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... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 for up to 8 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel®...ID���0�,1��,�1�0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® P45 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-...
... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 for up to 8 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel®...ID���0�,1��,�1�0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® P45 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-...
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... at 1MHz increment - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - Diagnosis card - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - Profile...
... at 1MHz increment - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - Diagnosis card - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 180MHz at 0.00625V increment - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - Profile...
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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 (red) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IEEE1394a...
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 (red) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IEEE1394a...
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... 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! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I /O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port 1394...65533;fo�r�6�d�e�v�ic�e�s Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q WS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ...
... 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! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I /O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port 1394...65533;fo�r�6�d�e�v�ic�e�s Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q WS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ...
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... to your PC! IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The...
... to your PC! IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The...
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... users in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will... See pages 4-28 and 4-29 for details. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to date. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. G.P. See page 2-...
... users in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will... See pages 4-28 and 4-29 for details. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to date. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. G.P. See page 2-...
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...K4T1G084QQ DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS Part No. P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...N/A 5 6-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5 5-5-5 N/A N/A 1.8 N/A 4-4-4-12 1.8 5 5 N/A 5-4-4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C •• ••• • • •• ••• •• ••• • • • • •••...8226;•• ASUS P5Q WS 2-13
...K4T1G084QQ DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS Part No. P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...N/A 5 6-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5 5-5-5 N/A N/A 1.8 N/A 4-4-4-12 1.8 5 5 N/A 5-4-4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C •• ••• • • •• ••• •• ••• • • • • •••...8226;•• ASUS P5Q WS 2-13
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...modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB...2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB ...
...modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of 2) 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB...2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB ...
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... to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to...
... to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to...
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...damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5Q WS 2-27 ...USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to these connectors. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach ...
...damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5Q WS 2-27 ...USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB910; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to these connectors. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach ...
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...support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5Q WS... 2-29 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
...support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5Q WS... 2-29 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
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... front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 9. Refer to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...8226; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to ... is set the item to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you to [HD Audio].
... front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 9. Refer to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...8226; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to ... is set the item to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you to [HD Audio].
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...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want..., 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS P5Q WS 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to ...
...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want..., 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS P5Q WS 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to ...
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... that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing...
... that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing...
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...you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition.... Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found , ...
...you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and...before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition.... Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found , ...
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... ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM...WS.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS...
... ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM...WS.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS...
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Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ... the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ... the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P5Q WS 3-9 This section explains how to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The firmware chip on the system... wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. otherwise, POST continues with the ...
...ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P5Q WS 3-9 This section explains how to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. The firmware chip on the system... wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. otherwise, POST continues with the ...
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...device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q WS 3-13 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA ...
...device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q WS 3-13 Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA ...
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...setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on page 2-20 for better performance. Pull-In of the CPU... system unstable. • *The value [2.0000V] of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to adjust the value. otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled; The values range from 0.85000V to 2.0000V* with a 0.00625V interval. • Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU...
...setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on page 2-20 for better performance. Pull-In of the CPU... system unstable. • *The value [2.0000V] of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to adjust the value. otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled; The values range from 0.85000V to 2.0000V* with a 0.00625V interval. • Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU...