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4.3.4 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. To launch Fan Xpert 2, click Fan Xpert 2 on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to set best customized setting for your fan Click to set the fan's speed to silent mode Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to maximize the fan speed Click to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability ASUS Mini Bar Appears after clicking Fan Tuning for the first time. Click options to select EPU mode. Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans' rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system's temperature. Click and drag to set the fan's rotation speed Click and drag the sliders to adjust the fan's responsiveness Click to go back to the previous screen Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click to undo the changes Click to apply the changes Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P9D WS specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features	15
1.3.3 ASUS features	16
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
2.2.3 System memory	23
2.2.4 Expansion slots	29
2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches	31
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs	34
2.2.7 Jumper	39
2.2.8 Internal connectors	41
2.3 Building your computer system	52
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	52
2.3.2 CPU installation	53
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	55
2.3.4 DIMM installation	57
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	58
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	60
2.3.7 SATA device connection	61
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	62
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	63
2.3.10 BIOS update utility	64
2.3.11 Rear panel connection	65
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections	66
2.4 Starting up for the first time	69
2.5 Turning off the computer	69
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	71
3.1 Knowing BIOS	71
3.2 BIOS setup program	72
3.2.1 EZ Mode	73
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	74
3.3 My Favorites	76
3.4 Main menu	77
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.6 Advanced menu	94
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	95
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	98
3.6.3 SATA Configuration	99
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	101
3.6.5 USB Configuration	103
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	104
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	105
3.6.8 APM	107
3.6.9 Network Stack	108
3.7 Monitor menu	109
3.8 Boot menu	112
3.9 Tools menu	118
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	118
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	118
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information	119
3.10 Exit menu	120
3.11 Updating BIOS	121
3.11.1 EZ Update	121
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	122
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	123
3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	124
Chapter 4: Software support	127
4.1 Installing an operating system	127
4.2 Support DVD information	127
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	127
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	128
4.3 Software information	129
4.3.1 AI Suite 3	129
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	131
4.3.3 EPU	133
4.3.4 Fan Xpert 2	134
4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost	136
4.3.6 EZ Update	137
4.3.7 Network iControl	138
4.3.8 System Information	140
4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback	142
4.3.10 USB Charger+	143
4.3.11 Audio configurations	144
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	147
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	147
5.1.1 Requirements	147