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OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support P e n t i u m® P r o c e s s o r E x t r e m e Edition (supports Hyper-Threading T e c h n o l o g y) Windows® 2000 Professional Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Home Windows® XP Home Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional Windows® Server 2003 - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface...
OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support P e n t i u m® P r o c e s s o r E x t r e m e Edition (supports Hyper-Threading T e c h n o l o g y) Windows® 2000 Professional Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Home Windows® XP Home Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional Windows® Server 2003 - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface...
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...information on these CPU features. The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should fit into the socket to remove (B). B 7. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ...processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® ...
...information on these CPU features. The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should fit into the socket to remove (B). B 7. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ...processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom-left corner of the socket. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® ...
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... x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-667 DIMMs may check the URLs below . I m p o r t a n t n o t i c e o n i n s t a l l i n g W i n d o w s® X P 3 2 - The excess memory installation will be downgraded to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-15 You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below for system devices.
... x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-667 DIMMs may check the URLs below . I m p o r t a n t n o t i c e o n i n s t a l l i n g W i n d o w s® X P 3 2 - The excess memory installation will be downgraded to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-15 You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below for system devices.
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... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the corresponding... 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s...
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the corresponding... 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s...
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... wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a ... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-3 Click Next...
... wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a ... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-3 Click Next...
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... IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the...
... IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the...
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... o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e to the default setting S - If you are using the support CD. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-17 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for better OS compatibility. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode... do not install any of these options and encounter problems, revert to [Compatible Mode] before creating a boot disk using OS supporting native mode, including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] If you set to be used. The C o m b i ...
... o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e to the default setting S - If you are using the support CD. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-17 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for better OS compatibility. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode... do not install any of these options and encounter problems, revert to [Compatible Mode] before creating a boot disk using OS supporting native mode, including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] If you set to be used. The C o m b i ...
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When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-47 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously...Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select O K to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from ...
When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-47 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously...Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select O K to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from ...
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...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail ...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-1 E X E to change at any time without notice. Always ...
...Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail ...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-1 E X E to change at any time without notice. Always ...
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... Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
... Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-5 Marvell 6141 SATA 64bit Driver for P5WDG2 Allows you to create a Marvell® 6145 SATA driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system for P5W64. Marvell 6145 32/64bit Driver for P5W64 Allows you to create a Marvell® 6141 SATA driver disk for Windows® XP/ 2000/2003 for P5WDG2. ...Make Intel ICH7R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 6141 SATA driver disk for a 64-bit system for P5WDG2. Marvell 6141 SATA XP/2000/2003 Driver for P5WDG2 Allows you to make RAID/...
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-5 Marvell 6141 SATA 64bit Driver for P5WDG2 Allows you to create a Marvell® 6145 SATA driver disk for a 32-/64-bit system for P5W64. Marvell 6145 32/64bit Driver for P5W64 Allows you to create a Marvell® 6141 SATA driver disk for Windows® XP/ 2000/2003 for P5WDG2. ...Make Intel ICH7R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 6141 SATA driver disk for a 64-bit system for P5WDG2. Marvell 6141 SATA XP/2000/2003 Driver for P5WDG2 Allows you to make RAID/...
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... Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to the utility main menu. To reset a RAID set drive. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to the utility main menu. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-37 R A I D, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will revert back to select...
... Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to the utility main menu. To reset a RAID set drive. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to the utility main menu. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-37 R A I D, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will revert back to select...
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... floppy to drive B:\ Press a key to boot from the support CD. Please insert your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-39 Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to create by typing the number preceding the option, then press . When finished...-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then press the corresponding number to format the floppy disk. 8. The screens shown in Windows® environment. Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment: 1. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver...
... floppy to drive B:\ Press a key to boot from the support CD. Please insert your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-39 Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to create by typing the number preceding the option, then press . When finished...-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then press the corresponding number to format the floppy disk. 8. The screens shown in Windows® environment. Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment: 1. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver...
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... x t. 4. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS utility." • Make sure that will conveniently guide you wish to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or... Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-9 View the online help or readme ...
... x t. 4. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS utility." • Make sure that will conveniently guide you wish to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or... Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-9 View the online help or readme ...
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...ns at one meter accuracy. Click the R u n button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The R u n ...button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual ...
...ns at one meter accuracy. Click the R u n button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The R u n ...button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual ...
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-13 You can also set the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar. • When AI Gear is enabled, the system will automatically optimize the CPU and chassis fan speed according to the system loading. • The AI Booster (AI NOS) and AI Gear functions cannot be enabled simutaneously.
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-13 You can also set the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar. • When AI Gear is enabled, the system will automatically optimize the CPU and chassis fan speed according to the system loading. • The AI Booster (AI NOS) and AI Gear functions cannot be enabled simutaneously.
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5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-15 The options on the Windows® OS taskbar.
5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-15 The options on the Windows® OS taskbar.
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... for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the...
... for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the...
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... (+) before D M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before W M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small display Large display...
... (+) before D M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before W M I I n f o r m a t i o n to display the available information. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-19 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Small display Large display...
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... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-21 The C o n f i g window has two tabs: S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d and P r e f e r e n c e. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory...
... threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-21 The C o n f i g window has two tabs: S e n s o r / T h r e s h o l d and P r e f e r e n c e. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory...