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Contents 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 ...
Contents 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 ...
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...) with AI Gear 3+ utility - Diagnosis card - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS HE95 - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Onboard SAS interface - ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5N64 WS Professional specifications IEEE 1394 USB AI Lifestyle Unique...
...) with AI Gear 3+ utility - Diagnosis card - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS HE95 - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Onboard SAS interface - ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5N64 WS Professional specifications IEEE 1394 USB AI Lifestyle Unique...
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... package. It's designed for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See Chapter 6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health...
... package. It's designed for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See Chapter 6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health...
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... features provide complete support to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Onboard SAS interface P5N64 WS Professional provides users with two onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports with a better choice for details. See page 4-29.... See page 2-19 for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is fully compatible with P5N64 WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See page 2-27 for details. G.P.
... features provide complete support to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Onboard SAS interface P5N64 WS Professional provides users with two onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports with a better choice for details. See page 4-29.... See page 2-19 for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is fully compatible with P5N64 WS Professional motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See page 2-27 for details. G.P.
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...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting... to finetune voltages to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-31 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, and the...
...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting... to finetune voltages to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-31 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, and the...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 pins 1-2. 3. Removing ...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 pins 1-2. 3. Removing ...
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...BIOS and may vary depending on the motherboard. Set this item to [Auto] to allow FSB and memory to overclock proportionally. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-17 Memory Ratio [Auto] This sub-item appears only when you set the ratio between FSB and memory. ... when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to overclock proportionally. [Manual] Enter FSB and Memory clock manually. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ...
...BIOS and may vary depending on the motherboard. Set this item to [Auto] to allow FSB and memory to overclock proportionally. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-17 Memory Ratio [Auto] This sub-item appears only when you set the ratio between FSB and memory. ... when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to overclock proportionally. [Manual] Enter FSB and Memory clock manually. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ...
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...key. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you install a 45nm CPU. The values range from 0.85000V to set the CPU VCore voltage. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-19 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The minimum and standard value becomes...may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance CPU overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. The values range from 1.20V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Voltage. Command Per ...
...key. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you install a 45nm CPU. The values range from 0.85000V to set the CPU VCore voltage. ASUS P5N64 WS Professional 4-19 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The minimum and standard value becomes...may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance CPU overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. The values range from 1.20V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Voltage. Command Per ...
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... Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.30V to 2.00V with a 0.02V interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. SB 1.5VSB Voltage Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.50V to work stably under high voltage settings. Proceed...
... Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.30V to 2.00V with a 0.02V interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. SB 1.5VSB Voltage Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.50V to work stably under high voltage settings. Proceed...
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...allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P��5�N�6�4��W��S��P�r�o�fe�s�s�i�o�n�...;a�l 5-23 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
...allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P��5�N�6�4��W��S��P�r�o�fe�s�s�i�o�n�...;a�l 5-23 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.