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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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... 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 modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables S�e�r�ia�l �AT�A��si�g�na...
... 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 modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables S�e�r�ia�l �AT�A��si�g�na...
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... managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 Dual RAID solution The Intel® ICH10R chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5, 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...
... managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5Q WS 1-3 Dual RAID solution The Intel® ICH10R chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5, 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...
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It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. You can continue running at any time! See pages 3-41 and 4-31 to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design provides ...minimum power and noise when you view your house. With auto phase switching for details. 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 includes the CPU, VGA card, drives, and system fan), the EPU...
It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. You can continue running at any time! See pages 3-41 and 4-31 to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design provides ...minimum power and noise when you view your house. With auto phase switching for details. 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 includes the CPU, VGA card, drives, and system fan), the EPU...
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... heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for details. ...different climate conditions in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. See page 2-36 for users to...
... heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for details. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for details. ...different climate conditions in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Furthermore, it can be carried away by yourself. See page 2-36 for users to...
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...data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you 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 0.02v steps to ... Voltage in case the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 3-8 for ...
...data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you 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 0.02v steps to ... Voltage in case the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 3-8 for ...
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...; Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q WS 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...; Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q WS 2-1
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ASUS P5Q WS 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost 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™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable...
ASUS P5Q WS 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost 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™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable...
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...diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. B 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed ... properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5Q WS 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you...
...diagonal sequence to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. B 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed ... properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5Q WS 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q WS 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q WS 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...8226;•• •• ••• • ••• ••• ••• ASUS P5Q WS 2-13 SS/ DS AD29608A8A-25EG SS AD26908A8A-25EG DS AD20908A8A-25EG DS AM4B5808CQJS8E SS AM4B5708JQJS8E SS AM4B5808CQJS8E DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-...SS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) SS K4T51083QG DS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) DS 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 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of ...
...8226;•• •• ••• • ••• ••• ••• ASUS P5Q WS 2-13 SS/ DS AD29608A8A-25EG SS AD26908A8A-25EG DS AD20908A8A-25EG DS AM4B5808CQJS8E SS AM4B5708JQJS8E SS AM4B5808CQJS8E DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-...SS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) SS K4T51083QG DS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) DS 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 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of ...
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P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-14...
P5Q WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-14...
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To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the...
To install a DIMM 1. ASUS P5Q WS 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the...
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...1 - shared - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - ASUS P5Q WS 2-17 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 6 - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_1...port* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 15 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 shared - - - - - - - 1394 (FW322) - - - LAN 1 (8111C) shared - - - - - -...
...1 - shared - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - ASUS P5Q WS 2-17 PCIEX16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX1_1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 6 - - - - shared - - - - PCIEX16_1...port* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 15 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI1 shared - - - - - - - 1394 (FW322) - - - LAN 1 (8111C) shared - - - - - -...
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...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5Q WS 2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same ... the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the ...
...-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5Q WS 2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same ... the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the ...
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... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. 4. ASUS P5Q WS 2-27 USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with...
... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. 4. ASUS P5Q WS 2-27 USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan...These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan...These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
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... front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...
... front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...