Asus P5W64 WS User Manual

P5W64 WS
Professional

Motherboard

E2743E2743

E2743

E2743E2743

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
August 2006August 2006

August 2006

August 2006August 2006

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or
altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the
serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
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Contents

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

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

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

P5W64 WS Professional specifications summary ............................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 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 Intelligence (AI) features .............................. 1-5

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

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

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2

2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ................................................. 2-3

2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4

2.2.5 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-5

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-8

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... 2-10

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 2-12

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-14

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-14

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-19

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-19

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-20

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-20

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-20

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-21

2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-22

2.5.5 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-22

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-27

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-28

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-28

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-31

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ..................................................... 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 setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 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 ................................ 4-9

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14

4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 4-15

4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16

4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-18

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-19

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4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 4-24

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-26

4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-28

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-30

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-32

Contents

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-33

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-33

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-34

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38

4.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 4-39

4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-41

4.7 Tools ................................................................................... 4-44

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................................................... 4-44

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile .................................................. 4-45

4.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-47

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 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 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6

5.2.6 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 AI Gear .................................................................. 5-12

5.3.4 AI Nap ................................................................... 5-14

5.3.5 AI Booster............................................................. 5-15

5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-16

®

5.3.7 SoundMAX

High Definition Audio utility .............. 5-22

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-27

5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................. 5-28

5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations ................................... 5-28

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-39

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1

®

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

A.3 Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3

Technology (EIST) .................... A-1

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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 B 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, 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 add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are
using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.

•

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

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

••

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

••

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

••

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

••

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

••

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting

down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

••

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

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Appendix: CPU features

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the

motherboard supports.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

1.

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

2.

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE:
task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys

CommandCommand

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

CommandCommand

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command
line:

afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iW64WSPRO.ROM

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specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron

®

processor

Supports Intel

®

Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition and

Intel® Pentium® D Processor

Supports Intel® next generation 65nm and Intel® Core™ 2

Duo/Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processors
Supports Intel® next generation Multi-Core processor
Compatible with Intel® 06B, 05B/05A and 04B/04A

processors
Supports Intel® EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading
Technology

Northbridge: Intel

®

975X (suppports ATi CorssFire dual

Gfx technology)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
PCI-E Switch: IDT89HA0324

1066/800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB system

memory unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 667/

533 MHz memory modules
Native DDR2 800 support

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

CrossFire™CrossFire™

CrossFire™

CrossFire™CrossFire™

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition
AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots for discrete graphics cards

(at x8, x8, x4, x8 mode or at x16, x0, x4, x0 mode)
2 x PCI 2.2 slots

Supports ATi CrossFire™ graphics cards

®

Intel

ICH7R Southbridge supports:

- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA

100/66/33 hard disks

- 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks with RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration

- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA controller supports:

- 3 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks

- 1 X External Serial ATA hard disk

®

Marvell

88E8052+88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers

- Support teaming function

High definition audio, ADI

®

AD1988B SoundMax 7.1

channel CODEC
Supports Multi-streaming, Enumeration, Jack-sensing,

and Jack-retasking functions
Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports

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IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

T1 1394a controller supports:

- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

ASUS specialASUS special

ASUS special

ASUS specialASUS special
features -features -

features -

features -features ­PerformancePerformance

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

Intelligent overclocking tools:

- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

- AI Clock Skew

- ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for
single/dual graphics cards)

- ASUS BIOS Profile

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) -

- ASUS AI Booster

- Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe
frequencies.

- Hyper Path 3

Precision Tweaker:

- vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V
increment

- Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS): allowing FSB
tuning from 100 MHz up to 550 MHz at 1 MHz
increment

- PCI Express x16 frequency: allowing PCI Express
x16 frequency tuning from 9 0 MHz to 150 MHz
at 1 MHz increment

ASUS specialASUS special

ASUS special

ASUS specialASUS special
features -features -

features -

features -features ­ThermalThermal

Thermal

ThermalThermal

ASUS specialASUS special

ASUS special

ASUS specialASUS special
features - Lifefeatures - Life

features - Life

features - Lifefeatures - Life

ASUS specialASUS special

ASUS special

ASUS specialASUS special
features - Othersfeatures - Others

features - Others

features - Othersfeatures - Others

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

ASUS 8-Phase Power Design
Stack Cool 2
Q-Fan 2
ASUS Heat-pipe thermal solution

Multi-language BIOS
SATA on the Go
AI Nap
AI Gear
My Logo 2

CrashFree BIOS 3
EZ Flash 2
ASUS AI NET 2
Q-Connector
ASUS AI Quiet
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 (optional)

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0,

ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v2.3, EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS

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Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x Parallel port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x eSATA port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
8-Channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
4 x ICH7R Serial ATA connectors
3 x Marvell
1 x Optical drive audio connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports
2 x IEEE 1394a port connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Power fan connector
1 x EZ Plug connector
1 x Serial port (COM1) connector
EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin)
System panel connector

®

88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Device drivers
BIOS Flash Utility under DOS
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS PC Probe 2
Anti virus software
Microsoft
Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
RAID Utility

WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE,

AI NET

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

®

DirectX 9.0c

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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

introduction

Product

1

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

ASUS P5W64 WS ProfessionalASUS P5W64 WS Professional

ASUS P5W64 WS Professional

ASUS P5W64 WS ProfessionalASUS P5W64 WS Professional

1.1 Welcome!

®®

®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Workstation Workstation

Workstation

Workstation Workstation

motherboard!motherboard!

motherboard!

motherboard!motherboard!

®®

P5W64 WS ProfessionalP5W64 WS Professional

P5W64 WS Professional

P5W64 WS ProfessionalP5W64 WS Professional

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P5W64 WS PRO motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module

I/O modulesI/O modules

1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

CablesCables

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
7 x Serial ATA signal cables
4 x Serial ATA power cables for up to 7 devices

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

Application CDApplication CD

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDApplication CD

InterVideo® Media Launcher

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

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

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ASUS P5W64 WS Professional

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron®/Pentium® D/
Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition in the 775-land package with 1066/
800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel

®

05B/

05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 2-7 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

® ®

®

® ®

Core™2 Duo/ IntelCore™2 Duo/ Intel

Core™2 Duo/ Intel

Core™2 Duo/ IntelCore™2 Duo/ Intel

® ®

®

® ®

Core™2 Extreme CPU supportCore™2 Extreme CPU support

Core™2 Extreme CPU support

Core™2 Extreme CPU supportCore™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient
processors from Intel®. Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core™2 Extreme are
based on the Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture and built on the 65-nanometer
(nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Intel

®

Core™2 Duo and
Intel® Core™2 Extreme allow users to step up to new levels of gaming
experience and multi-tasking performance. Boosting performance is a
shared and multi-core optimized L2 cache of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing
enhanced user experience in the digital home and office.

®®

®

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron

®®

65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support

65nm Dual-Core CPU support

65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support

®

dual-core processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology
with copper interconnect. Dual-core processors contain two physical
CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful
processing. Intel®’s 65nm process is the most advanced chip manufacturing
technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media
experience, and low power consumption. Intel

®

65nm dual-core processors
utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without
compromising performance.

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IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®

975X Express/ICH7R chipset 975X Express/ICH7R chipset

975X Express/ICH7R chipset

975X Express/ICH7R chipset 975X Express/ICH7R chipset

The Intel® 975X Express Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7R I/O
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The Intel

®

975X Express is the latest chipset designed to support Dual PCI Express
graphics, along with the maximum 8 GB dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533
MHz, 1066/800/533 FSB, and dual-core CPU. The MCH also supports the
Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) that boosts system performance.

®

The Intel

ICH7R Southbridge integrates four Serial ATA I/II connectors
enabled through the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data
security and enable powerful multi-task processing.

®®

®

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®®

EM64T EM64T

EM64T

EM64T EM64T

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel

®

EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.

®®

®

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®®

Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT)

Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT)

Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT)

The Intel® MPT increases system-level and standard operating performance
by optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages
the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core
frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power
requirement. See page 4-27 and the Appendix for details.

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory, which features data transfer
rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system
memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak
bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. See page 2-14 for details.

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Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-GoSerial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go

Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go

Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-GoSerial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7R chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s
specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA
products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing
(NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap.
Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and
reduced voltage requirements. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by the Marvell
Serial ATA controller, four Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid­board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug
function. See pages 2-35 and 2-36 for details.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 2-23 for details.

®

88SE6145

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into
a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio
and speaker systems. See page 2-33 for details.

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC.
This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard
(192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/
PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders
to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-33 and 2-38 for details.

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IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides
high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and
devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface
allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low-cost,
high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as
camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-33 and
2-38 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the
total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the
PCI Express and PCI segments to provide faster data bandwidth for your
wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2­32 for details.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure microcontroller hardware
component with embedded software. The motherboard implements the
optional module to provide the first link in the chain of trust, providing
convenient single sign-on to systems and enable digital signatures for
secure transactions.See page 2-43 for details.

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ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The
motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to
dissipate heat that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.

ASUS Intelligence (AI) featuresASUS Intelligence (AI) features

ASUS Intelligence (AI) features

ASUS Intelligence (AI) featuresASUS Intelligence (AI) features

[optional] [optional]

[optional]

[optional] [optional]

AI Quiet AI Quiet

AI Quiet

AI Quiet AI Quiet

The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces
temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet
operation. See page 4-35 for details.

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Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support

Native DDR2-800 memory support

Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support

Native DDR2-800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the
CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for 3D graphics and
other system-intensive applications. See pages 2-16 and 4-20 for details.

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30 percent (depending
on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still
maintaining system stability. See page 4-19 to set the BIOS items for
overclocking.

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During
the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and
reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages
4-23 and 5-13 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode

PEG Link Mode

PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance by
allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics
link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration.
Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.
See page 4-28 for details.

CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free

CPU Lock Free

CPU Lock FreeCPU Lock Free

This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the
appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing external FSB. See page 4-20 for details.

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ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster
configuration. See page 4-14 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-38
and 5-11 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-9 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash 2, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.

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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.

information

Hardware

2

Chapter summary

2

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

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

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-20

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-27

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-28

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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 wall socket before touching any
component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the
power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

P5W64 WS PRO Onboard LED

OFF

Powered

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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2.2.32.2.3

The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that
lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC.
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB)
to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

ASUS Stack Cool 2ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2ASUS Stack Cool 2

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PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

PARALLEL PORT

ESATA

LAN1_USB12

LAN2_USB34

AUDIO

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

EATX12V

LGA775

Intel
975X
MCH

CHA_FAN1

PWR_FAN

I/O

CPU_FAN

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DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

Super

FLOPPY

EZ_PLUG

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

EATXPWR

AD1988B

®

Marvell

CD

AAFP

Marvell

88E8052

®

CHA_FAN2

PCIEX16_1

IDT

PCIEX16_2

89HA0324

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCIEX16_3

®

88E8001

COM1

PCIEX16_4

PCI1

PCI2

USB78

USB56

SB_PWR

IE1394_1

TSB43AB22A

IE1394_2

EXT_SATA3

Intel

ICH7R

®

Marvell

88SE614x

EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1

TPM

SATA4

SATA2

SATA3

SATA1

8Mb

BIOS

CLRTC

PANEL

CHASSIS

The Wireless LAN module and the USB port on the module are optional
items and are grayed out in the above illustration.

30.5cm (12.0in)

PRI_IDE

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