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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N64 WS Professional specifications 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 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 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5N64 WS Professional specifications 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 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 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. ix
... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. ix
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...'s Multi-Video Processing technology. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the following...procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter ...
...'s Multi-Video Processing technology. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the following...procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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...COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 6 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5N64 WS Professional motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 ...items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S�B 1 p�...
...COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 6 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5N64 WS Professional motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 ...items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S�B 1 p�...
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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 environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI chipset The NVIDIA® ...features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly triple performance! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It's definitely one of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and ...
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 environment. NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI chipset The NVIDIA® ...features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly triple performance! This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It's definitely one of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and ...
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...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-3 WiFi-AP @n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP @n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for more details. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page ...65533;ta��il�s�. ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you will not suffer from signal loss like before. Dual-channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer...
...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-3 WiFi-AP @n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP @n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for more details. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page ...65533;ta��il�s�. ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you will not suffer from signal loss like before. Dual-channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer...
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...-channel network games. You can now talk to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-22 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-21 to external home theater audio systems via... 1, 10 and 5 functions, and the Marvell® 88SE6320 controller provides two internal SAS connectors for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-21 and 2-23 ...
...-channel network games. You can now talk to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-22 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-21 to external home theater audio systems via... 1, 10 and 5 functions, and the Marvell® 88SE6320 controller provides two internal SAS connectors for RAID 0 and 1 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-21 and 2-23 ...
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...lower power loss - See page 5-21 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with AI Gear 3+, this motherboard is running at minimum power and noise when you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to help save ...system can help you are temporarily away. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-19 for users. 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Longer Life & Higher Efficiency! creating more energy efficiency. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-5
...lower power loss - See page 5-21 for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with AI Gear 3+, this motherboard is running at minimum power and noise when you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to help save ...system can help you are temporarily away. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-19 for users. 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Longer Life & Higher Efficiency! creating more energy efficiency. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-5
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...Bundled with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support, providing more flexibility for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system...assists users in system checking by ASUS. Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Onboard SAS interface P5N64 WS Professional provides users with two onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports with P5N64 WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool ...
...Bundled with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support, providing more flexibility for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system...assists users in system checking by ASUS. Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Onboard SAS interface P5N64 WS Professional provides users with two onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports with P5N64 WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool ...
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...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 5-24 to 5-32 for users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install side-flow fan or passive... allows you easy ways to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-7 Furthermore, it provides options for details. Fanless Design - Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself...
...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 5-24 to 5-32 for users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install side-flow fan or passive... allows you easy ways to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 1-7 Furthermore, it provides options for details. Fanless Design - Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself...
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... BIOS settings. eliminates the need to 4-20 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to ...DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-34 for details. See page 4-19 to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page...
... BIOS settings. eliminates the need to 4-20 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to ...DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-34 for details. See page 4-19 to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-35 ASUS P5N64 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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-35 ASUS P5N64 WS Professional
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... with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...• Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5N64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5N64 WS Professional Onboard LED ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-1 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 ...
... with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...• Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5N64 WS PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5N64 WS Professional Onboard LED ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-1 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 ...
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... ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5N64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
... ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5N64 WS PRO 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
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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 FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 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™...
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 FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 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™...
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... the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket ..., or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-6 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® ...
... the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket ..., or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-6 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® ...
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to the left . 2. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-7 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the...
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to the left . 2. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 2-7 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. P5N64 WS PRO P5N64 WS Professional CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the...