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... information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 5-18 5.3.5 Audio configurations 5-19 5.4 RAID configurations 5-23 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-23 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-24 Intel® RAID configurations 5-24 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 5-18 5.3.5 Audio configurations 5-19 5.4 RAID configurations 5-23 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-23 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-24 Intel® RAID configurations 5-24 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-41 5.5.1 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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Z7S WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB Dual LGA771 sockets for Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors 5100/5200 sequences and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon™ processor 5300/5400 sequence Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T), EIST, VT, XD, and TM...
Z7S WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB Dual LGA771 sockets for Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors 5100/5200 sequences and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon™ processor 5300/5400 sequence Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T), EIST, VT, XD, and TM...
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ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design - Z7S WS specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement ASUS Workstation Features: - Profile - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support (optional) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 AMI ...1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin/4-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon processors (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - G.P.
ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design - Z7S WS specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement ASUS Workstation Features: - Profile - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support (optional) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 AMI ...1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin/4-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon processors (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - G.P.
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...-DIMM memory support, and two PCI Express 2.0 interfaces. The MCH provides two channels for the motherboard. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). FB-DIMM memory support This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that transmit signals between the memory...
...-DIMM memory support, and two PCI Express 2.0 interfaces. The MCH provides two channels for the motherboard. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). FB-DIMM memory support This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that transmit signals between the memory...
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... cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Quad/Dual Core processor. • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. CPU0 CPU1 Z7S WS ® Z7S WS CPU LGA771 Before installing...
... cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Quad/Dual Core processor. • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. CPU0 CPU1 Z7S WS ® Z7S WS CPU LGA771 Before installing...
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Heatsink screw 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for details on the ...the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to the installation manual that came with the nuts on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.
Heatsink screw 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for details on the ...the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to the installation manual that came with the nuts on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.
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... function will be copied from a smaller sized rank to replace a defective DIMM rank. Data can contain only one or two ranks. 2.4.3 Memory sparing technology The Intel® Seab�u�rg��c�h��ip�s��e�t�s�u�p��p�o�r�t�s�...
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...SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-33 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to SATA 5-6 connectors. Otherwise, the devices will... ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. Or you intend to the SATA1 connector. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in Standard IDE mode,...
...SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-33 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to SATA 5-6 connectors. Otherwise, the devices will... ATA signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. Or you intend to the SATA1 connector. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in Standard IDE mode,...
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... the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] ASUS Z7S WS 4-15 It appears only when you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the sub-menu of device connected to [AHCI]. SATA Port0 [Auto...
... the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] ASUS Z7S WS 4-15 It appears only when you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the sub-menu of device connected to [AHCI]. SATA Port0 [Auto...
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.... 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Information CPU0: Brand Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5150 @ 2.66GHz Speed 2.66GHz Ratio Actual 8 Max 8 Cache L1/64KB L2/4096KB ID/uCode 06FBh/0B7h CPU1: Brand N/A Speed N/A Ratio N/A Cache N/A ID/uCode...
.... 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Information CPU0: Brand Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5150 @ 2.66GHz Speed 2.66GHz Ratio Actual 8 Max 8 Cache L1/64KB L2/4096KB ID/uCode 06FBh/0B7h CPU1: Brand N/A Speed N/A Ratio N/A Cache N/A ID/uCode...
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... advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3F.07 Ratio Actual Value: 8 Ratio CMOS Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R)Virtualization Tech CPU TM funnction Execute-Disable Bit Capability Core Multi-Processing PECI...
... advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3F.07 Ratio Actual Value: 8 Ratio CMOS Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R)Virtualization Tech CPU TM funnction Execute-Disable Bit Capability Core Multi-Processing PECI...
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... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ...Line Prefectch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z7S WS 4-19 Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the Platform Environment control Interface (PECI...
... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ...Line Prefectch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z7S WS 4-19 Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the Platform Environment control Interface (PECI...
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... Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the ... the Realtek® ALC 888S audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
... Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the ... the Realtek® ALC 888S audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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ASUS Z7S WS 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X SATA/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Intel(R) ESB2 AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create Intel® ESB2 AHCI / RAID driver disk / JMicron® JMB36X SATA / RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32bit/64bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ESB2 AHCI/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
ASUS Z7S WS 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X SATA/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Intel(R) ESB2 AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create Intel® ESB2 AHCI / RAID driver disk / JMicron® JMB36X SATA / RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32bit/64bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ESB2 AHCI/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
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... disk drives. You can be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 function to improve both data and parity...than the existing drive. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS Z7S WS 5-23 RAID 5 stripes ...
... disk drives. You can be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 function to improve both data and parity...than the existing drive. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS Z7S WS 5-23 RAID 5 stripes ...
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...Menu, select Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ESB2E Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for Serial ATA hard disks ... SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Select RAID from ...
...Menu, select Storage Configuration, then press . 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ESB2E Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for Serial ATA hard disks ... SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Select RAID from ...
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... on the system. 3. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. ASUS Z7S WS 5-25 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus...
... on the system. 3. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. ASUS Z7S WS 5-25 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus...
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.... [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. From the utility main menu, select 1. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB...
.... [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. From the utility main menu, select 1. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB...
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... item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set : 1. Press when the Create Volume item is highlighted, key in length that...
... item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set : 1. Press when the Create Volume item is highlighted, key in length that...
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...8595;]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete ASUS Z7S WS 5-29 When the RAID Level item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R ...wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. This name is highlighted, press the up screen appears. The Disks item is ...
...8595;]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete ASUS Z7S WS 5-29 When the RAID Level item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R ...wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. This name is highlighted, press the up screen appears. The Disks item is ...