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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5W64 WS PRO motherboard 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 7 x Serial ATA signal cables 4 x Serial ATA power...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5W64 WS PRO motherboard 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 7 x Serial ATA signal cables 4 x Serial ATA power...
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... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5W64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5W64 WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-1
... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5W64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5W64 WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-1
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... motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5W64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5W64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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... SPDIF_O2 EATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O ESATA PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5W64 WS PRO DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 EATXPWR EZ_PLUG PRI_IDE AUDIO CHA_FAN1 Intel® 975X MCH...
... SPDIF_O2 EATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O ESATA PARALLEL PORT FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5W64 WS PRO DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 EATXPWR EZ_PLUG PRI_IDE AUDIO CHA_FAN1 Intel® 975X MCH...
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... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5W64 WS PRO P5W64 WS PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5W64 WS PRO P5W64 WS PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® P5W64 WS PRO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5W64 WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-11 A B A B A B B A 3. 2.
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® P5W64 WS PRO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5W64 WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-11 A B A B A B B A 3. 2.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5W64 WS PRO DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5W64 WS PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB...four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5W64 WS PRO DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5W64 WS PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB...four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, ...
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... V8.241.0.0 nVIDIA GeForce PCX5900 V6.14.10.8198 nVIDIA GeForce 6200 V6.14.10.8198 ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-23 AS05) PCIEX16_1 OS Environment WinXP Pro. PN: 109-A47401-10 (BIOS: V009.007.001.004) PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Win2003-64 Standard R2 Pass... ASUS EAX850XT PE Rev. Pass (BIOS: 7249.9.12.5.2AS05) PCIEX16_2 (CrossFire) ASUS EN5900 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. V1.00 (BIOS: V554D.9.7.1.AS02) PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro.(CHT) Pass ASUS EAX850PRO PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. Pass (BIOS: V5D4F.9.7. 1.4.AS02) ASUS EAX850XT 256MB Rev. V1.02 (BIOS...
... V8.241.0.0 nVIDIA GeForce PCX5900 V6.14.10.8198 nVIDIA GeForce 6200 V6.14.10.8198 ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-23 AS05) PCIEX16_1 OS Environment WinXP Pro. PN: 109-A47401-10 (BIOS: V009.007.001.004) PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Win2003-64 Standard R2 Pass... ASUS EAX850XT PE Rev. Pass (BIOS: 7249.9.12.5.2AS05) PCIEX16_2 (CrossFire) ASUS EN5900 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. V1.00 (BIOS: V554D.9.7.1.AS02) PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro.(CHT) Pass ASUS EAX850PRO PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. Pass (BIOS: V5D4F.9.7. 1.4.AS02) ASUS EAX850XT 256MB Rev. V1.02 (BIOS...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-27 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5W64 WS PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5W64 WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-27 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5W64 WS PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5W64 WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use...
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...drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5W64 WS PRO 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Pin 5 on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA.... Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5W64 WS PRO IDE connector • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Insert one of the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-31
...drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5W64 WS PRO 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Pin 5 on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA.... Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5W64 WS PRO IDE connector • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Insert one of the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-31
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... or Master - Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray If any device jumper is set . ® P5W64 WS PRO GND SATA_TXP2 SATA_TXN2 GND SATA_RXN2 SATA_RXP2 GND GND SATA_TXP3 SATA_TXN3 GND SATA_RXN3 SATA_RXP3 GND GND SATA_RXP0 SATA_RXN0 GND SATA_TXN0 SATA_TXP0 GND SATA4...
... or Master - Cable-Select Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray If any device jumper is set . ® P5W64 WS PRO GND SATA_TXP2 SATA_TXN2 GND SATA_RXN2 SATA_RXP2 GND GND SATA_TXP3 SATA_TXN3 GND SATA_RXN3 SATA_RXP3 GND GND SATA_RXP0 SATA_RXN0 GND SATA_TXN0 SATA_TXP0 GND SATA4...
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... r and M a r v e l l S A T A B O O T R O M items in S t a n d a r d I D E mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the table below for details. ® P5W64 WS PRO GND RSATA_TX_0_DP RSATA_TX_0_DN GND RSATA_RX_0_DN RSATA_RX_0_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_1_DP RSATA_TX_1_DN GND RSATA_RX_1_DN RSATA_RX_1_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_2_DP RSATA_TX_2_DN GND RSATA_RX_2_DN RSATA_RX_2_DP GND EXT_SATA3 EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1...Use SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data disk 4 . ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-33 Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows®...
... r and M a r v e l l S A T A B O O T R O M items in S t a n d a r d I D E mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the table below for details. ® P5W64 WS PRO GND RSATA_TX_0_DP RSATA_TX_0_DN GND RSATA_RX_0_DN RSATA_RX_0_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_1_DP RSATA_TX_1_DN GND RSATA_RX_1_DN RSATA_RX_1_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_2_DP RSATA_TX_2_DN GND RSATA_RX_2_DN RSATA_RX_2_DP GND EXT_SATA3 EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1...Use SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data disk 4 . ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-33 Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows®...
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...S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS Setup to avail of the optical drive. ® P5W64 WS PRO Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ® P5W64 WS PRO AGND NC NC NC CD (black) P5W64 WS PRO Internal audio connector 6 . If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set... is for details. HD-Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5W64 WS PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard.
...S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS Setup to avail of the optical drive. ® P5W64 WS PRO Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ® P5W64 WS PRO AGND NC NC NC CD (black) P5W64 WS PRO Internal audio connector 6 . If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set... is for details. HD-Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5W64 WS PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard.
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...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5W64 WS PRO TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND IE1394_1 IE1394_2 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P5W64 WS PRO IEEE 1394 connectors Never connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 P5W64 WS PRO USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the IEEE 1394 connector. 7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-35 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, ...
...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® P5W64 WS PRO TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND IE1394_1 IE1394_2 TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND P5W64 WS PRO IEEE 1394 connectors Never connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 P5W64 WS PRO USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the IEEE 1394 connector. 7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-35 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, ...
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By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS (Default) P5W64 WS PRO Chassis intrusion connector ® P5W64 WS PRO +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when ...
By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS (Default) P5W64 WS PRO Chassis intrusion connector ® P5W64 WS PRO +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when ...
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... CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5W64 WS PRO Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 use the same Q-Fan 2 controller. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-37 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and...
... CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5W64 WS PRO Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 use the same Q-Fan 2 controller. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-37 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and...
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... the module to fit these connectors in only one orientation. COM1 PIN 1 ® P5W64 WS PRO P5W64 WS PRO COM port connector 1 2 . Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ® P5W64 WS PRO EATX12V EZ_PLUG +12V GND EZ_DET +5V P5W64 WS PRO ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V...
... the module to fit these connectors in only one orientation. COM1 PIN 1 ® P5W64 WS PRO P5W64 WS PRO COM port connector 1 2 . Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ® P5W64 WS PRO EATX12V EZ_PLUG +12V GND EZ_DET +5V P5W64 WS PRO ATX power connectors GND GND GND GND +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V...
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CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND LPC_PD# ® P5W64 WS PRO 13. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. GND smb_clk_main smb_data_main LAD2 LAD1 GND SERIRQ X X 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM 1 P5W64 WS PRO TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately.
CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND LPC_PD# ® P5W64 WS PRO 13. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. GND smb_clk_main smb_data_main LAD2 LAD1 GND SERIRQ X X 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM 1 P5W64 WS PRO TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately.
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...HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-41 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5W64 WS PRO IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (12-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ...; Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. P5W64 WS PRO System panel connector • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button ...
...HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-41 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5W64 WS PRO IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (12-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ...; Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. P5W64 WS PRO System panel connector • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button ...
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...P5W64-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...
...P5W64-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...