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... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11...
... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11...
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... 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 entering the OS.... 5-41 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-41...
... 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 entering the OS.... 5-41 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-41...
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...Side Bus (FSB). See page 2-21 for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core and Quad-Core Intel® ...memory solution that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with improved signal integrity and reduced errors. See page 2-9 for the motherboard. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chips that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance....
...Side Bus (FSB). See page 2-21 for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core and Quad-Core Intel® ...memory solution that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with improved signal integrity and reduced errors. See page 2-9 for the motherboard. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chips that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance....
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... 5. Gold triangle mark 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit...
... 5. Gold triangle mark 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit...
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... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the... switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the... switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
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...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS...appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Z7S WS 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the...
...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS...appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Z7S WS 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Z7S WS.ROM Z7S WS ASUS Z7S WS 4-3 Updating the BIOS...
... process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Z7S WS.ROM Z7S WS ASUS Z7S WS 4-3 Updating the BIOS...
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... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start. 2. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click from the format options field...
... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start. 2. e. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click from the format options field...
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... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Z7S WS 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items... right corner of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu.
... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Z7S WS 4-11 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items... right corner of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu.
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.... Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this operation. ASUS Z7S WS 4-35 When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu or from the Exit...
.... Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this operation. ASUS Z7S WS 4-35 When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu or from the Exit...
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...support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to the ...the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z7S WS 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/...
...support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to the ...the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS Z7S WS 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/...
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... Next. 4. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Refer to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S...• You can create your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On ...
... Next. 4. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Refer to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S...• You can create your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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...network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and ...controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test...
...network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and ...controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test...
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... you turn it on your computer: 1. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is... not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view...
... you turn it on your computer: 1. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. If Autorun is... not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view...
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... preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration...
... preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration...
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You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the ...
You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the ...
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...the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-15 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available ... sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below.
...the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-15 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available ... sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below.
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...‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space...
...‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space...