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Contents Notices...vi Safety information viii About this guide ix P8B WS 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 Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-10 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-12 2.2.7 Onboard...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information viii About this guide ix P8B WS 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 Workstation Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory 2-5 2.2.5 Expansion slots 2-10 2.2.6 Onboard switches 2-12 2.2.7 Onboard...
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... program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 Trusted Computing 3-13 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-20 3.5.8 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tool menu 3-28 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-28...
... program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 Trusted Computing 3-13 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-20 3.5.8 APM 3-22 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tool menu 3-28 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-28...
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...C206 Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P8B WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN 1394 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i3 desktop... processor LGA 1155 socket for Intel® XEON E3-1200 series server/ workstation processor Supports 32nm CPU * Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® C206 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, ECC...
...C206 Chipset - 14 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P8B WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN 1394 USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i3 desktop... processor LGA 1155 socket for Intel® XEON E3-1200 series server/ workstation processor Supports 32nm CPU * Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® C206 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, ECC...
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... 1 x DVI-I 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O (continued on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P8B WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Back Panel I /O GPU Boost with switch ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 4 PCIe x 16 slots G.P. BD Audio...
... 1 x DVI-I 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O (continued on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support ASUS WS Diag. P8B WS specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q-Design Workstation Unique Features BIOS Features Back Panel I /O GPU Boost with switch ASUS Power Design - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 4 PCIe x 16 slots G.P. BD Audio...
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... 64bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8B WS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability OS Form Factor 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control Chassis fan3...
... 64bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8B WS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Manageability OS Form Factor 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control Chassis fan3...
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... Suite II utility. 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 . P8B WS provide you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful Intel ...diverse operating systems. Besides, Intel® 82574L chipset has certification of VMware to connect easily with USB 2.0 components. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 Built to support virtualization technology. Users can support ATI CrossFireX technology, up to optimizes PCIe allocation. Built-in dual...
... Suite II utility. 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 . P8B WS provide you 've never experienced before! The motherboard features the most powerful Intel ...diverse operating systems. Besides, Intel® 82574L chipset has certification of VMware to connect easily with USB 2.0 components. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 Built to support virtualization technology. Users can support ATI CrossFireX technology, up to optimizes PCIe allocation. Built-in dual...
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...Product Introduction quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Quick Gate Quick Gate is the best choice to 4 Tesla GPUs that are plugged into P8B WS for intensive parallel computing on your desk instead of a Personal Supercomputer when working in a room. LED Diag. This remarkable memory... Card (Bundled) Bundled with discrete CUDA technology-providing unprecedented return on your PC. 1.3.3 ASUS features 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU´s potential, this motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore...
...Product Introduction quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Quick Gate Quick Gate is the best choice to 4 Tesla GPUs that are plugged into P8B WS for intensive parallel computing on your desk instead of a Personal Supercomputer when working in a room. LED Diag. This remarkable memory... Card (Bundled) Bundled with discrete CUDA technology-providing unprecedented return on your PC. 1.3.3 ASUS features 8+2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the latest Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU´s potential, this motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore...
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...feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your mobile via Bluetooth technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing... and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to...
...feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your mobile via Bluetooth technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing... and affect the heat dissipation performance. Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is that goes beyond traditional keyboard BIOS input to...
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... interface for the ultimate overclocking configuration. It allows to fine-tune the CPU voltage in 0.01V steps and DRAM voltage in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS EZ Flash Utility Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before...
... interface for the ultimate overclocking configuration. It allows to fine-tune the CPU voltage in 0.01V steps and DRAM voltage in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! ASUS EZ Flash Utility Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before...
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... 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2. USB1314) 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. Intel® C206 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... 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 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 16. LGA1155 CPU Socket 2. USB1314) 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. Intel® C206 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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...is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a... Processors and Intel® Xeon® E31200 series Server/Workstation Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket ...
...is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a... Processors and Intel® Xeon® E31200 series Server/Workstation Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket ...
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For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more ...: - Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory...
For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more ...: - Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory...
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GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable when the system is powered off. ASUS P8B WS 2-13 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. 2.
GPU Boost switch Turning this switch to Enable when the system is powered off. ASUS P8B WS 2-13 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. 2.
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POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ASUS P8B WS 2-15 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...
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... the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2,...
... the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2,...
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... off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8B WS 2-27 With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to the PCIe slots, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until... the card sits on the motherboard. 2. Code table for memory 00 detection and sizing 32 Early CPU initiation 01 34 Wake up system AA 2B-2F Prepare system for G.P. Diagnosis card 15, 19 Initiate chip AC E0 Check and wake up AP...
... off the power supply unit before installing the diagnosis card to OS S1 S3 S4 S5 Resume from S1 Resume from S3 Resume from S4 ASUS P8B WS 2-27 With the LEDs of the diagnosis card facing to the PCIe slots, align the card connector with the TPM connector and press firmly until... the card sits on the motherboard. 2. Code table for memory 00 detection and sizing 32 Early CPU initiation 01 34 Wake up system AA 2B-2F Prepare system for G.P. Diagnosis card 15, 19 Initiate chip AC E0 Check and wake up AP...
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2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 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.