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Contents 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-32 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-32 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact ...
Contents 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-32 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-32 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact ...
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...; Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to support Dual PCI Express graphics, along with Intel® 05B/ 05A and 04B/04A processors. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with 1066/ 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket...
...; Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to support Dual PCI Express graphics, along with Intel® 05B/ 05A and 04B/04A processors. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with 1066/ 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket...
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...® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in high-bandwidth, business-critical applications such as Fiber Channel, RAID, InfiniBrand™ Architecture, and iSCSI. This high speed interface is backward-compatible with PCI-based hardware and software, enables users to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the rear panel. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
...® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in high-bandwidth, business-critical applications such as Fiber Channel, RAID, InfiniBrand™ Architecture, and iSCSI. This high speed interface is backward-compatible with PCI-based hardware and software, enables users to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the rear panel. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
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... a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts...
... a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts...
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... adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign...
... adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to do not need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign...
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... this motherboard. • I n s i n g l e c a r d m o d e, install the VGA card in PCIEX16_2 (black slot) will cause the card to the next page for the list of full x16 bandwidth. The figure shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. Each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth only. • Connect the EZ Plug™ when using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply, or if the cards do not have auxiliary power plugs. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
... this motherboard. • I n s i n g l e c a r d m o d e, install the VGA card in PCIEX16_2 (black slot) will cause the card to the next page for the list of full x16 bandwidth. The figure shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. Each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth only. • Connect the EZ Plug™ when using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply, or if the cards do not have auxiliary power plugs. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
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... the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in case you...
... the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in case you...
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... Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [11:51:19] Use [ENTER...
... Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [11:51:19] Use [ENTER...
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... sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-15 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Setting to the device occurs...
... sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-15 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Setting to the device occurs...
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... Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the configuration for the IDE devices installed in AHCI/RAID mode SATA controller is forced to...
... Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configure SATA As [Standard IDE] Sets the configuration for the IDE devices installed in AHCI/RAID mode SATA controller is forced to...
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...Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz :2 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The O n b o a r d S e r i a l - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM...
...Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz :2 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The O n b o a r d S e r i a l - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM...
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... l l e r is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB host controllers. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to [Enabled]. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. The...
... l l e r is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB host controllers. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to [Enabled]. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled] Enables USB host controllers. The...
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...# to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Select an item then press to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM ECC Mode [Auto] Allows you...
...# to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Select an item then press to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM ECC Mode [Auto] Allows you...
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... the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter...
... the PCI Express graphics card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter...
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... "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-39 Change Supervisor...
... "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-39 Change Supervisor...
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... to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5WDG2-WS...
... to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5WDG2-WS...
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...; 88SE6141 Serial ATA II RAID driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. You can install this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and driver options vary under...
...; 88SE6141 Serial ATA II RAID driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. You can install this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and driver options vary under...
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... smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to install. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu...
... smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to install. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu...
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... power cable to the system or the motherboard user guide for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Select the item C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s, then press to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1), and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the BIOS Setup...
... power cable to the system or the motherboard user guide for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Select the item C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s, then press to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1), and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the BIOS Setup...
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...locate the driver disk utility. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to complete the process. 5. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 3. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to create a Marvell® 88SE6141 SATA2 RAID driver disk for details. 3. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the motherboard...
...locate the driver disk utility. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to complete the process. 5. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 3. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press , then insert the RAID driver disk to install the RAID drivers. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to create a Marvell® 88SE6141 SATA2 RAID driver disk for details. 3. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the motherboard...