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... 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel)...65533;0��a�n�d��1� configurations 2 x Realtek® 8111C Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for...
... 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel)...65533;0��a�n�d��1� configurations 2 x Realtek® 8111C Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for...
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... Overclocking Protection: - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU-WS Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - vVTT_CPU: 40-step Hyper Transport...
... Overclocking Protection: - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU-WS Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - vVTT_CPU: 40-step Hyper Transport...
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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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... 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; 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...
... 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; 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...
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IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/... integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to your PC! S��e�e� page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 You can now talk to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.... 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.
IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/... integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to your PC! S��e�e� page 2-22 for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 You can now talk to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.... 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.
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... makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. The purpose of fan speed to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Faster...
... makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. The purpose of fan speed to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Faster...
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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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... TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP 5 ••• SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...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 Single-sided / DS - P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...
... TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP 5 ••• SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...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 Single-sided / DS - P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...
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To install a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
To install a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining ...socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
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... (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. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot ...opening at the back of these connectors. USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to the ...
... (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. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot ...opening at the back of these connectors. USB910; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to any of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to the ...
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...support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. 6. These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 ...or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure ...fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA ...
...support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. 6. These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 ...or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure ...fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA ...
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... to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 9. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Refer to 3.5.3 Onboard Device ...Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • 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...
... to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 9. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Refer to 3.5.3 Onboard Device ...Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • 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...
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...For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher ...cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become... • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ...
...For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher ...cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become... • If you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to ...
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....XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...
....XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...
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...during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found . Save the BIOS... file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent system boot failure... 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
...during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found . Save the BIOS... file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent system boot failure... 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition...
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... piece of paper. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash ...bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..........
... piece of paper. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash ...bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..........
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... boot failure! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Doing so can update a corrupted... size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... 4. When found ! Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Completed.
... boot failure! 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Doing so can update a corrupted... size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... 4. When found ! Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Completed.
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...Setup program is designed to use as easy to configure your system using this motherboard. 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 update using...the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 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. If you can also restart by ...
...Setup program is designed to use as easy to configure your system using this motherboard. 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 update using...the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 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. If you can also restart by ...
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...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors... detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q WS 3-13 Type [Auto] Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,...
...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors... detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q WS 3-13 Type [Auto] Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,...
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otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled; CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Use the and keys to adjust the value or t�y�p�e��t�...and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. • *The value [2.0000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to...
otherwise the maximum voltage supported is enabled; CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Use the and keys to adjust the value or t�y�p�e��t�...and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. • *The value [2.0000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to...