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...altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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...the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Gear 5-12 5.3.4 AI Nap 5-14 5.3.5 AI Booster 5-15 5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.7 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-22 5.4 RAID configurations 5-27...36 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44...
...the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Gear 5-12 5.3.4 AI Nap 5-14 5.3.5 AI Booster 5-15 5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.7 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-22 5.4 RAID configurations 5-27...36 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44...
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... Make sure that your area. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid...humidity, and temperature extremes. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
... Make sure that your area. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid...humidity, and temperature extremes. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix...
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...-than and greater-than sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iW64WSPRO.ROM x Example: Means that you must press the Enter or Return key...
...-than and greater-than sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iW64WSPRO.ROM x Example: Means that you must press the Enter or Return key...
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... is that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-533 with CL=3 will not cause any usage problem, but only DDR2-533 2... the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. We recommend that it will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-15 Click the article titled "4 G B m e m o r y i n s t a l l e d b u t l e s s m e m o r y s i z e d e t e c t e d." If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System...
... is that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-533 with CL=3 will not cause any usage problem, but only DDR2-533 2... the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. We recommend that it will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-15 Click the article titled "4 G B m e m o r y i n s t a l l e d b u t l e s s m e m o r y s i z e d e t e c t e d." If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System...
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... install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. The value of this feature. The following item appears only when you to set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.
... install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. The value of this feature. The following item appears only when you to set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.
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.... Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-21 CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] or [AI NOS]. This item is set to enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum. Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced...
.... Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-21 CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] or [AI NOS]. This item is set to enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum. Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced...
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...] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset! loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH). Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] Setting a high MCH chipset voltage may...
...] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset! loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH). Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] Setting a high MCH chipset voltage may...
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...: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to the LAN (RJ-45) port. If this item to [Manual]. M o d e item is detected. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the...15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-23 POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to become unstable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This function is available only on...
...: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to the LAN (RJ-45) port. If this item to [Manual]. M o d e item is detected. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the...15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-23 POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you to become unstable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This function is available only on...
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...: [Auto] [2T] [3T]~[13T] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DDR SDRAM. 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Select an item then press...
...: [Auto] [2T] [3T]~[13T] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to the DDR SDRAM. 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Select an item then press...
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...UTILITY Power Boot Tools EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5W64-WS PRO VER: 0116 DATE: 08/01/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: BWiInN98SE DRIVERS LinuxDrivers Manual Software W64WSPRO.ROM WDG2WSP.ROM MSDOWNLD.TMP...Exit Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. NTFS format Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to run...
...UTILITY Power Boot Tools EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5W64-WS PRO VER: 0116 DATE: 08/01/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: BWiInN98SE DRIVERS LinuxDrivers Manual Software W64WSPRO.ROM WDG2WSP.ROM MSDOWNLD.TMP...Exit Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. NTFS format Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to run...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the U t i l i t i e s tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manuals menu The M a n u a l s menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the U t i l i t i e s tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manuals menu The M a n u a l s menu contains the user manuals for third party components and applications.
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The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-15 5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the Windows® OS taskbar. After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the task bar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 5-15 5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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... LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the ... if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...
... LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the ... if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...
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...4-38 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-45 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD...Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Gear 5-12 5.3.4 AI Nap 5-14 5.3.5 AI Booster 5-15 5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.7 SoundMAX® ...
...4-38 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-45 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD...Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Gear 5-12 5.3.4 AI Nap 5-14 5.3.5 AI Booster 5-15 5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.7 SoundMAX® ...
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...interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, ... system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If you detect any area...
...interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, ... system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If you detect any area...
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C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. N O T E : Tips and additional information to complete a task. Used to select. Example: Means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type ...
C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. N O T E : Tips and additional information to complete a task. Used to select. Example: Means that you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type ...
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... chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. The excess memory installation will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. I m p o r t a n t n o t i c e o n i n s t a l l i n g W i n d o w s® X P 3 2 - We recommend that it will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-400 by default setting. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-15 If you would like to 8 GB on each slot, but...
... chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. The excess memory installation will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. I m p o r t a n t n o t i c e o n i n s t a l l i n g W i n d o w s® X P 3 2 - We recommend that it will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-400 by default setting. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 2-15 If you would like to 8 GB on each slot, but...
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... [Auto] This feature allows you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. The following item appears only when you to set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. Only some latest CPUs support this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to adjust the CPU frequency.
... [Auto] This feature allows you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. The following item appears only when you to set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual]. Only some latest CPUs support this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to adjust the CPU frequency.
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...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [Manual] or [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] by default. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with ...85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.20V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V] Refer to the default setting [Auto]. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] ~...
...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items also appear when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item is set to [Manual] or [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] by default. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with ...85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.20V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V] Refer to the default setting [Auto]. ASUS P5W64 WS Professional 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] ~...