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xiii 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...
xiii 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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...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...Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q WS motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Diagnosis card (Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
...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...Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q WS motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Diagnosis card (Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
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... these utilities. This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to your BIOS...
... these utilities. This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to your BIOS...
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....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! The utility verifies the file and...
....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! The utility verifies the file and...
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...Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Start flashing... 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. Insert the USB...
...Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Start flashing... 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. Insert the USB...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install...
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q WS 4-7 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q WS 4-7 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the support DVD. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you...
... that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. Select Options from the support DVD. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you...
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... PC Probe II on . Place the support DVD to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 By default, the main window ... icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking...
... PC Probe II on . Place the support DVD to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 By default, the main window ... icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking...
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... installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings... window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings... window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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...WS Engine To install WS...WS Engine icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Place the support DVD to current system status. Launching WS Engine Launch WS... Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The first time you launch WS... or save power. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you...
...WS Engine To install WS...WS Engine icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Place the support DVD to current system status. Launching WS Engine Launch WS... Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The first time you launch WS... or save power. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you...
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...AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�r�t,��a�n�d� AI Nap utilities easily. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Using AI ... ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD ...
...AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�r�t,��a�n�d� AI Nap utilities easily. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Using AI ... ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD ...
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To switch the power button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet ... the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility...the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. Click Yes on the OS taskbar...
To switch the power button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet ... the the item to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility...the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. Click Yes on the OS taskbar...
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...and click OK. 4. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ... HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- Click Next to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to continue. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31 Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that gives you can start...
...and click OK. 4. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ... HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- Click Next to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to continue. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31 Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on environment that gives you can start...
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...ASUS P5Q WS 4-39 Refer to continue. 3. Click Yes to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Click Next to complete installation. This utility doesn't support.... You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after...
...ASUS P5Q WS 4-39 Refer to continue. 3. Click Yes to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Click Next to complete installation. This utility doesn't support.... You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after...
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Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. ...4. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid...
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. ...4. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid...
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...Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 ...supports a 64-bit system. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS...
...Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 ...supports a 64-bit system. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS...