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    P8C WS Motherboard
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code
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    ...vii About this guide...viii P8C WS specifications summary x 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 Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 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
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    II 4-6 4.3.4 Sensor Recorder 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS Update 4-8 4.3.6 MyLogo 4-9 4.4 Audio configurations 4-11 4.5 RAID configurations 4-12 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-13 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option
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    instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii
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    need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    P8C WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 1394 Audio Workstation Unique Features BIOS features Manageability LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd / 3rd Generation Core™ i3 desktop processor LGA1155 socket for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200/ 12x5
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    P8C WS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors OS Form factor GPU Boost with switch ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU, EPU Switch ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring
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    xii
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    , and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8C WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in
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    This motherboard supports the latest Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i3 and Xeon® E3-1200/ 12x5 v2 processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes for great graphics performance. C216 Intel® C216
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    for diverse operating systems. Multi CPU and Memory support This motherboard offers you with flexible options on CPU and memory support to meet diverse computing needs. For instance, you can choose to use the widely-available DDR3 un-buffered non-ECC memory modules or the more stable and reliable
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    convenient and safe way to install data and applications on your system. Diagnosis LED Diag. LED offers an intuitive way to locate the root problems in seconds. It checks these key components in sequence during bootup --- CPU, memory, graphics card, and hard drive. If an error is found, the critical
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    cables to one module, eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P8C WS 1-5
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    Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB storage device containing the BIOS file. Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows you to adjust the CPU voltager in 0.01V steps and the DRAM voltage in 0.001V steps to achieve the most
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    or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8C WS 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® C216 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [gray]) 8. Intel® C216 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 9. Standby Power LED 10. System panel connector ( 18 2-13 2-27 2-15 2-19 2-20 2-24 2-23 2-21 2-21 2-10 2-9 2-16 2-23 ASUS P8C WS 2-3
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    mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd/ 3rd Generation Core™ i3 desktop Processors and Intel® Xeon® E3-1200/ 12x5 v2 series Server/Workstation Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is
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    System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-5
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    a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8C WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for
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    you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5 PCI1 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) ASUS P8C WS 2-7
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    Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - PCIEx16_3 - - - shared - PCIEx16_4 shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - PCI1 shared - - - - VIA1394
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    or open-case system. 1. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-9
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    switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable GPU speed. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. The GPU Boost Switch functions only when you install the DESKTOP CPU that supports onboard graphics. Chapter
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    load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8C WS 2-11
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    status of these key components during POST (Power-on-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable
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    in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-13
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    5. DRAM LED The DRAM_LED lights up when the installed DIMMs incompatible with the motherboard or improperly installed. When using the MemOK! switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning, the DRAM_LED will blink. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 P8C WS 2-15
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    jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8C WS 2-17
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    , refer to section 4.5 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before
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    cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-19
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    panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. • You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. • Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only supports Windows
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    chassis. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P8C WS 2-21
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    the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we
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    connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to system chassis. Chapter 2 The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS P8C WS 2-23
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    11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. Press to turn ON or OFF the motherboard. Reset Button. Press to restart the motherboard. Card connector 2-24
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    (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard. 2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to BIOS 05 9A-9D USB initiation 10 A2 Detect IDE 30 B2 Initiate option ROM 40 OS in PIC mode OS in APIC mode Leave BIOS and pass control to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8C WS
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    a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=
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    mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8C WS 2-27
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    tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in
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    2.3.2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-29
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    4 Chapter 2 5 C A B 6 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8C WS 2-31
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8C WS 2-33
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8C WS 2-35
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-37
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    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 AAFP
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    2.3.9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-39
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    2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. IEEE 1394a port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2* 4. DVI port 5. LAN (RJ-45) port 1* 6. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10 7. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 8. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out
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    can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port ASUS P8C WS 2-41
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P8C WS 2-43
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    power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions
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    various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS P8C WS 3-1
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    memu for details. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes
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    BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced ASUS P8C WS 3-3
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    right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu brief description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These fields
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    Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS P8C WS
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    that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in
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    > when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-7
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    you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter
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    . The minimum frequency vary depending on the type of CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [depending on CPU] [3000MHz] iGPU Max. Frequency is available only when you install a desktop processor that supports onboard graphics to the motherboard and there is no other VGA cards installed on
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    ) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [16 DRAM Clock] - [63 DRAM Clock] Third Timings tWRDR (DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [6 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. The following five items appear only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-11
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    the iGPU Voltage to [Manual Mode], and allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.01V interval. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    : [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-13
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    Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you install TPM module to the motherboard. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ASUS P8C WS 3-15
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    ] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This function must be enabled to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables the function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item
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    enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [ ] The following items appears only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] ASUS P8C WS 3-17
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    . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Try to support RST when partition size>Active Page Threshold size in MB. When setting to Zero, it will be in AUTO mode and check if partition size is enough at S3 entry. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration
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    drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the when you set SATA Mode to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-19
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    to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] options: [Auto] [PCIE] [PCI] [iGPU] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M disable the internal graphics device multi-monitor support for the add-on VGA devices. Configuration
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    support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Intel support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS P8C WS 3-
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    or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Intel LAN1 Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller. [Enabled]
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    you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN2 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the and EPP 1.7 Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-23
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    system ready for ErP requirement. When set enabled to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [ /2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    /Second will become Support [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] ASUS P8C WS
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    CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM
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    values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-27
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    maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Voltage, Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    Disables the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be pressed
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    UEFI Compatible ROM Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available
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    press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS P8C WS 3-31
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    Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter
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    Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-33
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    Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update
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    . Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P8C WS 3-35
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    No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software
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    that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-37
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    DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering
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    updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus ). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8C WS 3-39
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    for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: P8C WS VER: 0301 DATE: 01/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER
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    to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8C WS 3-41
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    Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS
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    the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-4
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    the motherboard support DVD, will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8C WS
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    , and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With system status will appear on the right panel. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system status. Using main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel. ASUS P8C WS 4-7
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    , save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest
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    below. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard 1. From the BIOS file field, click Browse to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, then click Next. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-9
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    image size or the image resolution. • Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen
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    or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® Z77 platform does not support Windows® Vista™, Realtek HD Audio driver is only supported by Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS P8C WS 4-11
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    configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
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    motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID ) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8C WS [ESC
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    items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM
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    , press . The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this 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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-15
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    RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel to the utility main menu. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has
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    Intel® Smart Response Technology. Refer to Chapter 4, section Installing Serial ATA hard disk for the entry of BIOS Option ROM. • The maximum caching tool. Incorrect partitioning process will result to data loss. • Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance
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    . 5. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to the system DRAM memory (1GB = 1024MB). Click Shrink. Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, and check the DRAM size information. The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-19
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    disk. 11. Select the RAW volume which has the same size as the shrinked volume, type select volume x (x = number), and press Enter to store the Intel® Rapid Start partition. • The value "x" refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software
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    when you choose "GPT (GUID Partition Table store type". Ensure Intel® Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. 1. Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right side of the task bar, and click Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS
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    Click to enable or disable battery saving mode. This function system automatically goes into the Intel® Rapid Start mode. Default Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel the disk (SSD) where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed for
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    5. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter. The value volume, and select Extend Volume. 9. As the Extend Volume Wizard appears, click Next. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-23
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    items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH Configuration, and enable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Go
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    information and help topics Click to configure the basic settings Click to enable or disable the function When updating is enabled, click to reset all settings to default. When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update. ASUS P8C WS 4-25 Chapter 4
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    3. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the configuration in the Advanced tab. view the feature's version. Click Topics to learn more about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its configuration. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software
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    , and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-27
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    the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter
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    . 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P8C WS 4-29
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8C WS
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd. CrossFireXTM. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 1 ASUS P8C WS 2 3 4 5-3
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    Chapter 5 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8C WS conform with the essential requirements of the
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