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User Manual - Page 1
P5Q WS
Motherboard
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P5Q WS specifications summary
Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors
BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 2 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (...
User Manual - Page 17
...DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories
1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; ASUS P5Q WS
1-1 Retail version only)
1 x G.P. Diagnosis card (Retail version only)
Application DVD
ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation
User guide
If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
User Manual - Page 21
... and upgrade needs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P.
ASUS P5Q WS
1-5 ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different ambient temperature, which is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as...
User Manual - Page 39
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P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-...
User Manual - Page 40
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User Manual - Page 42
... the slot.
5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
User Manual - Page 69
...3. ASUS P5Q WS
3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that...
User Manual - Page 73
..., then restart the system.
3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port.
ASUS P5Q WS
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User Manual - Page 76
...Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Checking for the BIOS file.
Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... When found ! Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Floppy found...
User Manual - Page 108
... choice. Please see section 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25
FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16
Current ROM
BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End...
User Manual - Page 115
... drive. ASUS P5Q WS
4-1 Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability.
4.2 Support DVD information
The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD...
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Place the support DVD to continue. ASUS P5Q WS
4-31 To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer
1. The InstallShield Wizard for installation
and click OK.
4. ...
User Manual - Page 155
... Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2.
Go to display the
configuration options. 4. ASUS P5Q WS
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For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
User Manual - Page 169
... a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9.
ASUS P5Q WS
4-55 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive.
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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