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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS P10S WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x Q-connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items: User Manual ASUS P10S WS motherboard User manual Support DVD 8 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port bracket 1 x Q-connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x M.2 Screw package xiii
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.... Dual-Channel DDR4 2133 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR4 memory that 's up to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. ASUS P10S WS 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to enable top-flight performance (RAID 0) or data redundancy (RAID 1) via SATA mode. that features data transfer rates of DDR4...
.... Dual-Channel DDR4 2133 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR4 memory that 's up to 10 Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. ASUS P10S WS 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to enable top-flight performance (RAID 0) or data redundancy (RAID 1) via SATA mode. that features data transfer rates of DDR4...
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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P10S WS 1-3
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P10S WS 1-3
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-29 1-6 1-28 1-7 1-13 1-27 1-15 1-23 1-14 1-31 1-16 1-25 1-30 2-12 1-12 1-12 1-32 1-26 1-25 1-19 1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS P10S WS 1-5 M.2 Socket 3 18. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. EPU switch 10. USB 3.0 connectors...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-29 1-6 1-28 1-7 1-13 1-27 1-15 1-23 1-14 1-31 1-16 1-25 1-30 2-12 1-12 1-12 1-32 1-26 1-25 1-19 1-31 1-24 1-24 ASUS P10S WS 1-5 M.2 Socket 3 18. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 11. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. EPU switch 10. USB 3.0 connectors...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS P10S WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS P10S WS 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS P10S WS 1-9 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS P10S WS 1-9 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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shared Intel LAN1(I210) shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_4 shared - - - - - - - Intel SATA Controller - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(I210) - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - ASUS P10S WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - -
shared Intel LAN1(I210) shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - - - - - - SMBUS Controller shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x16_4 shared - - - - - - - Intel SATA Controller - - - - - - - Intel LAN2(I210) - - Intel xHCI shared - - - - - - - ASMedia 1142_1 shared - - - - - - ASUS P10S WS 1-11 PCIe x16_3 shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - -
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... compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after... seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P10S WS 1-13 function. 3.
... compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after... seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P10S WS 1-13 function. 3.
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Chapter 1 ASUS P10S WS 1-15 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 5.
Chapter 1 ASUS P10S WS 1-15 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 5.
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If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the EPU switch is solved. 2. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. ASUS P10S WS 1-17 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the EPU switch is solved. 2. EPU LED (OLED2) The EPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled. ASUS P10S WS 1-17 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Reset type detection (soft/hard). E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS P10S WS 1-19
... 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Reset type detection (soft/hard). E7 E8 Description Not used Power on the next page) ASUS P10S WS 1-19
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... Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is not available ASUS P10S WS 1-21 Chapter 1 Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1...
... Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is not available ASUS P10S WS 1-21 Chapter 1 Code 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1...
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... (Intel® RSTe) through the onboard Intel® C236 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P10S WS 1-23 Intel® C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to...
... (Intel® RSTe) through the onboard Intel® C236 chipset. Chapter 1 • These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P10S WS 1-23 Intel® C236 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to...
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... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P10S WS 1-25 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this...
... (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS P10S WS 1-25 By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this...
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... purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports only support Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS P10S WS 1-27 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with...
... purchased separately. • These connectors are based on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports only support Turbo Mode when using USB 3.0 Boost feature. ASUS P10S WS 1-27 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with...
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... up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P10S WS 1-29 Chapter 1 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to use two or more power-consuming devices. The...
... up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P10S WS 1-29 Chapter 1 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V; 6-pin EATX12V_1) These connectors are designed to use two or more power-consuming devices. The...
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ASUS P10S WS 1-31 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector on the motherboard. Refer to the technical documentation ...
ASUS P10S WS 1-31 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector on the motherboard. Refer to the technical documentation ...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS P10S WS 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS P10S WS 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1.
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... shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Load lever Load plate Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P10S WS 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any ...
... shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Load lever Load plate Retention tab Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P10S WS 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation • Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any ...
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2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS P10S WS 2-5
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS P10S WS 2-5