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2 E7435Revised Edition May 3 Chapter 1:Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information 4 Chapter 3:BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support 5 Chapter 5:Multiple GPU technology support 6 Federal Communications Commission Statement•This device may not cause harmful interference, and •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 REACHhttp://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm 7 Electrical safetyOperation safety•Place the product on a stable surface 8 How this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts: •Chapter 1: Product introduction •Chapter 2: Hardware information •Chapter 3: BIOS setup •Chapter 4: Software support •Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Where to find more information 1.ASUS websites 2.Optional documentation 9 Conventions used in this guideDANGER/WARNING: CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE Typography Bold text 14 1 Chapter1.3.1Product highlights Green ASUS PCI Express® Dual-ChannelDDR3 1600/ 1333 support Native SATA 6Gb/s Support 15 Complete USB 3.0 IntegrationGPU Boost EPU 1.3.2ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Dual Intel® LAN Multi CPU and Memory support CUDA parallel computing power support Chapter 16 Quick GateDiagnosis LED G.P. Diagnosis Card (Bundled) 1.3.3ASUS features 8+2 Phase Power Design MemOK AI Suite ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 17 ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipesolutionFan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS(EZ Mode)ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: *F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey *F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 18 ASUS CrashFree BIOSPrecision Tweaker IEEE 1394a interface S/PDIF-outon Back I/O Port ASUS Crystal Sound 8 Channel Audio Codec 20 2.2.1Motherboard layout2 Chapter 21 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page 22 2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)23 2.2.3System memoryRecommended memory configurations 24 Memory configurationsP8C WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) 25 2.2.4Expansion slots1PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5PCI1 slot 6PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) 26 IRQ assignments for this motherboard27 2.2.5Onboard buttons and switches1.EPU switch 28 2.GPU Boost switch29 3.MemOK! button30 2.2.6Onboard LEDs1.POST State LEDs 2.GPU Boost LEDThe GPU Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable 31 3.EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights up when the EPU switch is turned to Enable 4.Standby power LED 32 5.DRAM LED33 2.2.7Jumper1.Clear RTC RAM (3-pinCLRTC)To erase the RTC RAM 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 3.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 34 2.Chassis Fan control setting (3-pinCHAFAN_SEL)35 2.2.8Internal connectors1.Intel® C216 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2[gray]) 36 2.Intel® C216 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6[blue])37 3.USB 2.0 connectors(Type A: 10-1pin USB1314; Type B: USB11/ USB12)480 Mbps connection speed 38 4.USB 3.0 connector (20-1pin USB3_12)5.Parallel port connector (26-1pin LPT1) 39 6.IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1pin IE1394_2)7.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF_OUT) 40 8.CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors(4-pinCPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pinPWR_FAN) 41 9.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP)10.Serial port connector (10-1pin COM1) 42 11.TPM connector (20-1pin TPM)G.P. Diagnosis card layout 43 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card1.Locate the TPM connector (20-1pin TPM) on the motherboard (20-1 pin TPM) Code table for G.P. Diagnosis card 15 Initiate chip OS in PIC mode Check and wake up system OS in APIC mode 2B-2F Prepare system for memory Leave BIOS and pass control detection and sizing to OS Early CPU initiation Wake up AP Detect PS2 mouse/keyboard Initiate VGA BIOS 9A-9D USB initiation Resume from S1 Detect IDE Resume from S3 Initiate option ROM Resume from S4 44 12.ATX power connectors(24-pinEATXPWR, 8-pinEATX12V) 45 13.System panel connector (20-8pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mountedfunctions •System power LED (2-pinPLED) •Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pinIDE_LED) •System warning speaker (4-pinSPEAKER) •ATX power button/soft-offbutton (2-pinPWRSW) •Reset button (2-pinRESET) 46 2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system49 2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationTo install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 50 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly52 2.3.5Motherboard installation54 2.3.6ATX Power connection56 2.3.8Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-ConnectorTo install front panel audio 57 2.3.9Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCI cards 58 2.3.10Rear panel connectionRear panel connectorsPS/2 mouse and keyboard port USB 2.0 ports 7 and IEEE 1394a port USB 2.0 ports 5 and LAN (RJ-45)port 2 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port DVI port Optical S/PDIF Out port LAN (RJ-45)port 1 USB 3.0 ports 3 and USB 2.0 ports 9 and Audio I/O ports 59 *LAN port LED indicationsActivity Link LED Speed LED Description **Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration Port H e a d s e t 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channelLight Blue Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 2.3.11Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports1.After making all the connections, replace the system case cover 2.Be sure that all switches are off 5.Turn on the devices in the following order: a.Monitor b.External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.System power 62 BIOS BeepOne short beep One continuous beep followed by four short beeps 63 We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settingsEZ Mode Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced Mode 64 3.2.1EZ ModeExit/Advanced Mode Advanced Mode 3 Chapter 65 3.2.2Advanced ModeMenu bar Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool 66 Menu itemsBack button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar Navigation keys General help Configuration fields 67 3.3.1System Language [English]3.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]Allows you to set the system date 3.3.3System Time [xx:xx:xx]Allows you to set the system time 68 3.3.4SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Administrator PasswordTo set an administrator password: 1.Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter Administrator Password2.From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter Create New Password3.Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password: Enter Current Password3.From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter 4.Confirm the password when prompted 69 User PasswordUser Password Not Installed InstalledTo set a user password: 1.Select the User Password item and press <Enter User Password Not Installed 71 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto][Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system [X.M.P.] memory modules for optimizing the system performance Memory Frequency [Auto] BCLK/PEG Frequency iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [depending on CPU] [3000MHz] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control 72 DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] tWRDR (DD) [Auto] 73 tRWDR (DD) [Auto]tRWSR [Auto] tRR (DD) [Auto] tRR (DR) [Auto] tRRSR [Auto] tWW (DD) [Auto] tWW (DR) [Auto] tWWSR [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] 74 Long Duration Maintained [Auto]Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] 75 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]VCCSA Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Load-LineCalibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]Automatic configuration Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control 76 3.5.1Trusted ComputingTPM SUPORT [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support 77 3.5.2CPU ConfigurationIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] 78 CPU C1E [Auto]CPU C3 Report [Auto] 79 CPU C6 Report [Auto]Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] 80 Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]Active Memory Threshold [0] 81 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] SATA Mode 82 Primary Display [Auto]iGPU Memory [64M] Render Standby [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor[Disabled] 83 3.5.6USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-relatedfeatures Legacy USB Support [Enabled]The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program detected, the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto][Smart Auto] Enables optimized xHCI Allows the system to set the xHCI EHCI Hand-off[Disabled] 84 3.5.7Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled]Disables the controller Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Front Panel Type [HD] VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] Intel LAN1 Controller [Enabled] 85 Serial Port [Enabled]Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Parallel Port [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] 86 3.5.8APMErP Ready [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] 87 Power On By PCI [Disabled]Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled]Disables RTC to generate a wake event Minute/Second will become user-configurablewith set values Minute/Second 3.5.9Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Ipv4 PXE 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 88 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] N/A Ignore 89 CPU Fan Profile [Standard]91 Bootup NumLock State [On]Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] 92 PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM][Legacy ROM] Launch Legacy ROM [EFI Compatibe ROM] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] sequence [Keep Current] manufacturer had set the add-ondevice to do so Setup Mode [EZ Mode] UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy][Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot [Disable UEFI] [Disable Legacy] boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Override 93 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility3.8.2ASUS O.C. Profile 94 LabelAllows you to input the label of the setup profiles Save to Profile Yes Load from Profile 3.8.3ASUS SPD InformationAllows you to view the DRAM SPD information 95 Load Optimized DefaultsSave Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ ModeThis option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device1.ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment 96 ASUS Update:2.ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive ASUS EZ Flash 2: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: ASUS BIOS Updater:Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities 3.10.1ASUS Update utility•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 Launching ASUS Update Update > ASUS Update 97 Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet 98 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Update BIOS from file 99 3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1.Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility3.Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field 5.Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field 100 3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityRecovering the BIOSTo recover the BIOS: 1.Turn on the system 101 3.10.4ASUS BIOS UpdaterBefore updating BIOS3.Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional) Booting the system in DOS environmentBoot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Make Disk FreeDOS command prompt4.At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive) 102 Backing up the current BIOSTo backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter bupdater /o[filename] 103 Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /i <xxxxx.rom> and press <Enter bupdater /i <xxxxx.rom2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below Select 105 4.2.1Running the support DVD106 4 Chapter4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals Manual ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide 107 To install AI Suite II on your computer2.Click Utilities tab > AI Suite3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Using AI Suite 108 4.3.1EPULaunching EPUTo launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Tool > EPU 109 4.3.2FAN XpertLaunching FAN Xpert Tool > Fan Xpert Using FAN Xpert Fan Name Setting Fan setting•Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function Disable:•Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Standard:•Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Silent:•Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect Turbo: Intelligent: Stable:However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C •User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations User: 110 4.3.3ProbeLaunching ProbeTo launch Probe II, click Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Tool > Probe Configuring Probe Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed Preference 111 4.3.4Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Recorder Tool > Sensor Recorder Using Sensor Recorder Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed Using History Record History Record Record Interval Record Duration2.Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor Start Recording3.To stop recording, click Recording again RecordingTo track the recorded contents, set Type Date Select display items 112 4.3.5ASUS UpdateUsing ASUS UpdateSelect any of these options to update the BIOS: •Update BIOS from Internet •Download BIOS from Internet •Update BIOS from fileUse the BIOS file that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS 113 4.3.6MyLogoUpdate > MyLogo BIOS file Browse Browse the image for your boot logo 114 Auto TuneBooting Preview Flash 115 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XPThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: 116 Rapid Storage Technology•Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support Mavell RAID utility 4.5.1RAID definitions RAID 117 4.5.2Installing Serial ATA hard disksTo install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1.Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2.Connect the SATA signal cables 3.Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 4.5.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS1.Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2.Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press <Enter SATA Configuration3.Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode] 4.Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup 4.5.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 2.During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu 118 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume2.Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter RAID Level Disks SELECT DISKSRAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB 119 Create VolumeCREATE VOLUME 120 Deleting a RAID set2. Delete RAID Volume DELETE VOLUME Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5. Exit2.Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu 121 Intel® Smart Response TechnologyInstalling Intel® Smart Response Technology Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology1.Click Accelerate to launch Smart Response Technology settings Acceleratea. Select the SSD you want to use to accelerate your storage system b. Select the size allocated for SSD caching c. Select which HDD for caching Enhanced mode: WRITE THROUGH Enhanced modewrite to SSD and HDD at the same time Maximized mode: WRITE BACK, write Maximized modeto SSD and write back to HDD in a later 122 Disable AccelerationChange Mode Intel® Rapid Start Technology Creating a partition 1.Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management2.Select the SSD that you want to create the partition 4.If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select 123 InitializeRight click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume5. 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, andcheck the DRAM size information The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk To launch the disk partitioning tool, click 124 Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt7.Type diskpart and press Enter diskpart detail disk(x = number), and press to store the Intel Rapid Start partition 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition 125 Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under theShow hidden icons Rapid Start Technology Manager2.Tick On in the Status field to enable the function, and click Save 126 SaveRecovering the partition 1.Run the Command Prompt tool2.Type diskpart and press Enter (x = number), and press Enter Type , press 127 Enterand select the partition where the Intel Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing delete partition override Start Computer ManageIn the Computer Management window, click Disk Management Extend Volume9.As the Extend Volume Wizard appears, click Next 10.Click Next after selecting the default selected disk Extend volume setup is completed. Click 128 Finish12.Reboot the system after deleting the partition Intel® Smart Connect Technology Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology1.Place the support DVD to the optical drive 2.Go to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology3.As the setup wizard appears, click Next to begin the setup 4.Tick I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and click Next5.Select all and click Next for Custom Setup 129 Custom Setup6.Click Install to proceed the installation Install Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology Basic Enable Updating 130 Advanced tab. To reset to defaults, click Reset All to DefaultsHelp About Topics 131 4.6.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OSTo create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1.Boot your computer 2.Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3.Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4.Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5.Save changes and exit BIOS 6.When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk 8.Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 4.6.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1.Start Windows® 2.Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3.Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive menu, and then click 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 132 4.6.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 4.Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: During the OS installation, click Load Driver Drivers 133 4.6.4Using a USB floppy disk driveand then select Manage from the pop-upwindow Managedisk to locate the file txtsetup.oem txtsetup.oem 135 5.1.1Requirements5.1.2Before you beginTo uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1.Close all current applications 3.Select your current graphics card driver/s 5.Turn off your computer 136 5 Chapter5.1.3Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards1.Prepare two CrossFireX-readygraphics cards 3.Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 6.Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 137 Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control CenterEnabling Dual CrossFireX technology Address Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw 139 Technical Support+86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 usa.asus.com 140 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYEC Declaration of Conformity
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