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... vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5WDG2 WS Professional/ P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP specifications summary xi 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 Intelligence (AI) features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5WDG2 WS Professional/ P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP specifications summary xi 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 Intelligence (AI) features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional or P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x USB 2.0 module 1 x COM1 module 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional or P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x USB 2.0 module 1 x COM1 module 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items...
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... bandwidths of the current Serial ATA products with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory, which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2...system memory. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 975X Express MCH chipset. Serial ATA allows thinner, more efficient computing. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- The Intel® EM64T ...
... bandwidths of the current Serial ATA products with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory, which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2...system memory. Serial ATA I/II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 975X Express MCH chipset. Serial ATA allows thinner, more efficient computing. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- The Intel® EM64T ...
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... Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. The motherboard uses a special design on to systems and enable digital signatures for secure transactions.See page 2-43 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
... Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. The motherboard uses a special design on to systems and enable digital signatures for secure transactions.See page 2-43 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
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...to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes... BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from the available options. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
...to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes... BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from the available options. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
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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 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP
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 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP
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... that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any ... soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5WDG2-WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the ...
... that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any ... soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5WDG2-WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the ...
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... the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5WDG2 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5WDG2 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- 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. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- 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. 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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EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY ® P5WDG2 WS PRO DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY ® P5WDG2 WS PRO DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
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... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. This motherboard also supports the Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition, the latest CPU with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on...
... is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. This motherboard also supports the Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition, the latest CPU with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on...
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P5WDG2-WS PRO ® P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
P5WDG2-WS PRO ® P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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... Technology. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the...CPU features. Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should fit into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP ...
... Technology. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2- Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the...CPU features. Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should fit into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP ...
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A B B A 3. CPU_FAN P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-11 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A B B A 3. CPU_FAN P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5WDG2-WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-11 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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... + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1...the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5WDG2-WS PRO ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5WDG2-WS PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
... + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1...the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5WDG2-WS PRO ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5WDG2-WS PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-15 Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below for third party...
... (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-15 Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below for third party...
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DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed...
DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed...
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... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIX slot 1 PCIX slot 2 Onboard SATA Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN 1/2 PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller Serial ATA HD Audio A B C D E F G H - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-21
... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIX slot 1 PCIX slot 2 Onboard SATA Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN 1/2 PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller Serial ATA HD Audio A B C D E F G H - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-21
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... the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5WDG2-WS PRO Floppy disk drive connector 2. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the ... hole on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5WDG2-WS PRO IDE connector • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue,...
... the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5WDG2-WS PRO Floppy disk drive connector 2. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the ... hole on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5WDG2-WS PRO IDE connector • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue,...