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... the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. P5N64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5N64 WS Professional Onboard LED ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system...
... the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. P5N64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5N64 WS Professional Onboard LED ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system...
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... nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before...
... nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5N64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before...
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ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE ... KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LGA775 PWR_FAN EPU CPU_FAN Super I/O LAN1_USB12 AUDIO 88E1116 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 WFG NVIDIA® nForce® 790i(Ultra) SLI™ PCIEX1_1 P5N64 WS PRO PCIEX16_1 88SE6320 VIA VT6308S PCI1 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 NVIDIA® nForce® 790i(Ultra) SLI™ SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6...
ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-3 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE ... KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LGA775 PWR_FAN EPU CPU_FAN Super I/O LAN1_USB12 AUDIO 88E1116 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 WFG NVIDIA® nForce® 790i(Ultra) SLI™ PCIEX1_1 P5N64 WS PRO PCIEX16_1 88SE6320 VIA VT6308S PCI1 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 NVIDIA® nForce® 790i(Ultra) SLI™ SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6...
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... to a 135º angle. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-7 Lift the load lever...
... to a 135º angle. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-7 Lift the load lever...
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CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P5N64 WS PRO DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5N64 WS Professional 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P5N64 WS PRO DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5N64 WS Professional 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... to default values. • Due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. P5N64 WS PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N64 WS Professional Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC...
... to default values. • Due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. P5N64 WS PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N64 WS Professional Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC...
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5N64 WS PRO PIN1 P5N64 WS Professional Floppy disk drive connector Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information FLOPPY NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. P5N64 WS PRO PIN1 P5N64 WS Professional Floppy disk drive connector Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information FLOPPY NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5N64 WS PRO PIN1 P5N64 WS Professional IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes... The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-25 Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-...
...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5N64 WS PRO PIN1 P5N64 WS Professional IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes... The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-25 Connect the blue connector to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-...
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... R P5N64 WS PRO GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND SATA3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA4 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5B SATA Connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5N64 WS Professional...
... R P5N64 WS PRO GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND SATA3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA4 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5B SATA Connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5N64 WS Professional...
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... connected the SAS signal cables and installed SAS hard disk drives; P5N64 WS PRO SAS1 SAS2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5N64 WS Professional SAS connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before...(7-pin SAS1-2) These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set using the yellow SAS RAID connectors (SAS1-2). ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-27 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two SAS hard disk drives to 5.4.4 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations or the...
... connected the SAS signal cables and installed SAS hard disk drives; P5N64 WS PRO SAS1 SAS2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5N64 WS Professional SAS connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before...(7-pin SAS1-2) These connectors are for details. • Before creating a RAID set using the yellow SAS RAID connectors (SAS1-2). ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-27 To configure RAID 0 or RAID 1, install two SAS hard disk drives to 5.4.4 Marvell® SAS RAID configurations or the...
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...to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V P5N64 WS PRO IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5N64 WS Professional IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB ...is for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P5N64 WS PRO USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5N64 WS Professional USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 6. You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-...
...to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V P5N64 WS PRO IE1394_2 PIN 1 P5N64 WS Professional IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a USB cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB ...is for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P5N64 WS PRO USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5N64 WS Professional USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 6. You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-...
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Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 7. COM1 PIN 1 P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional Serial port2(COM1) connector ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-29 P5N64 WS PRO CD P5N64 WS Professional Internal audio connector 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow ...
Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 7. COM1 PIN 1 P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional Serial port2(COM1) connector ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-29 P5N64 WS PRO CD P5N64 WS Professional Internal audio connector 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow ...
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.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5N64 WS PRO CHASSIS P5N64 WS Professional Chassis intrusion connector 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors....CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P5N64 WS PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 P5N64 WS Professional Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 10. Connect ...
.... Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5N64 WS PRO CHASSIS P5N64 WS Professional Chassis intrusion connector 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors....CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P5N64 WS PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 P5N64 WS Professional Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 10. Connect ...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional TPM connector ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high...
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional TPM connector ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-31 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard's high...
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... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P5N64 WS PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5N64 WS Professional ATX power connectors • For a fully configured... fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC P5N64 WS PRO GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P5N64 WS Professional ATX power connectors • For a fully configured... fit. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
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... RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5N64 WS PRO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode...you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5N64 WS Professional System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...(20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-33 14.
... RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5N64 WS PRO PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode...you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5N64 WS Professional System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...(20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-33 14.
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... the DIMM sockets, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional TPM connector 2. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-35 Diagnosis card installation 2.8.1 G.P. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to avoid electrical shock hazard. 1. Reset Button. 2.8 G.P. Press...
... the DIMM sockets, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional TPM connector 2. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-35 Diagnosis card installation 2.8.1 G.P. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to avoid electrical shock hazard. 1. Reset Button. 2.8 G.P. Press...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF080/A LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N64-WS PRO VER: 0136 DATE: 03/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC... USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF080/A LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N64-WS PRO VER: 0136 DATE: 03/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC... USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...
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...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the sub-menu. Please see section 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker ... items allow you to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF080/A LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N64-WS PRO VER: 0136 DATE: 03/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the sub-menu. Please see section 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Ai Tweaker ... items allow you to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF080/A LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5N64-WS PRO VER: 0136 DATE: 03/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...