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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P7F-M WS specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P7F-M WS specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
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.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter...
.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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...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...ASUS MIO audio card 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation User Guide 1 Packing Qty. 1 pcs per carton Standard Bulk Pack P7F-M WS -1 -1 1 10 pcs per carton Items ASUS MIO audio card Description Discrete 8 channel audio card provides the clearest high quality sounds If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7F...
...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...ASUS MIO audio card 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation User Guide 1 Packing Qty. 1 pcs per carton Standard Bulk Pack P7F-M WS -1 -1 1 10 pcs per carton Items ASUS MIO audio card Description Discrete 8 channel audio card provides the clearest high quality sounds If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P7F...
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...-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS1xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature and current limits.... The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P7F-M WS xxS1xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Xeon 3400 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon 3400 processors in the ...
...-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS1xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature and current limits.... The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P7F-M WS xxS1xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Xeon 3400 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon 3400 processors in the ...
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PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-5 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel...
PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P7F-M WS 1-5 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel...
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...voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (2000hrs) onboard for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is ..., and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to different destinations. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS MIO audio card is monitored for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative...
...voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (2000hrs) onboard for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is ..., and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to different destinations. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS MIO audio card is monitored for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS P7F-M WS 2-3 This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on ... any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS P7F-M WS 2-3 This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. •...any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on ... any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
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.... Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the... chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Place this ...
.... Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to unplug the... chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Place this ...
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... that the socket box is facing toward you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the ...if you and the load lever is on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 2.
... that the socket box is facing toward you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the ...if you and the load lever is on the LGA1156 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 2.
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... B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-11 B 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the ...connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. The LGA1156 socket is closest to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. To ...
... B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-11 B 2. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the ...connector. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. The LGA1156 socket is closest to install. • Use an LGA1156-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. To ...
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... and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you... fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A...
... and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you... fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A...
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...or 1333 MHz DIMM • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are developed for better performance with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the..., or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-M WS 2-13
...or 1333 MHz DIMM • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are developed for better performance with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the..., or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-M WS 2-13
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... DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch...
... DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch...
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... the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install... 3. Secure the card to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion...
... the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install... 3. Secure the card to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion...