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Before you for the following items. ASUS Digital Home Accessories • ASUS EZ Backup SATA cables 2 Accessories • 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set (USB, IEEE 1394a, system panel) - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...8226; User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5W motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5W 1- for retail version only • 1 x IEEE 1394a port module • 2 x SATA cables •...
Before you for the following items. ASUS Digital Home Accessories • ASUS EZ Backup SATA cables 2 Accessories • 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set (USB, IEEE 1394a, system panel) - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...8226; User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5W motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5W 1- for retail version only • 1 x IEEE 1394a port module • 2 x SATA cables •...
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... power requirement. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5W 1- The Intel® EM64T feature allows your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. See page 2-24 for details. ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™...
... power requirement. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by carrying data in packets. ASUS P5W 1- The Intel® EM64T feature allows your display configurations and advanced 3D settings. See page 2-24 for details. ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™...
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ASUS P5W 1- These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details on how to configure RAID. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with multiple RAID functionality that allows you to build a RAID 10 set through a cross‑configuration of ASUS EZ-... three or more hard disk drives. • Cross-RAID allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. • ASUS EZ-Backup. Refer to Chapter 5 for your networking needs. See page 2-28 for details. Multi-RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the...
ASUS P5W 1- These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details on how to configure RAID. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with multiple RAID functionality that allows you to build a RAID 10 set through a cross‑configuration of ASUS EZ-... three or more hard disk drives. • Cross-RAID allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. • ASUS EZ-Backup. Refer to Chapter 5 for your networking needs. See page 2-28 for details. Multi-RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the...
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...layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS P5W 1- Four additional settings are available for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by allowing the motherboard to ...automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the CPU and power supply module. ASUS exclusive two-slot thermal design ASUS two-slot thermal design provides better air-flow and lower VGA cards temperature than other brans' one-slot design,...
...layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS P5W 1- Four additional settings are available for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by allowing the motherboard to ...automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the CPU and power supply module. ASUS exclusive two-slot thermal design ASUS two-slot thermal design provides better air-flow and lower VGA cards temperature than other brans' one-slot design,...
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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 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P5W
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P5W
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... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5W 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5W 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
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The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. ASUS P5W 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. ASUS P5W 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
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.... DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumpers 1. Microphone port (pink) 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. IEEE 1394a port 4. ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. LAN2 (RJ-45) port 6. Line Out port (lime) 10. Clear RTC...) Page 2-14 2-24 2-24 2-24 Page 2-26 2-27 Page 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-30 ASUS P5W 2-
.... DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumpers 1. Microphone port (pink) 11. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. IEEE 1394a port 4. ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. LAN2 (RJ-45) port 6. Line Out port (lime) 10. Clear RTC...) Page 2-14 2-24 2-24 2-24 Page 2-26 2-27 Page 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-30 ASUS P5W 2-
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...CPU. • Install an additional chassis fan to ensure system stability. ASUS P5W 2- Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using... system stability. • Install a chassis fan with embedded dual physical cores and Hyper-Threading technology, making four CPU threads possible. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
...CPU. • Install an additional chassis fan to ensure system stability. ASUS P5W 2- Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using... system stability. • Install a chassis fan with embedded dual physical cores and Hyper-Threading technology, making four CPU threads possible. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
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Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5W 2- Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT ...
Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5W 2- Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT ...
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CPU_FAN P5W DH DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5W DH DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5W 2-11 2.
CPU_FAN P5W DH DELUXE GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5W DH DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5W 2-11 2.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. ASUS P5W 2-13
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. ASUS P5W 2-13
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... lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. If this motherboard can only support up to chipset limitation, DDR2-533 with CL=4 will not give users the benefit of ... will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If you want to run at DDR2-400 by default setting. ASUS P5W 2-15 aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. You also may not match Intel®'s ...
... lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. If this motherboard can only support up to chipset limitation, DDR2-533 with CL=4 will not give users the benefit of ... will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If you want to run at DDR2-400 by default setting. ASUS P5W 2-15 aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. You also may not match Intel®'s ...
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... Heat-Sink Package - SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 ZCE6K4T51083QC - SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) - DS BL12864AA664.16FA Heat-Sink Package - DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) - ASUS P5W 2-17 SS K•R667D2N5/512 E5108AE-6E-E - SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 K4T56083QF-ZCE6 - DS 78.01092.420 E5108AE-6E-E -
... Heat-Sink Package - SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 ZCE6K4T51083QC - SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) - DS BL12864AA664.16FA Heat-Sink Package - DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) - ASUS P5W 2-17 SS K•R667D2N5/512 E5108AE-6E-E - SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 K4T56083QF-ZCE6 - DS 78.01092.420 E5108AE-6E-E -
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...;• - • -• -• • - - - - - - - DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A - DS HYMP512U728-C4 - SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E - DS KVR533D2N4/1G - SS HYMP564U728-C4 - DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 - SS 25V2H8EL5CB4-J43 - ASUS P5W 2-19 SS M378T3253FG0-CD5 - SS 25V6S8SSD5F4-K43 - Chip Side(s) brand Part No. 256 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512...
...;• - • -• -• • - - - - - - - DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A - DS HYMP512U728-C4 - SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E - DS KVR533D2N4/1G - SS HYMP564U728-C4 - DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 - SS 25V2H8EL5CB4-J43 - ASUS P5W 2-19 SS M378T3253FG0-CD5 - SS 25V6S8SSD5F4-K43 - Chip Side(s) brand Part No. 256 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512...
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... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the 1 socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5W 2-21 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
... DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the 1 socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5W 2-21 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
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...shared - - - - - shared - - - - Serial ATA - - - - - - - Onboard 1394 - - - - - USB controller 4 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - - - - - Onboard LAN2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared IDE - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5W 2-23 PCIE x16 1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Onboard LAN1 - - - PCIE x16...
...shared - - - - - shared - - - - Serial ATA - - - - - - - Onboard 1394 - - - - - USB controller 4 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - - PCI slot 3 - - - - - - - Onboard LAN2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared IDE - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5W 2-23 PCIE x16 1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Onboard LAN1 - - - PCIE x16...
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ASUS P5W 2-25 • We recommend that support CrossFire™ mode. ** The speed of the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) changes to the table below for possible ...
ASUS P5W 2-25 • We recommend that support CrossFire™ mode. ** The speed of the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) changes to the table below for possible ...
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... ATA hard disk drives on the EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2 connectors on the motherboard, and you are ready to select the ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode. ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) This jumper allows you to build a RAID 1 set without any jumper or... BIOS setting. For detailed information about ASUS EZ-Backup, see section "5.4.4 Silicon Image® RAID configuration." ® P5W RAID Setting P5W RAID_SEL 1 1 RAID1 [Safe mode] (Default) BIG mode 1 RAID0 [Fast mode] ASUS P5W 2-27 2. Keeping the default setting RAID 1 allows you to mirror ...
... ATA hard disk drives on the EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2 connectors on the motherboard, and you are ready to select the ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode. ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) This jumper allows you to build a RAID 1 set without any jumper or... BIOS setting. For detailed information about ASUS EZ-Backup, see section "5.4.4 Silicon Image® RAID configuration." ® P5W RAID Setting P5W RAID_SEL 1 1 RAID1 [Safe mode] (Default) BIG mode 1 RAID0 [Fast mode] ASUS P5W 2-27 2. Keeping the default setting RAID 1 allows you to mirror ...
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... Front Speaker Out Mic In - Longer cables support higher power requirements to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5W 2-29 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an...
... Front Speaker Out Mic In - Longer cables support higher power requirements to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. Line Out port (lime). ASUS P5W 2-29 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an...
