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Chapter 2: Hardware information
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
Chapter 2:
Hardware information
Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
Chapter 4:
Software support
Chapter 5:
Multiple GPU technology support
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
REACH
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
Electrical safety
Operation safety
How this guide is organized
Where to find more information
Conventions used in this guide
Typography
P8B WS specifications summary
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Chapter summary
1.1Welcome
1.2Package contents
1.3.1Product highlights
1.3.2ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features
1.3.3ASUS features
AI Suite
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS EZ DIY
Precision Tweaker
IEEE 1394a interface
S/PDIF-outon Back I/O Port
ASUS Crystal Sound
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Hardware2 information
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2.1Before you proceed
2.2.1Motherboard layout
2.2.2Layout contents
2.2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.2.4System memory
Memory configurations
P8B WS Motherboard
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2.2.5Expansion slots
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
2.2.6Onboard switches
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2.2.7Onboard LEDs
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2.2.8Jumper
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2.2.9Internal connectors
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G.P. Diagnosis card layout
Installing G.P. Diagnosis card
Code table for G.P. Diagnosis card
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2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC
system
2.3.2CPU installation
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2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2.3.4DIMM installation
2.3.5Motherboard installation
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2.3.6ATX Power connection
2.3.7SATA device connection
2.3.8Front I/O Connector
2.3.9Expension Card installation
2.3.10Rear panel connection
2.3.11Audio I/O connections
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2.4Starting up for the first time
2.5Turning off the computer
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3.1Knowing BIOS
3.2BIOS setup program
3.2.1EZ Mode
3.2.2Advanced Mode
Menu items
Back button
Submenu items
Pop-upwindow
Scroll bar
Security
Administrator Password
User Password
3.4Ai Tweaker menu
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
DRAM Timing Control
CPU Power Management
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
CPU Voltage [Auto]
iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
iGPU Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
VCCSA Voltage [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
Load-LineCalibration [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
3.5.1Trusted Computing
3.5.2CPU Configuration
Active Processor Cores [All]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
3.5.3System Agent Configuration
3.5.4PCH Configuration
3.5.5SATA Configuration
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
Serial-ATAController 0 [Enhanced]
Serial-ATAController 1 [Enhanced]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
3.5.6USB Configuration
3.5.7Onboard Devices Configuration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD]
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Intel LAN2 Controller [Enabled]
Intel LAN2 OPROM [Disabled]
Intel LAN1 Controller [Enabled]
Intel LAN1 OPROM [Disabled]
3.5.8APM
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
3.6Monitor menu
CPU Q-FanControl [Enabled]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
Chassis Q-FanControl [Enabled]
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
3.7Boot menu
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash Utility
3.8.2ASUS O.C. Profile
3.8.3Asus SPD Information
3.9Exit menu
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
3.10Updating BIOS
3.10.1ASUS Update utility
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash Utility
3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
3.10.4ASUS BIOS Updater
Backing up the current BIOS
Updating the BIOS file
Software4 support
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4.2.1Running the support DVD
4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals
4.3.1AI Suite
4.3.2EPU
4.3.3FAN Xpert
4.3.4Probe
4.3.5Sensor Recorder
4.3.6Ai Charger+
4.3.7Audio configurations
B.Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
4.4.1RAID definitions
4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks
4.4.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS
4.4.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
Creating a RAID set
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Deleting a RAID set
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
4.5.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation
4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk drive
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5.1.1Requirements
5.1.2Before you begin
5.1.3Installing CrossFireX graphics cards
5.1.4Installing the device drivers
5.1.5Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings
5.2.1Requirements
5.2.2Installing CUDA-readygraphics cards
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