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... x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - - P5WDG2 WS Professional/ P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394a USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features - Others BIOS features T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports Supports up to 150...
... x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - - P5WDG2 WS Professional/ P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP specifications summary IEEE 1394a USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features - Others BIOS features T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports Supports up to 150...
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... pages 4-23 and 5-13 for 3D graphics and other system-intensive applications. 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. With this utility, ... multiplier value for details. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses...
... pages 4-23 and 5-13 for 3D graphics and other system-intensive applications. 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. With this utility, ... multiplier value for details. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up to enhance system performance while still maintaining system stability. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses...
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... pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5WDG2-WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default... CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
... pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5WDG2-WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default... CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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... be stable. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. AI N.O.S. - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted...
... be stable. loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. AI N.O.S. - ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted...
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... the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The following item appears only when you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. The value of this happens, revert to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 100 to adjust the CPU...
... the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The following item appears only when you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. The value of this happens, revert to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 100 to adjust the CPU...
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... Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to [AI NOS]. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-21 This item is set to select the CPU VCore voltage. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set the PCI Express frequency...
... Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to [AI NOS]. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-21 This item is set to select the CPU VCore voltage. CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set the PCI Express frequency...
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...667] [fsb1333/ddr2-834] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to manually set to [AI NOS]. FSB Termination Voltage [... [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] Setting a high ICH chipset voltage may damage the chipset! NOS Mode [Auto] Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH). The following configuration ...
...667] [fsb1333/ddr2-834] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to manually set to [AI NOS]. FSB Termination Voltage [... [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] Setting a high ICH chipset voltage may damage the chipset! NOS Mode [Auto] Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH). The following configuration ...
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-23 The following items appear if the NOS Mode item is set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 ...Area Network (LAN) cable connected to choose the sensitivity of the AI NOS sensor. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to enable or disable LAN cable check ...
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-23 The following items appear if the NOS Mode item is set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 ...Area Network (LAN) cable connected to choose the sensitivity of the AI NOS sensor. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to enable or disable LAN cable check ...
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Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use as... specified high priority port will be given arbitration above VC0 but below VC1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-29
Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to use as... specified high priority port will be given arbitration above VC0 but below VC1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-29
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.../WiFi-AP model only) Installs the WiFi-AP Solo™ driver and application. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 5- USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the ...the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear application. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to install. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation ...
.../WiFi-AP model only) Installs the WiFi-AP Solo™ driver and application. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 5- USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the ...the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear application. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to install. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation ...
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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. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support 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. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support 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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...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS special features Thermal ASUS 8-Phase Power Design Stack Cool 2 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Heat-pipe thermal solution ASUS special features - PCI Express x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS special features Performance Intelligent overclocking tools: - P5WDG2 WS Professional specifications summary IEEE 1394a T1 1394a controller...
...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment ASUS special features Thermal ASUS 8-Phase Power Design Stack Cool 2 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Heat-pipe thermal solution ASUS special features - PCI Express x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS special features Performance Intelligent overclocking tools: - P5WDG2 WS Professional specifications summary IEEE 1394a T1 1394a controller...
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... DRAM) to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. See page 4-19 to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Four additional settings are available for more flexibility... system-intensive applications. See pages 4-23 and 5-13 for details. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for details. 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...
... DRAM) to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. See page 4-19 to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Four additional settings are available for more flexibility... system-intensive applications. See pages 4-23 and 5-13 for details. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for details. 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...
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5WDG2-WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.... 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-27 2.6 Jumpers...
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5WDG2-WS PRO ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5WDG2-WS PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.... 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 2-27 2.6 Jumpers...
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Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. M a n u a l - A I N . ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for stability...
Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. M a n u a l - A I N . ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-19 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for stability...
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... you to select the chipset voltage of the following configuration options: A u t o - Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%] [FSB960/DDR2-800] [Overclock 15%] [FSB1200/DDR2-800] [Overclock 20%] [FSB1280/DDR2-800] [Overclock 30%] [FSB1333/DDR2-667] [FSB1333/DDR2-834] The following item appears only when the A I O...[1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset! Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
... you to select the chipset voltage of the following configuration options: A u t o - Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%] [FSB960/DDR2-800] [Overclock 15%] [FSB1200/DDR2-800] [Overclock 20%] [FSB1280/DDR2-800] [Overclock 30%] [FSB1333/DDR2-667] [FSB1333/DDR2-834] The following item appears only when the A I O...[1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset! Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
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Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to choose the sensitivity of the Local Area Network...Enabled] This function is detected. Configuration options: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock XX%] Allows you to set to [Manual] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to [Sensitive] will trigger AI NOS with less CPU loading. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-23 The following items appear if the N O S M o d e item is set...
Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to choose the sensitivity of the Local Area Network...Enabled] This function is detected. Configuration options: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] Target Frequency [Overclock XX%] Allows you to set to [Manual] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to [Sensitive] will trigger AI NOS with less CPU loading. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-23 The following items appear if the N O S M o d e item is set...
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... use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. The specified...[Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]...
... use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 1] [PCI Express Port 5] [PCI Express Port 6] ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency. The specified...[Normal] PEG Root Control [Auto] Allows you to automatic the PCI Express graphics card root control. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]...
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.... This utility helps you to install. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon™ Gigabit Ethernet driver. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports...
.... This utility helps you to install. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon™ Gigabit Ethernet driver. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-3 Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports...
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-15 After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the task bar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the Windows® OS taskbar. 5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 5-15 After installing AI Booster from the bundled support CD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the task bar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Booster icon on the Windows® OS taskbar. 5.3.5 AI Booster The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.