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... 3-24 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.2 Chipset 3-26 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-31 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-32 3.6.5 ...APM Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 ...
... 3-24 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.2 Chipset 3-26 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-28 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-31 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-32 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-32 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-32 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-32 3.6.5 ...APM Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 ...
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...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and...
...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and...
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... total memory of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - ASUS AI Audio 2 - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® P45 Southbridge...memory modules - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System ...
... total memory of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - Supports teaming function Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio codecs - ASUS AI Audio 2 - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® P45 Southbridge...memory modules - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System ...
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... - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vVTT_CPU: 40-step Hyper Transport voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS EPU-WS Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI...
... - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vVTT_CPU: 40-step Hyper Transport voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS EPU-WS Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI...
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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...
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...
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ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Furthermore, it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. See ...passive cooler. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The purpose of fan speed to date. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different ambient temperature, which is...
ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Furthermore, it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. See ...passive cooler. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The purpose of fan speed to date. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different ambient temperature, which is...
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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 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
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 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
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These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A�-...8226; Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 6. ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal...
These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A�-...8226; Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 6. ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the CPU VCore voltage. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 The number of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. The values range from 0.410x to 0.800x...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the CPU VCore voltage. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 The number of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is [1.70000V]. The values range from 0.410x to 0.800x...
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...to 3.08V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum ...voltage supported is installed. Refer to the table below for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and NB Voltage items ...
...to 3.08V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum ...voltage supported is installed. Refer to the table below for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and NB Voltage items ...
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... L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:8 CPUID :6FB Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
... L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:8 CPUID :6FB Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
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....0] [10.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set the Ratio CMOS Setting item to [Auto]. When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-25 Use the...
....0] [10.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set the Ratio CMOS Setting item to [Auto]. When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-25 Use the...
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...;C/89.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [4500RPM] [Disabled] Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.304V] [ 3.248V] [ 5.112V] [12.096V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the...
...;C/89.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control [4500RPM] [Disabled] Chassis Fan 1 Speed Chassis Fan 2 Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.304V] [ 3.248V] [ 5.112V] [12.096V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the...
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.... ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
.... ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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...the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. ...main window displays the Preference section. Place the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is a utility that your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe...
...the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. ...main window displays the Preference section. Place the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is a utility that your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe...
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... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem,...Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem,...Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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...Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 ...This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Launching WS Engine Launch WS Engine by configuring settings like CPU...
...Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 ...This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Launching WS Engine Launch WS Engine by configuring settings like CPU...
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...reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. WS Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated *Shifts between the display of each ... been reduced since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched WS Engine. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Lights up when power saving engine is detected.
...reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. WS Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated *Shifts between the display of each ... been reduced since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched WS Engine. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Lights up when power saving engine is detected.
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... Overclocking +1% to +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade Chipset Voltage N/A Downgrade Turn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never.../After 3 mins-After 5 hours 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle...
... Overclocking +1% to +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade Chipset Voltage N/A Downgrade Turn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never.../After 3 mins-After 5 hours 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle...
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support