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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 LEDs...
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 LEDs...
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... battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. vii ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. REACH Complying with...
... battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. vii ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. REACH Complying with...
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... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified... cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with ...
... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified... cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with ...
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... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P8B WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P8B WS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) + eSATA (1 port) module...
... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P8B WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x G.P. ASUS P8B WS 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8B WS 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) + eSATA (1 port) module...
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...consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for increased bandwidth and stability. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the ..., faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. LGA1155 Intel® Sandy Bridge Processor Ready This...
...consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of current bus systems. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for increased bandwidth and stability. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the ..., faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. LGA1155 Intel® Sandy Bridge Processor Ready This...
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... memory which support Intel® E3 series server processors and Core i3 2nd generation desktop processors. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 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 for every use. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for CPU and...
... memory which support Intel® E3 series server processors and Core i3 2nd generation desktop processors. ASUS P8B WS 1-3 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 for every use. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for CPU and...
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...root problem within a second. 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 brand new 8-phase VRM power design. This usr-friendly design ...way to 4 Tesla GPUs that are plugged into P8B WS for intensive parallel computing on your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your system up to install data and applications on your PC. This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to...
...root problem within a second. 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 brand new 8-phase VRM power design. This usr-friendly design ...way to 4 Tesla GPUs that are plugged into P8B WS for intensive parallel computing on your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your system up to install data and applications on your PC. This motherboard also features an extra 2-phase power dedicated to...
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... without switching utilities back and forth. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is caused by yourself. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Users can be...
... without switching utilities back and forth. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is caused by yourself. ASUS P8B WS 1-5 ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan. Users can be...
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... and simplify the DIY process! S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in 0.01V steps to fine-tune the ... the ultimate overclocking configuration. All of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ Flash Utility Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from ...
... and simplify the DIY process! S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in 0.01V steps to fine-tune the ... the ultimate overclocking configuration. All of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS EZ Flash Utility Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from ...
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It Chapter 2: 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 Chapter 2: 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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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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ASUS P8B WS 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS P8B WS 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™... Processors and Intel® Xeon® E31200 series Server/Workstation Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™... Processors and Intel® Xeon® E31200 series Server/Workstation Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B WS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS P8B WS 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs...protect the CPU. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or...
...sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 8GB (or above). For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs...protect the CPU. • The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or...
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2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5 PCI1 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2.2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode) 5 PCI1 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (x4 mode) 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.