ASUS P5WDG2-WS-PRO User Manual
P5WDG2 WS
Professional
Motherboard
E2703E2703
E2703
E2703E2703
First Edition V1First Edition V1
First Edition V1
First Edition V1First Edition V1
July 2006July 2006
July 2006
July 2006July 2006
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
P5WDG2 WS Professional specifications summary .............................. x
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 ................................................... 2-20
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-20
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-21
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-21
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-21
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-22
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-23
2.5.5 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-23
2.5.6 PCI-X slots ............................................................ 2-23
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-28
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-31
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-31
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-34
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Contents
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 2 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 .......................................................................... 4-37
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38
4.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 4-39
4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-39
4.6.4 Security ................................................................ 4-41
4.7 Tools ................................................................................... 4-44
4.7.1 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 ......................................................... 5-11
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................. 5-11
5.3.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-13
5.3.3 AI Gear .................................................................. 5-14
5.3.4 AI Nap ................................................................... 5-16
5.3.5 AI Booster............................................................. 5-17
5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-18
®
5.3.7 SoundMAX
High Definition Audio utility .............. 5-24
5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-29
5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................. 5-30
5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations ................................... 5-30
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-41
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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.
••
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.
••
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
••
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
••
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 /iWDG2WSP.ROM
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P5WDG2 WS Professional
specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/
®
Pentium
®
Intel
4/Celeron® CPU support
Presler 65nm Dual core CPU support
Intel® next generation Core™2 Duo CPU support
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A
processors
Supports Intel EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
CrossFire™CrossFire™
CrossFire™
CrossFire™CrossFire™
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
Northbridge: Intel
®
975X Express Memory Controller
Hub (MCH)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
PCI-X Bridge: Intel® 6702PXH (PXH-V)
1066/800/533 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
2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots for discrete graphics cards
®
2 x PCI-X
slots
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
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
High DefinitionHigh Definition
High Definition
High DefinitionHigh Definition
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA controller supports:
- 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3.0 Gb/s hard disks
®
Marvell
88E8052+88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
- Support teaming function
High definition audio, ADI® AD1988B SoundMax 7.1
channel CODEC
Supports Multi-streaming, Jack-sensing, and
Jack-retasking functions
Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports
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P5WDG2 WS Professional
specifications summary
IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a
IEEE 1394a
IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
ASUS specialASUS special
ASUS special
ASUS specialASUS special
featuresfeatures
features
featuresfeatures
T1 1394a controller supports:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS AI NET2
ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS Q-Fan2
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS CPU Lock Free
AI Quiet
ASUS PEG Link 2 (automatic performance tuning for
single/dual graphics cards)
Precision Tweaker
Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling technology
8-Phase Power Design
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB
tuning from 200 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz
increment
Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express x16 voltage
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
PowPow
erer
Pow
er
PowPow
erer
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, PXE,
AI NET2
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 2 x 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12V 2.0 or later standard compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
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P5WDG2 WS Professional
specifications summary
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
(5 x USB ports for optional Wi-Fi
edition)
8-Channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
4 x ICH7R Serial ATA connectors
®
4 x Marvell
88SE61x Serial ATA RAID connectors
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 Serial port (COM1) connector
EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin)
System panel connector
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
Device drivers
BIOS Flash Utility under DOS
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS Update
ASUS PC Probe 2
Symantec NIS 2006
Microsoft
®
DirectX 9.0c
Adobe® Acrobat Reader
RAID Utility
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 P5WDG2 WS ProfessionalASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional
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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!
®®
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P5WDG2 WS Professional
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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 P5WDG2 WS Professional motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
I/O modulesI/O modules
I/O modules 1 x IEEE 1394a module
I/O modulesI/O modules
1 x 2-port USB 2.0/GAME module
1 x COM1 module
CablesCables
Cables 1 x 2-in-1 FDD/ATA/Logo+Pull cable
CablesCables
8 x Serial ATA signal cables
4 x Serial ATA power cables for up to 8 devices
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
1 x Wi-Fi antenna
Application CDApplication CD
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDApplication CD
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
(optional)
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ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional
ASUS P5WDG2 WS ProfessionalASUS P5WDG2 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
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. This motherboard also supports Intel
generation Core™2 Duo CPU. This motherboard supports the latest Intel
Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel
®
Core™
microarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel
®
®
Core™2
next
®
processor is one of the most powerful and enrgy-efficient CPUs in the
world.
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.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Intel
IntelIntel
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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.
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Intel
IntelIntel
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EM64T EM64T
EM64T
EM64T EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
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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.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
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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 4-26 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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PCI-XPCI-X
PCI-X
PCI-XPCI-X
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interface interface
interface
interface interface
The motherboard supports PCI-X, the new and improved version of the
previous PCI standard. PCI-X offers faster data transfers and enhanced system
reliability with ECC automatic single-bit error recovery and double-bit error
detection. PCI-X, which is backward-compatible with PCI-based hardware and
software, enables users to keep pace with upcoming advances in
high-bandwidth, business-critical applications such as Fiber Channel, RAID,
InfiniBrand™ Architecture, and iSCSI. See page 2-23 for details.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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 segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or
wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-32 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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Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology
Serial ATA I/II technology
Serial ATA I/II technology Serial ATA I/II technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® 975X Express MCH 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. See pages 2-35 and 2-36 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]
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.
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 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
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
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Chapter summary
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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 ................................................................... 2-21
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-28
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-30
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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
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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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Standby
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Powered
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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.
2.2.12.2.1
2.2.1
2.2.12.2.1
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.
2.2.22.2.2
2.2.2
2.2.22.2.2
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
2.2.3
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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2.2.4
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PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SPDIF_O1
SPDIF_O2
PARALLEL PORT
ES ATA
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
EATX12V
LGA775
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
I/O
Super
LAN1_USB12
LAN2_USB34
AUDIO
Marvell
88E8052
AD1988B
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88E8001
Marvell
CD
AAFP
FLOPPY
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DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
EATXPWR
USB78
CHA_FAN1
Intel
975X
MCH
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PCIEX16_1
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CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Intel
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6702PXH
PCIEX16_2
(PXH-V)
PCIX_SPEED
30.5cm (12.0in)
PRI_IDE
PCIX_1
SATA4
SATA2
CHASSIS
CHA_FAN2
SATA3
SATA1
8Mb
BIOS
CLRTC
PANEL
COM1
PCI1
PCI2
PCIX_2
USB56
SB_PWR
IE1394_1
TSB43AB22A
IE1394_2
EXT_SATA3
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Intel
ICH7R
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Marvell
88SE614x
EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1
TPM
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The Wireless LAN module and the USB port on the module are optional
items and are grayed out in the above illustration.
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