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Z7S WS specifications summary Support DVD contents Manageability Other Features Form factor Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Utility ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Flash Utility under DOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster utility ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Multi-language BIOS CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.67 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
Z7S WS specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	20
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	23
2.2 Motherboard overview	24
2.2.1 Placement direction	24
2.2.2 Screw holes	24
2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard	25
2.2.4 Motherboard layout	28
2.2.5 Audio card layout	28
2.2.6 Layout contents	29
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	31
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	34
2.4 System memory	36
2.4.1 Overview	36
2.4.2 Memory configurations	36
2.4.3 Memory sparing technology	38
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM	39
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM	39
2.4.6 Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (optional)	40
2.5 Expansion slots	42
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	42
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	42
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	43
2.5.4. PCI Express x1 MIO slot	43
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (red)	43
2.5.6 Universal PCI Express x16 slot (white)	43
2.5.7 PCI/PCI-X slots	44
2.6 Jumpers	45
2.7 Switches	47
2.8 Audio card installation	48
2.9 Connectors	49
2.9.1 Rear panel connectors	49
2.9.2 Internal connectors	51
2.10 G.P. Diagnosis card installation	62
2.10.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout	62
2.10.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card	62
2.10.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes	63
Chapter 3: Powering up	65
3.1 Starting up for the first time	67
3.2 Turning off the computer	68
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	69
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	74
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	75
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility	76
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	78
4.2 BIOS setup program	79
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	80
4.2.2 Menu bar	80
4.2.3 Navigation keys	80
4.2.4 Menu items	81
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	81
4.2.6 Configuration fields	81
4.2.7 Pop-up window	81
4.2.8 Scroll bar	81
4.2.9 General help	81
4.3 Main menu	82
4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	82
4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	82
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	82
4.3.4 Language [English]	82
4.3.5 Primary / Secondary / Third IDE Master / Slave	83
4.3.6 Storage Configuration	84
4.3.7 System Information	86
4.4 Advanced menu	87
4.4.1 Jumpless Configuration	87
4.4.2 Ai Net 2	88
4.4.3 CPU Configuration	88
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	90
4.4.5 PCIPnP	92
4.4.6 USB Configuration	93
4.4.7 Trusted Computing	94
4.5 Power menu	95
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	95
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	95
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	95
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	95
4.5.5 APM Configuration	96
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor	97
4.5.7 PSMI IPMI FRU	98
4.6 Boot menu	99
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority	99
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	100
4.6.3 Security	101
4.7 Tools menu	103
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	103
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	104
4.8 Exit menu	105
Chapter 5: Software support	107
5.1 Installing an operating system	109
5.2 Support DVD information	109
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	109
5.2.2 Drivers menu	110
5.2.3 Utilities menu	111
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	113
5.2.5 Manual menu	114
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information	114
5.2.7 Other information	115
5.3 Software information	117
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	117
5.3.2 AI NET2	119
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	120
5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap	126
5.3.5 Audio configurations	127
5.4 RAID configurations	131
5.4.1 RAID definitions	131
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	132
5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	132
5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration	141
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	149
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	149
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	149
Appendix: CPU features	151
A.1 Intel® EM64T	153
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	153
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	153
A.2.1 System requirements	153