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......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 LEDs...
......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 LEDs...
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... ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. 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... Intel® C206 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel architecture Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8...
... ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. 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... Intel® C206 Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel architecture Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8...
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... performance. C206 The Intel® C206 Express is in the world. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333/ 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 1155 Intel® Core™ i3 2nd generation processors, and Intel® XEON® E3 server... bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on ...
... performance. C206 The Intel® C206 Express is in the world. Dual-Channel DDR3 1333/ 1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that supports the new socket 1155 Intel® Core™ i3 2nd generation processors, and Intel® XEON® E3 server... bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on ...
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... compatible with iGPU Level Up! 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 . Users can support ATI CrossFireX technology, up to support virtualization technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with next-generation components...
... compatible with iGPU Level Up! 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 . Users can support ATI CrossFireX technology, up to support virtualization technology. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with next-generation components...
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LED Diag. Furthermore, high quality power components can count on up and running in tangent with the P8B WS, the G.P. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It is the best choice to ensure longer component lifespan. Diagnosis Card (Bundled) Bundled with...computing power supported The motherboard will continue lighting until the problem is solved. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves 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 ...
LED Diag. Furthermore, high quality power components can count on up and running in tangent with the P8B WS, the G.P. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. It is the best choice to ensure longer component lifespan. Diagnosis Card (Bundled) Bundled with...computing power supported The motherboard will continue lighting until the problem is solved. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves 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 ...
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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. 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.
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.... • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ...
.... • Always install DIMMs with DIMMs of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ...
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... ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA BUFFALO M378B5273BH1-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 M378B5273DH0-CH9 ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ACT4GHU64B8H1333H ACT4GHU72D8H1333H FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 2GB ( 2x SS - - 1GB ) 6-6-6 1.75 • • • 3GB(3 x SS -... 2GB) 9 - ••• • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one ...
... ACTICA ACTICA ACTICA BUFFALO M378B5273BH1-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 M378B5273DH0-CH9 ACT1GHU64B8F1333S ACT1GHU72C8G1333S ACT2GHU64B8G1333M ACT2GHU64B8G1333S ACT2GHU72D8G1333M ACT2GHU72D8G1333S ACT4GHU64B8H1333H ACT4GHU72D8H1333H FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 2GB ( 2x SS - - 1GB ) 6-6-6 1.75 • • • 3GB(3 x SS -... 2GB) 9 - ••• • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one ...
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... fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST...
... fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST...
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ASUS P8B WS 2-17 DRAM LED The DRAM_LED lights when the installed DIMMs incompatible with the motherboard or improperly installed. 5. switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning, the DRAM_LED will blink. When using the MemOK!
ASUS P8B WS 2-17 DRAM LED The DRAM_LED lights when the installed DIMMs incompatible with the motherboard or improperly installed. 5. switch for automatic memory compatibility tuning, the DRAM_LED will blink. When using the MemOK!
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... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
... CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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... pass control 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 avoid electrical shock hazard. 1. Code table for memory 00 detection and sizing 32 Early CPU initiation 01 34 Wake up system AA 2B-2F...
... pass control 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 avoid electrical shock hazard. 1. Code table for memory 00 detection and sizing 32 Early CPU initiation 01 34 Wake up system AA 2B-2F...
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... the devices in Chapter 3. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
... the devices in Chapter 3. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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...mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode Selects the boot device priority ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to decide the ...enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [01/24/2011] P8B WS BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 01/24/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU 0 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...
...mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode Selects the boot device priority ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to decide the ...enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [01/24/2011] P8B WS BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 01/24/2011 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU 0 @ 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU...
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... iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.550V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the... below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P8B WS 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Boot...
... iGPU Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.550V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the... below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P8B WS 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Boot...
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... MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tue 01/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. ASUS P8B WS...
... MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1066 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Tue 01/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. ASUS P8B WS...
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... Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.550V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The configuration ...vary depending on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker...
... Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage 1.550V Auto VCCIO Voltage 1.050V Auto Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. The configuration ...vary depending on the motherboard. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target DRAM Speed : 1066MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. memory modules to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows... the frequency depending on the motherboard. This item only appears when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Or �u...: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS P8B WS 3-9
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. memory modules to become unstable! Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows... the frequency depending on the motherboard. This item only appears when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Or �u...: [AUTO] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS P8B WS 3-9
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... Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standby Enabled iGPU Multi-Monitor Disabled Exit Boot Tool Select which graphics controller to enable or disable the internal graphics...device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility -...
... Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standby Enabled iGPU Multi-Monitor Disabled Exit Boot Tool Select which graphics controller to enable or disable the internal graphics...device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to select the iGPU share memory size. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility -...
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... Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile Label Save to Profile 1 Load CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system...BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS P8B WS 3-29 Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to eight, press ...
... Not Installed Setup Profile8 Status : Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile Label Save to Profile 1 Load CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to prevent the system...BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS P8B WS 3-29 Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to eight, press ...