a qualified service
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    describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading
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    P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU-WS Engine - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life
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    P5Q WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5Q WS
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    shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Diagnosis card (Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5Q WS 1-1
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    is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Intel P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR2 800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side
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    Intel® ICH10R chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another two external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard . IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a ASUS P5Q WS 1-3
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    ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new WS-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, drives
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    ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and storage technology. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise
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    the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��2�-�3�5��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS
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    the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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. 2 Hardware information
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    2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 ASUS P5Q WS
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    following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P5Q WS 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    LGA775 CPU Socket 3. CPU, CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 7. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. IDE drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Page 2-33 2-6 2-29 2-11 2-30 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-19 2-34 2-1 2-32 2-27 2-21 2-28 2-31 2-30 2-31 ASUS P5Q WS
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5Q WS 2-5
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
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    Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5Q WS 2-7
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    then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information
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    match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5Q WS 2-9
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    the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q WS
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    a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value
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    P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability support A* B* C •• ••• • • •• ••• •• ••• • • • • ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••• • ••• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• •• • ••• ••• • • ••• • •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• • ••• ••• ••• ASUS P5Q WS
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    P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest
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    2 1. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    steering* * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 shared - - - - - - controller 2 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - shared - - - - ASUS P5Q WS 2-17
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    . PCI1 slot PCIX_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black) PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe x16_1 slot (blue) This motherboard supports the ASUS SASsaby cards (optional) for SAS Hard disk drive support. For SASsaby M, install the card to the PCIe 2.0 x16 slots. For SASsaby 1064E, install the card to the
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    reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P5Q WS 2-19
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    change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.4 Ai Tweaker first to adjust the desired CPU and Northbridge performance. Make sure your system function well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of these two jumpers
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    3. PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED) This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot's maximum frequency capability. The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. ASUS P5Q WS 2-21
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    LAN port LED indications. *To compliant with Energy Star 4.0, this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    USB 2.0 devices. 13. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. DO NOT insert different connectors to the external SATA port. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5Q WS 2-23
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    . Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5Q WS 2-25
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    in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to
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    . Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5Q WS 2-27
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to
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    on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q WS 2-29
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    7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a
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    I/O module that supports either HD Audio avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5Q WS
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    11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities,
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    system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P5Q WS 2-33
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    supports sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
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    front panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 2-35
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    to avoid electrical shock hazard. 1. Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard (Refer to page 2-32 for the connector location). 2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to the DIMM sockets, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until the card sits
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    check codes D0 Initiate chip 75 Detect IDE D1 Enable IO device for bootlock 78 Initiate option ROM D2 Check and wake up system 85 Show post error D3 Prepare system for memory detection 87 and sizing A4 Enter BIOS setup BIOS boot menu D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode D5 Copy BIOS from
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    three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in
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    computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu for details. ASUS P5Q WS
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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-24 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P5Q WS
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    or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3
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    Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
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    update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5Q WS
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    utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 3-6 Chapter
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    to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS
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    or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message
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    item under the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 3-9
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    Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced
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    on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11
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    3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese
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    supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q WS
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    ] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk
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    only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-15
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    automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0121 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 2.66GHz Speed : 2666MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 2048MB Select Screen Select Item
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    Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5Q WS 3-17
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    following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the frequency. You
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    the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q WS 3-19
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    Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item to increase DRAM overclockability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to . Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. The values range from 0.410x to 0.800x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21
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    ] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.76V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-20 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high
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    might enhance CPU overclocking ability. The overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q WS
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    automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may vary with CPU model. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 2.66GHz Frequency :2.66GHz FSB Speed :1332 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB
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    the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-25
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    North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced settings for PCI-X Hub PCI Bus Frequency I/O Port Decode RAS Sticky Error Handling VGA 16-Bit Decode [Auto] [4K Decode] [Clear Errors
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    1K Decode] RAS Sticky Error Handling [Clear Errors] Allows you to select the way to handle Sticky RAS errors. Configuration options: [Clear Errors] [Leave Errors] VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled] Enables or disables decoding of graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-27
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting Realtek Gigabit LAN LAN Boot ROM Realtek Gigabit LAN2 LAN Boot ROM Agere Firewire 1394 Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97
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    storage devices, keep the default setting [Legacy Mode]. IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to �[L�e��g�a�c�y��M��o�d�e�]��o�r [RAID Mode]�. �C�o��n�f�ig�u��ra��ti�o�n��o�p��ti�o�n�s��: �[D��i�s�a�b�l�e�d�]��[E��n�a�b��le��d�] ASUS P5Q WS 3-29
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    SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1
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    , the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5Q WS
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    ] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 ACPI APIC
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    3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore Devices [Disabled] Power On By�P�S�/�2��K�e�y�b�o�a�r�d D�i�s�a�b�l�e�d�] Energy Star 4.0C Support [Disabled] to select whether or not to restart [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS P5Q WS 3-33
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    and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5Q WS 3-35
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    Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device
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    When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase
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    to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q WS 3-39
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    3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive
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    that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the ASUS P5Q WS 3-41
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    Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 3-42 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as
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    3.8.4 AI Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Realtek Check LAN cable during POST. Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-43
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    to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
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    to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    LAN driver. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming utility. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID driver. ASUS EPU-WS Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-WS Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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    CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS P5Q WS
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    ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX
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    menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. ASUS P5Q WS 4-5
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    are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q WS 4-7
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9
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    7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10.
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    DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start
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    Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference
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    the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5Q WS 4-13
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    display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel DMI Information to display the available information. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5Q WS 4-15
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    memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17
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    display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5Q WS 4-19
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    the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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    1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching WS Engine Launch WS Engine by double
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    WS Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Displays the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched WS Engine. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    off hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. ASUS P5Q WS 4-23
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    Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade Chipset Voltage N/A Downgrade Turn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours CPU Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-
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    AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�r�t,��a�n�d� AI Nap utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled
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    open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27
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    of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main
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    exceeds 70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window ASUS P5Q WS Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed
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    Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click
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    SATA HDDs. To install Express Gate on your computer 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Select the language for installation and click
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    drive, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Volume C. Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don ), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations
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    -off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5Q WS 4-33
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    the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will automatically use the connected port Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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    a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network. Shows mute status; click to change volume. ASUS P5Q WS 4-35
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    to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ". Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. ASUS P5Q WS 4-37
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    . Shows the image folder(s) found in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA
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    on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate 1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update. 2. A software update confirmation dialog the Express Gate setup file, choose Repair, and click Next to continue. ASUS P5Q WS 4-39
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    , RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. 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 DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk
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    > to display the configuration options. 4. Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5Q WS 4-41
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    from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may
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    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-SelectsDisk [ENTER]-Done 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5Q WS 4-43
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support
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    RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q WS 4-45
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press . ASUS P5Q WS 4-47
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    Done 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. When the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support
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    1 sets on the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5Q WS 4-49
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    array is defined! Disks Information: No hard disk is detected! Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. Highlight Adapter and press
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    Size Speed Status 0 0 SATA: HDS721010KLA330 164.6GB SATA II FREE 4 1 SATA: HDS721010KLA330 82.2GB SATA II FREE NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS P5Q WS 4-51
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    : 64KB Quick Init : No Cache Mode : Write Back Array Name : Disks ID : 0 1 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 5. Use the arrow key to select the Raid Level item and press < other than Raid Level in the Create Array screen. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Cache Mode : Write Back Array Name : Disks ID : 0 1 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 7. The newly created array appears in Arrays 1 SATA: HDS721010KLA330 82.3GB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS P5Q WS 4-53
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    Stripe Members 0 164.5GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0,4 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 2. Select a desired Stripe Members *0 164.5GB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0,4 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. Press again to
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    screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk
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    ). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    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 ASUS P5Q WS
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    ® EM64T feature: 1. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit
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    , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­ ‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5Q WS A-3
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    A-4 Appendix: CPU features
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