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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E WS Professional specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E WS Professional specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6...
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... read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. This symbol of...detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. This symbol of...detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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... installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
... installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E WS Professional motherboard! ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E WS Professional motherboard! ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Supports Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package...is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is the latest chipset designed to support...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Supports Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package...is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is the latest chipset designed to support...
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... size. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on cards. See pages 2-24 and 2-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and ...on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Furthermore, this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of...
... size. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on cards. See pages 2-24 and 2-31 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and ...on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Furthermore, this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of...
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... fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See pages 4-31 and 5-26 for users to the motherboard. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Furthermore, it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of the specially designed...
... fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See pages 4-31 and 5-26 for users to the motherboard. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Furthermore, it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of the specially designed...
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... settings. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to set up without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ...demanding applications. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction providing great performance for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by ...
... settings. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to set up without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ...demanding applications. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction providing great performance for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by ...
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...for speed. When the system hangs due to overclocking. function. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in ...case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI ...
...for speed. When the system hangs due to overclocking. function. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in ...case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E WS Professional
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E WS Professional
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... supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard,...
... supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard,...
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... the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you install the... motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis. Do not...
... the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you install the... motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis. Do not...
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ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (...X38 PRI_IDE CHA_FAN2 ICS Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD P5E WS PRO DET_X16_2 ALC888 PCIEX16_2 VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 IE1394_2 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404 Marvell® ...
ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (...X38 PRI_IDE CHA_FAN2 ICS Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD P5E WS PRO DET_X16_2 ALC888 PCIEX16_2 VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 IE1394_2 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404 Marvell® ...
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... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2...
... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2...
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... you . Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E WS Professional 2-
... you . Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E WS Professional 2-
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... key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...