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... Video on S3 Resume 4-33 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-33 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-34 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.4 Security 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 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 information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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...
... Video on S3 Resume 4-33 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-33 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-34 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.4 Security 4-41 4.7 Tools 4-44 4.7.1 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 information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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...
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... configuration. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... configuration. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the available options. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... page for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
... page for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
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... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth only. • Connect the EZ Plug™ when using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply, or if the cards do not have auxiliary power plugs. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Installing in PCIEX16_1 (blue slot) to avail of qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards for this motherboard. • I n s i n g l e c a r d m o d e, install the VGA...
... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth only. • Connect the EZ Plug™ when using two graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply, or if the cards do not have auxiliary power plugs. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Installing in PCIEX16_1 (blue slot) to avail of qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards for this motherboard. • I n s i n g l e c a r d m o d e, install the VGA...
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...motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
...motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
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...-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-13 To change the value of the selected item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen...
...-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-13 To change the value of the selected item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen...
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... each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...
... each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...
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... you to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you want to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in AHCI/RAID mode SATA controller is forced...
... you to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE]. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you want to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in AHCI/RAID mode SATA controller is forced...
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... f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [RAID]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version Build Date : 0201 : 07/03/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz :2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. A T A B O O T R O M appears...
... f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [RAID]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version Build Date : 0201 : 07/03/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz :2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. A T A B O O T R O M appears...
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...the system to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items...
...the system to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enables USB host controllers. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items...
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...options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control PEG Link Mode Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable...
...options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control PEG Link Mode Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Enable...
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... Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the PCI Express graphics card buffer. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use...
... Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the PCI Express graphics card buffer. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use...
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... the ACPI state. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When set to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Setting this...
... the ACPI state. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When set to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Setting this...
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... to disabled password. After you set a password, this item to erase the RTC RAM. To set or change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. 4.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change password. Confirm the password when prompted. If you forget your password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-41 Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No...
... to disabled password. After you set a password, this item to erase the RTC RAM. To set or change the supervisor password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. 4.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change password. Confirm the password when prompted. If you forget your password. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-41 Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No...
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..., Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC...
..., Inc. 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for details. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC...
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Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-1 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN...
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-1 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN...
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...) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to install. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The U t i l i t i e s menu displays the software applications and utilities that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts.
...) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to install. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The U t i l i t i e s menu displays the software applications and utilities that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts.
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...then press to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1), and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through...
...then press to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1), and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through...
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... "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a 32-bit system. 9. Refer to create a Marvell® 88SE6141 SATA2 RAID driver disk for details. 3. Follow screen instructions to the selected hard disk drive. Place the motherboard support CD in Windows® environment: 1. Click the M a k e D i s k menu tab, then select the RAID driver disk you are copied to prevent computer virus infection. 10. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to install the RAID drivers. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support
... "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for a 32-bit system. 9. Refer to create a Marvell® 88SE6141 SATA2 RAID driver disk for details. 3. Follow screen instructions to the selected hard disk drive. Place the motherboard support CD in Windows® environment: 1. Click the M a k e D i s k menu tab, then select the RAID driver disk you are copied to prevent computer virus infection. 10. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to install the RAID drivers. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support
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Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-23 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.
Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-23 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.