Asus ESC500 G2 User Manual

ESC500 G2

Workstation
User Manual

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First Edition

May 2012

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................... vii

Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..................... vii

REACH ..........................................................................................vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

Electrical Safety .............................................................................. viii

Operation Safety ............................................................................. viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Audience ...........................................................................................ix

Contents ...........................................................................................ix

Conventions .......................................................................................x

Typography ........................................................................................x

Reference ...........................................................................................x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-6

1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-7

1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-8

1.7.1 Front panel LED .............................................................. 1-8

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 CPU installation .............................................................. 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ................ 2-9

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................2-11

2.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-12

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-13

2.4.4. To remove a DIMM ........................................................ 2-13

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2.5 Installing hard disk drives ......................................................... 2-14

2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives ......................................................... 2-16

2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover .................................... 2-16

2.6.2 Installing 5.25-inch drives ............................................. 2-17

2.7 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-19

2.7.2 Installing expansion cards ............................................. 2-20

2.7.3 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-21

2.8 Removing the system fan .......................................................... 2-23

2.9 Connecting cables ..................................................................... 2-24

Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Onboard buttons and switches .................................................. 3-4

3.3 Onboard LEDs .............................................................................. 3-7

3.4 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 3-10

3.5 Internal connectors .................................................................... 3-12

3.5.1 Rear panel connection .................................................. 3-23

3.5.2 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 3-24

Chapter 4: BIOS infomation

4.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 4-2

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 4-5

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.1 System Language [English] ............................................ 4-7

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 4-7

4.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 4-7

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 4-10

4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16

4.5.1 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 4-16

4.5.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-17

4.5.3 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 4-19

4.5.4 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 4-20

4.5.5 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 4-22

4.5.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-23

4.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-24

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4.5.8 APM .............................................................................. 4-26

4.5.9 Network Stack ............................................................... 4-27

4.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 4-28

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-31

4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-33

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 4-33

4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole ......................................................... 4-33

4.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ................................................. 4-34

4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-35

4.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................ 4-36

4.10.1 ASUS Update utility ...................................................... 4-37

4.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................. 4-40

4.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 4-41

4.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ..................................................... 4-42

Chapter5: RAIDconguration

5.1 RAIDcongurations .................................................................... 5-2

5.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 5-2

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ....................................... 5-3

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 5-3

5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ...... 5-3

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................... 6-2

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ...... 6-2

6.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®........................ 6-2

6.1.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS

installation ....................................................................... 6-3

6.1.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ......................................... 6-4

6.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 6-6

6.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 6-6

6.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ..................................... 6-7

6.3 Installing AI Suite II ...................................................................... 6-8

6.3.1 EPU ................................................................................. 6-9

6.3.2 Probe II ......................................................................... 6-10

6.3.3 Sensor Recorder ............................................................6-11

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6.3.4 ASUS Update ................................................................ 6-12

6.3.5 MyLogo ......................................................................... 6-13

6.4 Audiocongurations ................................................................. 6-15

6.5 System recovery ........................................................................ 6-17

6.4.1 Using the Recovery Partition ........................................ 6-17

6.4.2 Using the Recovery DVD .............................................. 6-17

Appendix: Reference information

A.1 Simplexes ..................................................................................A-2

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and

Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical

substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the

server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or

carrying the system.

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About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at

least basic knowledge of conguring a workstation.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the workstation, including

sections on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
workstation. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides information on how to congure your hard disk drives

as RAID sets.

6. Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for system
components. This chapter also describes the software applications that the
barebone workstation supports.

7. Appendix: Reference information

This section provides a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems
when using the barebone workstation.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

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Reference

Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS

hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater­ than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S

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ASUS ESC500 G2

This chapter describes the general
features of the workstation, including
sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must

take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the

product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and
satisfying solution to your problems.

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

ESC500 G2

Model Name ESC500 G2

Chassis ASUS T10A Pedestal Chassis

Motherboard ASUS P8C WS

Component 1 x 500W/700W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Bronze/Silver

1 x 120x120mm System Fan

1 x Intel® LGA1155 CPU Cooler

Accessories 1 x ASUS ESC500 G2 User’s Guide

1 x ESC500 G2 Support DVD

1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 32-Bit (for OS bundled SKU)

1 x Windows 7 Professional Recovery DVD 64-Bit (for OS bundled SKU)

1 x AC Power Cable

1 x COM Port Cable

1 x DVI-TO-VGA converter

Optional Items Smart Card Reader

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS ESC500 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS P8C WS motherboard.

The workstation supports Intel® LGA1155 Xeon® E3-1200 v2 or 3rd/2nd Generation

Core™ i3 Processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

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Model Name ESC500 G2

Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Professional.

Processor / System Bus
supported

1 x Socket LGA1155

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 Processor Family

Intel® 3rd/2

nd

Generation Core™ i3 Processors

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor Family

Intel® Core™ i3-2100 Processor Family

Intel® Core™ G8x0 Processor Family

Intel® Core™ G6x0 Processor Family

Core Logic Intel® C216 Express Chipset

Memory

Total Slots 4 DIMMs (2 Channels)

Capacity Maximum up to 32GB

Memory Type

DDR3 1066/1333/1600 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM

* Refer to www.asus.com for detail memory AVL &

CPU support list

Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (UDIMM)

Expansion
Slots

Total PCI/PCI­X/PCI-E Slots

6

Slot Type

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (at x16/x8 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (at x8 mode)

2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (at x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (at x1 mode)

1 x PCI

Storage

SATA
Controller

Intel® C216:

2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue)

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (for Windows only)

(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

HDD Bays 3 x Internal 3.5” HDD Bays

Networking LAN 2 x Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controller

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Graphic VGA

VGA Output DVI-I ports

Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 1920 x
1200@60Hz

Maximum shared memory of 1GB

*Only enabled with specic processors

Onboard I/O

1 x PS/2 KB/MS port

1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical and Coaxial)

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

1 x IEEE1394a

2 x RJ-45 ports

1 x DVI-I port

1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Anti-virus Software Optional Anti-Virus CD Pack

EMI

Europe (CE,
EN55022 &
EN55024)

V

Taiwan (BSMI) V

China (CCC) V

Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 423mm x 190mm x 435mm

Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD excluded)

10.8 Kg

Power Supply

500W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Bronze
700W 80Plus Single Power Supply, Silver

Environment

Operating temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C–70°C

Non operating humidity: 20%–90% (Non-condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features

The workstation system displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily
accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicator, optical drive, card

reader, and four USB ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of

5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available.

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LED for the LED descriptions.

Optical Drive

Empty 5.25-inch bay

Smart Card Reader

(optional)

Power LED (blue)

HDD access LED (orange)

Reset button

Microphone / Headphone ports

Power button

USB 2.0/USB 3.0 ports

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots,

a power supply module, and a vent for the system fan.

The PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port, USB ports, DVI-I ports, Audio ports,
S/PDIF Out ports, and Gigabit LAN ports do not appear on the rear panel if

motherboard is not present.

Power supply module

Expansion slots

Power supply switch

Power cord connector

PS/2 keyboard / mouse port

USB 2.0 ports

Audio I/O ports

USB 3.0 ports

LAN (RJ-45) port 2

IEEE 1394a port
System fan

LAN (RJ-45) port 1

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
Optical S/PDIF Out port

DVI port

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone workstation includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply unit

2. 120mm system fan

3. ASUS P8C WS motherboard

4. CPU heatsink and fan assembly

5. Optical drive (optional)

6. 5.25-inch drive bays

7. Smart card reader (optional)

8. Front I/O board

9. Internal HDD bays

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LED

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

LED Color Display status Description

Power LED Blue ON System power ON

HDD Access
LED

Orange

OFF

Blinking

No activity

Read/write data into the HDD

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

Power LEDHDD Access LED

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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.

Chapter 2

Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-2

2.1 Chassis cover

You have to remove the left side cover to install or replace internal components of
the server system.

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your ngers from

components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan,
rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

To remove the left side cover

1. Remove the two screws that secure

the left side cover to the chassis.

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2. Unlock the side cover lock.

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3. Slide the left side cover for about

half an inch toward the rear until
it is disengaged from the chassis.
Carefully lift the cover and set it
aside.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

The barebone server comes with the P8C WS motherboard already installed.

The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the
circles in the illustration below.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard
component or connection. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.

Refer to Chapter 3: Motherboard information for detailed information on the
motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the

Intel® 3rd Generation Core™ i3 desktop Processors and Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2

series Server/Workstation Processors.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

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2.3.1 CPU installation

Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the

instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below
in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in
place and the hatch properly sealed down.

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B

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

Apply the Thermal Interface
Material to the CPU heatsink
and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.

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B

B

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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Recommendedmemorycongurations

2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

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. DO NOT
install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

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2.4.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs

into the DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended

to protect the CPU.

• The max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (orThe max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or

above).

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory
for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we

recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit
Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB)
chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1
Megabyte/MB).

For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a

full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

P8CWSMotherboardQualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual

CPUs. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.