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...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7F-M WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-3 Before you for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack P7F-M WS Cables SATA data cable 6 Accessories IO shield 1 Card ASUS MIO audio card 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation User Guide 1 Packing...
...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7F-M WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-3 Before you for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack P7F-M WS Cables SATA data cable 6 Accessories IO shield 1 Card ASUS MIO audio card 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation User Guide 1 Packing...
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... while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-5 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. USB 2.0 technology The ... bandwidth. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The P7F-M WS supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth...
... while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-5 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. USB 2.0 technology The ... bandwidth. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The P7F-M WS supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth...
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Diagnosis card installation (optional 2-29 ASUS P7F-M WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P.
Diagnosis card installation (optional 2-29 ASUS P7F-M WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 G.P.
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... components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS P7F-M WS 2-3
... components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS P7F-M WS 2-3
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7F-M WS 2-9 PnP cap 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 3.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P7F-M WS 2-9 PnP cap 5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 3.
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...; LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. B 2. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-11
...; LGA1156 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in size and dimension. B 2. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-11
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... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-M WS 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB...
... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-M WS 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB...
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...). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the tables on...
...). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the tables on...
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... card on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) or MIO support This slot supports PCI Express cards that comply with MIO support (x4 link) ASUS P7F-M WS 2-17 This slot also supports a MIO (Media Input Output) audio card, which offers great sound quality to complement the robust video power.
... card on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) or MIO support This slot supports PCI Express cards that comply with MIO support (x4 link) ASUS P7F-M WS 2-17 This slot also supports a MIO (Media Input Output) audio card, which offers great sound quality to complement the robust video power.
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... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on automatically. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
... seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on automatically. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-21 Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 4. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 5. Shut down the system. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover or update the BIOS. 3.
To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-21 Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 4. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 5. Shut down the system. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover or update the BIOS. 3.
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... Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange - - ASUS P7F-M WS 2-23 Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects an external audio output...
... Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange - - ASUS P7F-M WS 2-23 Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects an external audio output...
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... of 1.75 A-3.7 A (44.4 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-25 CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA...
... of 1.75 A-3.7 A (44.4 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-25 CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA...
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.... 4. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-27 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system...
.... 4. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-27 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system...
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... motherboard. 2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to turn off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to restart the computer. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-29 Diagnosis card installation (optional) 2.8.1 G.P. Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the connector completely. Diagnosis card Ensure to turn ON or OFF...
... motherboard. 2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to turn off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to restart the computer. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-29 Diagnosis card installation (optional) 2.8.1 G.P. Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the connector completely. Diagnosis card Ensure to turn ON or OFF...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-4 ASUS P7F-M WS
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-4 ASUS P7F-M WS
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... power on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P7F-M WS 3-3 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4.
... power on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P7F-M WS 3-3 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P7F-M WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P7F-M WS
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... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7F-M WS 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Enter the BIOS setup program. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility...
... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7F-M WS 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Enter the BIOS setup program. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility...