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... information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. •...; Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to the following parts:...
... information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. •...; Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to the following parts:...
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...® 88E8053 Gigabit LAN controller - P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots ATI CrossFire™ Storage LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
...® 88E8053 Gigabit LAN controller - P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots ATI CrossFire™ Storage LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
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... x16 Frequency from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors onboard ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker: - P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary High Definition Audio USB IEEE 1394a Overclocking features ASUS AI Life features Special features BIOS features P o we r Requirement Form Factor Realtek...
... x16 Frequency from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors onboard ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker: - P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary High Definition Audio USB IEEE 1394a Overclocking features ASUS AI Life features Special features BIOS features P o we r Requirement Form Factor Realtek...
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xiii P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 ... USB 2.0 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Serial port connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors CPU fan connector Power fan connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector (*Note: The SATA_RAID4 connector and external SATA port can not be...
xiii P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 ... USB 2.0 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Serial port connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors CPU fan connector Power fan connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector (*Note: The SATA_RAID4 connector and external SATA port can not be...
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... hub provide the vital interfaces for details. The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. The MCH supports the Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) that allows you to get high quality images. The Intel® ICH7R Southbridge...page 2-7 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 6 for details. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium...
... hub provide the vital interfaces for details. The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. The MCH supports the Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) that allows you to get high quality images. The Intel® ICH7R Southbridge...page 2-7 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Chapter 6 for details. Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium...
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...supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-21 and 2-22 for details. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 2-18 for details. PCI Express features point-to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium... to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s.
...supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-21 and 2-22 for details. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to 2-18 for details. PCI Express features point-to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium... to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s.
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See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 975X MCH chipset. This external port on the ... critical components generate. See pages 2-27 and 2-31 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the SATA-On-The-Go. AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page...
See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 975X MCH chipset. This external port on the ... critical components generate. See pages 2-27 and 2-31 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is the SATA-On-The-Go. AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page...
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1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for details. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN... a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-7 Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life...
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for details. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN... a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-7 Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life...
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... multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of their computers. See page 4-29 for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to achieve maximum system performance. See page 4-14 for ...you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-5 for details. PEG Link Mode This feature enhances your choice from the support CD in case when the...
... multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of their computers. See page 4-29 for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to achieve maximum system performance. See page 4-14 for ...you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-5 for details. PEG Link Mode This feature enhances your choice from the support CD in case when the...
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... Hyper-Threading technology, making four CPU threads possible. Refer to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-7 Standard, Windows® Server 2003 - OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Processor Extreme Edition...
... Hyper-Threading technology, making four CPU threads possible. Refer to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-7 Standard, Windows® Server 2003 - OS licensing support list Intel Dual-Core CPU support Processor Extreme Edition...
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... the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap ...-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these...
... the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap ...-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-9 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these...
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GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5WD2-E ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-35 12. If you ...making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a ...
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5WD2-E ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-35 12. If you ...making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a ...
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... ATX12V power plug for your reference. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics cards : Parallel ATA device : Serial ATA device : Optical drives : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.73 GHz Extreme Edition...may not boot up . • Make sure that the PSU can support at least DC 16A (peak 22A) on the +12V_2 lead. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to connect the 8-pin/4-pin EATX12 V power plug; ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-37
... ATX12V power plug for your reference. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics cards : Parallel ATA device : Serial ATA device : Optical drives : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.73 GHz Extreme Edition...may not boot up . • Make sure that the PSU can support at least DC 16A (peak 22A) on the +12V_2 lead. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400 W) PSU has been tested to connect the 8-pin/4-pin EATX12 V power plug; ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-37
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...Cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-23 Only some latest CPUs support this happens, revert to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status This... 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M Check LAN cable during POST. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for the selected NOS Mode. Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for more flexibility ...
...Cable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-23 Only some latest CPUs support this happens, revert to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status This... 0.0M 0.0M 0.0M Check LAN cable during POST. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for the selected NOS Mode. Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for more flexibility ...
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... if none is set to enable support for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. You can be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as FDD (for details. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... if none is set to enable support for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. You can be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as FDD (for details. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-25 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... feature flag to always return to enable or disable the microcode updation. In TM2 mode, the CPU core and VID are reduced. Use the < + > or < - > keys to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU's capability to enable TM or TM2 support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Scroll down the screen to display the following item appears only when you to zero...
... feature flag to always return to enable or disable the microcode updation. In TM2 mode, the CPU core and VID are reduced. Use the < + > or < - > keys to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU's capability to enable TM or TM2 support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Scroll down the screen to display the following item appears only when you to zero...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Disabled] Allows you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the...Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-27 When set to [Automatic], you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Set this item to ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Disabled] Allows you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the...Enabled] Allows you do not want to use the EIST feature. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 4-27 When set to [Automatic], you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Set this item to ...
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...ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 5-3 Click on an item to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS... Screen Saver Bring life to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to your computer in...
...ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 5-3 Click on an item to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. ASUS... Screen Saver Bring life to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to your computer in...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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...; 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5WD2-E Premium You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel...ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support...
...; 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5WD2-E Premium You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel...ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support...