ASUS Workstation Features

ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and storage technology.

Onboard SAS interface

P5N64 WS Professional provides users with two onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support, providing more flexibility for storage expansion and upgrade needs. See page 2-27 for details.

G.P. Diagnosis card

Bundled with P5N64 WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See page 2-35 for details.

ASUS SASsaby cards support

This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. See page 2-19 for details.

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-29 and 5-22 for details.

ASUS Stack Cool 2

Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction