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Chapter 1 11. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details. 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS P10S WS 1-31

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P10S WS specifications summary	10
Package contents	13
Installation tools and components	14
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	15
1.1 Special features	15
1.1.1 Product highlights	15
1.1.2 ASUS-exclusive workstation features	16
1.1.3 Other special features	16
1.2 Motherboard overview	17
1.2.1 Before you proceed	17
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	18
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	20
1.2.4 System memory	21
1.2.5 Expansion slots	23
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	26
1.2.7 Jumpers	30
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	31
1.2.9 Internal connectors	37
Chapter 2: Basic Installation	47
2.1 Building your PC system	47
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	47
2.1.2 CPU installation	49
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	51
2.1.4 DIMM installation	53
2.1.5 ATX power connection	54
2.1.6 SATA device connection	55
2.1.7 Front I/O connector	56
2.1.8 Expansion card installation	57
2.2 BIOS update utility	58
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	60
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	60
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	62
2.4 Starting up for the first time	64
2.5 Turning off the computer	65
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup	67
3.1 Knowing BIOS	67
3.2 BIOS setup program	68
3.2.1 EZ Mode	69
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	70
3.2.3 QFan Control	73
3.3 My Favorites	75
3.4 Main menu	77
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.6 Advanced menu	89
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	90
3.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration	92
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration	94
3.6.4 PCH Configuration	95
3.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration	96
3.6.6 USB Configuration	98
3.6.7 Network Stack Configuration	99
3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration	99
3.6.9 APM Configuration	102
3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information	103
3.7 Monitor menu	104
3.8 Boot menu	108
3.9 Tool menu	113
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility	113
3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile	114
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information	115
3.10 Exit menu	116
3.11 Updating BIOS	117
3.11.1 EZ Update	117
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3	118
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	120
Chapter 4: Software Support	121
4.1 Installing an operating system	121
4.1.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series	121
4.2 Support DVD information	128
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	128
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	129
4.3 Software information	130
4.4 AI Suite 3	130
4.4.1 Ai Charger+	133
4.4.2 USB 3.1 Boost	134
4.4.3 EZ Update	135
4.4.4 System Information	137
4.4.5 Mobo Connect	139
4.4.6 USB BIOS Flashback	140
4.4.7 Push Notice	142
4.5 Audio configurations	145
Chapter 5: RAID Support	147
5.1 RAID configurations	147
5.1.1 RAID definitions	147
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	148
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	148
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility	149
5.1.5 Creating a RAID set	150
5.1.6 Deleting a RAID set	152
5.1.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID	153
5.1.8 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility	154
5.1.9 Rebuilding the RAID	154
5.1.10 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility	156
5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)	157
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set	158
5.2.2 Changing a Volume Type	160
5.2.3 Deleting a volume	161
5.2.4 Preferences	162
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support	163
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	163
6.1.1 Requirements	163
6.1.2 Before you begin	163
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	164
6.1.4 Installing the device drivers	166
6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	166
Appendix	169
P10S WS block diagram	169
Notices	170

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Chapter 1

11.

DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)

This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.

Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on

the motherboard.

Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey

feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.

12.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The COM module is purchased separately.