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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E WS Professional specifications summary xii 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E WS Professional specifications summary xii 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6...
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...electronic products. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any area where...using an adpater or extension cord. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Contact a...
...electronic products. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any area where...using an adpater or extension cord. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Contact a...
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...the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI ...
...the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E WS Professional motherboard! ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for 4 devices...
... USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E WS Professional motherboard! ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for 4 devices...
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...for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.... 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of...
...for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.... 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of...
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... Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without the cost of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on cards. Dual RAID solution The Intel® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with...
... Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without the cost of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on cards. Dual RAID solution The Intel® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with...
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...while recording. See pages 4-31 and 5-26 for details. See page 5-14 for users to the motherboard. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to date. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ...video conference and recording. Fanless Design - This unique module eliminates the trouble of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ...
...while recording. See pages 4-31 and 5-26 for details. See page 5-14 for users to the motherboard. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to date. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ...video conference and recording. Fanless Design - This unique module eliminates the trouble of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to...disk containing the BIOS file. Profile that provides even more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to page 2-13 for a more precise overclocking options to convert your BIOS... easily without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to...disk containing the BIOS file. Profile that provides even more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to page 2-13 for a more precise overclocking options to convert your BIOS... easily without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
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... When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. function. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when... at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need to 4-21 for speed. eliminates the need for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
... When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. function. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when... at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E WS Professional 1- Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need to 4-21 for speed. eliminates the need for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E WS Professional
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E WS Professional
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...the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a...the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply...
...the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a...the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply...
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...indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it ...
...indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it ...
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ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (...X38 PRI_IDE CHA_FAN2 ICS Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD P5E WS PRO DET_X16_2 ALC888 PCIEX16_2 VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 IE1394_2 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404 Marvell® ...
ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (...X38 PRI_IDE CHA_FAN2 ICS Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD P5E WS PRO DET_X16_2 ALC888 PCIEX16_2 VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_PCI2 IE1394_2 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404 Marvell® ...
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... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any... damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 /...
... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any... damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 /...
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... not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
... not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E WS Professional 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E WS PRO P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
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... on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...