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... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number ... service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number ... service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact 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...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact 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...
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...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ... product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your area....
...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ... product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your area....
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... to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. Command Example: ++ Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If...
... to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. Command Example: ++ Means that you must press the Enter or Return key. ++ If...
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...) To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the installed... 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 the support plate.
...) To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the installed... 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 the support plate.
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... a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.... right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-33 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Z7S WS ® GND RSATA_TXP3...Z7S WS SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard...
... a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.... right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-33 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Z7S WS ® GND RSATA_TXP3...Z7S WS SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard...
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... to adjust the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to select the Clock Generator mode. Select an item then press to 500. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set clock spread spectrum for EMI control. The values range from 333 to display the sub... Generator mode. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Allows BIOS to [Manual].
... to adjust the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to select the Clock Generator mode. Select an item then press to 500. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set clock spread spectrum for EMI control. The values range from 333 to display the sub... Generator mode. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Allows BIOS to [Manual].
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
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...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of the... in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of the... in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact 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...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact 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...
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...the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in any... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer.
...the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in any... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer.
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... complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: means that...
... complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: means that...
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Place the heatsink on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that the four screws on the heatsink align with the CPU package for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the ... 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 support plate. CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) To install the CPU heatsink...
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that the four screws on the heatsink align with the CPU package for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the ... 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 support plate. CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) To install the CPU heatsink...
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... to SATA device. right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-31 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Z7S WS ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3...the onboard SATA port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the ...connections. • These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to Standard IDE mode by default. See...
... to SATA device. right angle side ASUS Z7S WS 2-31 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Z7S WS ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3...the onboard SATA port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the ...connections. • These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to Standard IDE mode by default. See...
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...menu allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set clock spread spectrum for EMI control. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices ...Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Allows BIOS to [Manual]. Select an item then press to select the Clock Generator mode. Clock Generator This menu allows you to display the sub-menu.
...menu allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set clock spread spectrum for EMI control. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices ...Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Allows BIOS to [Manual]. Select an item then press to select the Clock Generator mode. Clock Generator This menu allows you to display the sub-menu.
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).