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  • Page 1 P5K WS...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix P5K WS specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features ...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ... 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-33 4.6.3 Security ... 4-34 Tools menu ... 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-37 Exit menu ... 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ...
  • Page 6 Contents Software information ... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ... 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations ...5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear2 ... 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ... 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 11: P5K Ws Specifications Summary

    65nm, Core ® ™ Supports Intel Multi-core CPU ® Intel EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel Northbridge: Intel MCH P35 ® Southbridge: Intel ICH9R ® PCI-X Bridge: NEC upd720404 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture...
  • Page 12 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET, Chassis...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 17: Asus Special Features

    See pages 2-21 and 2-22 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear2 AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption.
  • Page 18 See page 5-28 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.

  • Page 19: Asus Stylish Features

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-18 Jumper ... 2-22 Connectors ... 2-23 ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    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. ® P5K WS Onboard LED ASUS P5K WS SB_PWR Standby Powered...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    PCIX_SPEED1 DET_PCIX_1 DET_PCI1 PCI1 VT6308S DET_PCI2 PCI2 IE1394_1 AAFP Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K WS 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 ® Intel ® PCIX_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB1112...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN) Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port IEEE 1394a port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Rear Speaker Out port (black) Line In port (light blue)
  • Page 27 • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) ASUS P5K WS Page 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5K WS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 30 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K WS thermal condition and performance. condition and performance. processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...
  • Page 32 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5K WS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
  • Page 33 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K WS 2-11...
  • Page 34 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 35: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5K WS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1...

  • Page 36: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5K WS DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-15...

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 39: Interrupt Assignments

    USB controller 6 – USB 2.0 controller 1 – USB 2.0 controller 2 – SATA controller 1 – SATA controller 2 – Azalia – ASUS P5K WS – – – – – – – – shared – – –...

  • Page 40: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 41: Jumper

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5K WS Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
  • Page 42 This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot’s maximum frequency capability. The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. ® P5K WS PCIX speed setting 2-20 PCIX_SPEED1 133MHz...

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5K WS Gigabit LAN controller, this port ® Link Speed LED...
  • Page 44 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
  • Page 45 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5K WS 2-23...

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5K WS Floppy disk drive connector 2-24 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 47 Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ® P5K WS IDE connector ASUS P5K WS Mode of Cable connector...
  • Page 48 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® P5K WS SATA connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
  • Page 49 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port.
  • Page 50 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P5K WS Internal audio connector To activate ASUS Music Alarm: • Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD-IN connector labeled CD on the motherboard.
  • Page 51 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® P5K WS Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. ASUS P5K WS CPU_FAN...

  • Page 52: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. ® P5K WS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 53 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ® P5K WS TPM connector ASUS P5K WS 2-31...
  • Page 54 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ® P5K WS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)

  • Page 55: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5K WS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 56 Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q- Connector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q- Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5K WS Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected...

  • Page 60: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then click Shut Down. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-12 Advanced menu ... 4-16 Power menu ... 4-27 Boot menu ... 4-32 Tools menu ... 4-36 Exit menu ... 4-38 ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 63: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 64 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 65 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 66: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 68: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Extension name...
  • Page 69 A:\>afudos /iP5K-WS.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5K-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...

  • Page 70: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 SATA Coniguration System Information v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 4.2.2 Menu bar...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5K WS System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Fri 03/09/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Time...

  • Page 75: Sata 1~6

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 76: Sata Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 77: System Information

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 78: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-833MHz] [DDR2-1000MHz] [DDR2-1067MHz] [DDR2-1111MHz] [DDR2-1333MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P5K WS CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz...
  • Page 80 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. CAS# Latency [5] Configuration options: [3]~[6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks]...
  • Page 81 Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]] ASUS P5K WS [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] [0.61x]] 4-19...

  • Page 82: Usb Configuration

    South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. Advanced POST Check LAN cable Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 83 USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5K WS 4-21...

  • Page 84: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40 GHz Frequency :1.20GHz FSB Speed :800 MHz Cache L1 :32 KB Cache L2 :512 KB CPUID...

  • Page 85: Chipset

    PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 86 NEC PCI-X Hub Configuration Advanced Configured advanced settings for PCI-X Hub PCI Bus Frequency I/O Port Decode RAS Sticky Error Handling VGA 16-Bit Decode PCI Bus Frequency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [33 Mhz PCI] [66 Mhz PCI] [66 Mhz PCI-X M1] [100 Mhz PCI-X M1] [133 Mhz PCI-X M1] [66 Mhz PCI-X M2] [100 Mhz PCI-X M2] [133 Mhz PCI-X M2] I/O Port Decode [4K Decode]...

  • Page 87: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Legacy Mode] [Enabled]...

  • Page 88: Pci Pnp

    Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.

  • Page 89: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...

  • Page 90: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 91: Hardware Monitor

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AI Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS AI Quiet feature. ASUS AI Quiet optimizes system performance by automatically adjusting the CPU fan speed according to the system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...
  • Page 92 CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Q-Fan Mode and CPU Fan Profile items appear when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector.
  • Page 93 N/A. Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5K WS 4-31...

  • Page 94: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device...

  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 96: Security

    4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.

  • Page 97: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot :Installed...

  • Page 98: Tools Menu

    4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 99: Asus O.c. Profile

    This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5K WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Restore CMOS BOARD:...

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 102 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-28 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-39 ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 103: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 104: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 105: Utilities Menu

    Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
  • Page 106 Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ® ® documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX 9.0 is a multimedia ®...

  • Page 107: Make Disk Menu

    Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ® Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. ® ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 108: Manual Menu

    5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 109: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 110: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 111: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
  • Page 112 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 113: Audio Configurations

    Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Information button ASUS P5K WS P5K WS ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all ® Audio Driver from the support Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button...

  • Page 114: Configuration Options

    Information Click the information button ( display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( Exit Click the exit button ( Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings. Sound Effect The Realtek ALC888 Audio CODEC...
  • Page 115 The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5K WS P5K WS ) if you do not want voice input. 5-13...
  • Page 116 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone tab. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording.

  • Page 117: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    ® To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 118 Button Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window.
  • Page 119 You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. ASUS P5K WS P5K WS Small display Click to increase value Click to...
  • Page 120 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
  • Page 121 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5K WS P5K WS to display the Usage browser. 5-19...
  • Page 122 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 123: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 124 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed...

  • Page 125: Asus Ai Gear2

    5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear2 ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 126: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 127: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 128: Asus Q-Fan2

    5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan2 This ASUS Q-Fan2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan2 or the Chassis Q-Fan2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 129: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 130: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The Intel ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA • ® RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels.

  • Page 131: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>, then select Enabled from the options. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. See Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5K WS Matrix ® ICH9R ®...
  • Page 132 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, ® RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility: ®...

  • Page 133: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5K WS CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe)
  • Page 134 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
  • Page 135 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5K WS CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    Creating a RAID 10 set To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 137 RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next ASUS P5K WS CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume5 RAID5(Parity) Disks: Select Disks 64KB...
  • Page 138 Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 139: Deleting A Raid Set

    Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5K WS DELETE VOLUME MENU Drives Capacity XXX.XGB...
  • Page 140 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 141: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5K WS environment: ® ®...
  • Page 142 To install the RAID driver in Windows During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 143: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 144: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ® ASUS P5K WS...

  • Page 145: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 146: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. Press <F10>...

  • Page 147: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- -Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5K WS ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with ®...
  • Page 148 Appendix: CPU features...

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