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Asus P5Q WS Product1 introduction

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product1 introduction

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Page Page Contents Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support Appendix: CPU features Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography P5Q WS specifications summary Page Page Page Product1 introduction Chapter summary 1.1Welcome 1.2Package contents 1.3.1Product highlights Dual RAID solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution IEEE 1394a support High Definition Audio 1.3.2ASUS unique features ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Crystal Sound ASUS EZ DIY 1.3.3ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Page Hardware2 information Page Onboard LED 2.2.1Motherboard layout 2.2.2Layout contents 2.2.3Placement direction 2.2.4Screw holes 2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1Installing the CPU Page Page 2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.4.1Overview 2.4.2Memory configurations P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHzcapability P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHzcapability 2.4.3Installing a DIMM 2.5.1Installing an expansion card 2.5.2Configuring an expansion card 2.5.3Interrupt assignments 2.5.4PCI slot 2.5.5PCI Express x1 slots 2.5.6PCI-Xslot 2.5.7PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2.6Jumpers Page Page 2.7.1Rear panel connectors Page 2.7.2Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page ASUS Q-Connector(system panel) 2.8.1G.P. Diagnosis card layout 2.8.2Installing G.P. Diagnosis card 2.8.3G.P. Diagnosis card check codes 2.9Starting up for the first time 2.10.1Using the OS shut down function 2.10.2Using the dual function power switch Page Page Page 3.1.1ASUS Update utility Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3.1.2Creating a bootable floppy disk 3.1.3ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3.1.4AFUDOS utility Page 3.1.5ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3.2BIOS setup program 3.2.1BIOS menu screen 3.2.2Menu bar 3.2.3Navigation keys 3.2.4Menu items 3.2.5Sub-menuitems 3.2.6Configuration fields 3.2.7Pop-upwindow 3.2.8Scroll bar 3.3.1System Time [xx:xx:xx] 3.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 3.3.3Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 3.3.4Language [English] 3.3.5SATA 1–6 3.3.6Storage Configuration 3.3.7AHCI Configuration 3.3.8System Information 3.4.1Configure System performance Settings Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] FSB Frequency [XXX] PCIE Frequency [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] NB GTL Reference [Auto] SB Voltage [Auto] PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Load-LineCalibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 3.5.1CPU Configuration C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-DisableBit Capability [Enabled] 3.5.2Chipset Page 3.5.3Onboard Devices Configuration Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode] 3.5.4USB Configuration 3.5.5PCIPnP 3.6.1Suspend Mode [Auto] 3.6.2Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] 3.6.3ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] 3.6.4ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 3.6.5APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Q-FanControl [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 3.7.1Boot Device Priority 3.7.2Boot Settings Configuration 3.7.3Security User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 3.8.2Express Gate 3.8.3ASUS O.C. Profile 3.8.4AI Net 3.9Exit menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Software4 support Page 4.2.1Running the support DVD 4.2.2Drivers menu 4.2.3Utilities menu ASUS Update ASUS Express Gate Installer Anti-VirusUtility Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft DirectX 9.0c 4.2.4Make disk menu 4.2.5Manual menu 4.2.6ASUS Contact information 4.2.7Other information Technical support Form Filelist 4.3.1ASUS MyLogo2™ Page 4.3.2ASUS PC Probe Preference Hardware monitor panels WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage Configuring PC Probe 4.3.3Audio configurations Information Minimize Exit Configuration options Page Page 4.3.4ASUS EPU-WSEngine WS Engine main menu Advanced settings menu Configuration options in Advanced settings menu Page 4.3.5ASUS AI Suite Page 4.3.6ASUS AI Nap 4.3.7ASUS Fan Xpert Fan profile modes 4.3.8ASUS AI Booster 4.3.9ASUS Express Gate The First Screen Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Using the Configuration Panel Using the LaunchBar How Do I Get on to the Internet Page Using the Photo Manager Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Updating Express Gate Repairing Express Gate 4.4.1RAID definitions 4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4.4.3Intel® RAID configurations Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Page Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Page 4.4.4Marvell® RAID configurations Marvell® RAID BIOS Configuration utility Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set Page Page Deleting an array 4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4.5.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® Page Page Page Using the Intel® EM64T feature A.2.1 System requirements A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the Hyper-ThreadingTechnology