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...Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) + eSATA (1 port) module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS 2-in the long line of new features...your retailer. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P8B WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...
...Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) + eSATA (1 port) module 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s power cables 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x COM port cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS 2-in the long line of new features...your retailer. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P8B WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, ...
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... and Core i3 2nd generation desktop processors. Expect a brand-new gaming style you flexible options on CPU and memory to Quad-GPUs. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI...This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Diverse CPU and Memory supported The motherboard provides dual use . Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN For more reliable networking, the P8B WS features built-in the PC market, or more stable and...
... and Core i3 2nd generation desktop processors. Expect a brand-new gaming style you flexible options on CPU and memory to Quad-GPUs. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI...This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Diverse CPU and Memory supported The motherboard provides dual use . Built-in Dual Intel Server-Class Gigabit LAN For more reliable networking, the P8B WS features built-in the PC market, or more stable and...
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...chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 EFI BIOS(EZ Mode) Flexible, Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have ...to achieve a quiet and cool environment. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features and allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and...
...chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 EFI BIOS(EZ Mode) Flexible, Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have ...to achieve a quiet and cool environment. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features and allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management and fan speed control, voltage and...
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ASUS Crystal Sound 8 Channel Audio Codec The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit audio output, true BD lossless sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-7
ASUS Crystal Sound 8 Channel Audio Codec The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit audio output, true BD lossless sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-7
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 ASUS P8B WS
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-47 ASUS P8B WS
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B WS 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B WS 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-4 2-28 2-5 2-24 2-13 2-14 2-22 2-20 2-21 2-19 2-29 2-18 2-12 2-26 2-25 2-23 2-23 2-19 2-25 ASUS P8B WS 2-3
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-4 2-28 2-5 2-24 2-13 2-14 2-22 2-20 2-21 2-19 2-29 2-18 2-12 2-26 2-25 2-23 2-23 2-19 2-25 ASUS P8B WS 2-3
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2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B WS 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B WS 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIEx16_3 - - PCIEx16_4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - LAN1 (82574) - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8B WS 2-11 Programmable Interrupt 4 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for ...
shared - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIEx16_3 - - PCIEx16_4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - LAN1 (82574) - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8B WS 2-11 Programmable Interrupt 4 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for ...
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The GPU Boost Switch functions only when you install the DESKTOP CPU that supports onboard graphics. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable GPU speed. ASUS P8B WS 2-13 2. GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable when the system is powered off.
The GPU Boost Switch functions only when you install the DESKTOP CPU that supports onboard graphics. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable GPU speed. ASUS P8B WS 2-13 2. GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable when the system is powered off.
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to Enable. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within seconds. 2. ASUS P8B WS 2-15 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process.
This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to Enable. GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is solved. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within seconds. 2. ASUS P8B WS 2-15 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning, the DRAM_LED will blink. DRAM LED The DRAM_LED lights when the installed DIMMs incompatible with the motherboard or improperly installed. ASUS P8B WS 2-17 When using the MemOK! 5.
switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning, the DRAM_LED will blink. DRAM LED The DRAM_LED lights when the installed DIMMs incompatible with the motherboard or improperly installed. ASUS P8B WS 2-17 When using the MemOK! 5.
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Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. ASUS P8B WS 2-19 Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for the front fans and rear fans control. 2.
Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you installed will not work and the fan you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will always run at full speed. ASUS P8B WS 2-19 Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1-2, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for the front fans and rear fans control. 2.
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... 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8B WS 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer...
... 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8B WS 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer...
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Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS P8B WS 2-23 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 ...
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS P8B WS 2-23 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 ...
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... avail of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8B WS 2-25
... avail of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8B WS 2-25
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... mode OS in APIC mode Leave BIOS and pass control to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8B WS 2-27 Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the connector completely. Installing G.P. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to avoid electrical shock...
... mode OS in APIC mode Leave BIOS and pass control to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8B WS 2-27 Locate the TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) on the connector completely. Installing G.P. With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to avoid electrical shock...
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... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8B WS 2-29 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8B WS 2-29 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 4 ASUS P8B WS 2-33
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 4 ASUS P8B WS 2-33