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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q WS specifications summary xi 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q WS specifications summary xi 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power ... power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
...manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power ... power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
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...standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ... software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These...
...standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ... software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These...
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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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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q WS I /O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q WS I /O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories...
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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 use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the most powerful...65533;2�2��a�n�d� 2-26 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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). It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes ...
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 use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the most powerful...65533;2�2��a�n�d� 2-26 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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). It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes ...
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...1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 S��e�e� page 2-22 for details. You can now talk to your PC! Dual RAID solution The Intel... and 10 functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another two external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without any added arbitration or latency. See pages 2-22 and 2-...
...1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 S��e�e� page 2-22 for details. You can now talk to your PC! Dual RAID solution The Intel... and 10 functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another two external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without any added arbitration or latency. See pages 2-22 and 2-...
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... heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new WS-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and ... ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. With auto phase switching for details. It's a unique motherboard ...
... heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new WS-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and ... ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. With auto phase switching for details. It's a unique motherboard ...
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... fan. ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. See page 2-36 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5Q WS motherboard (retail...
... fan. ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. See page 2-36 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5Q WS motherboard (retail...
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...65533;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily... game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to ...
...65533;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily... game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to ...
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...;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 See page 3-8 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. ...Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system ...
...;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 See page 3-8 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. ...Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system ...
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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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Diagnosis card installation 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 ASUS P5Q WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P.
Diagnosis card installation 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 ASUS P5Q WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P.
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... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS P5Q WS 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions 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 indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall ...
... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS P5Q WS 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions 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 indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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...Celeron® Processors. • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon ...
...socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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...Celeron® Processors. • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon ...
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... 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to a 100...
... 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to a 100...
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B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.