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  • Page 1 Z7S 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-2 2.2.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    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 menu .................. 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-30 4.6.3 Security ................. 4-31 Tools menu ................. 4-33 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-33 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-34 Exit menu ..................4-35...
  • Page 6 Other information ............5-7 Software information ..............5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 .................5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-18 5.3.5 Audio configurations ............. 5-19 RAID configurations ..............5-23 5.4.1 RAID definitions ............

  • 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: Z7S Ws Specifications Summary

    - Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, and Jack- Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming, and Jack- Retasking Technology - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter IEEE 1394 VIA 6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (3 at mid-board, 5 at...
  • Page 12 Z7S WS specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique ASUS Workstation Features: Features - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support (optional) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile...
  • Page 13 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Utility ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Flash Utility under DOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS Other Features...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Z7S WS series motherboard! 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 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core and ® Quad-Core Intel Xeon™ processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands ®...
  • Page 19 PCs. See page 2-42 for details. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS MemCool FB-DIMM Fan Kit (optional) With this optional fan kit, the platform gets optimal performance and the best possible FB-DIMM thermal environment.

  • 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. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-14 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumpers ..................2-25 Switches ..................2-27 Audio card installation .............. 2-28 Connectors ................. 2-29 2.10 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ..........2-42 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB_PWR Z7S WS ® Standby Powered Z7S WS Onboard LED Power ASUS Z7S WS...

  • 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. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Support Kits For The Motherboard

    To install the CEK spring: Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU0 Heatsink hole Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU0 heatsink holes. ASUS Z7S WS...
  • Page 26 Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU1 heatsink holes.
  • Page 27 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU0 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. Secure the motherboard with eight (8) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration. ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 Motherboard layout 26.7cm (10.5in) EATXPWR EATX12V KB_USB12 USB34 CPU0 IE1394_1 ESATA1 ESATA2 Intel ® Seaburg CPU1 USB5 LAN12 Z7S WS CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN PSUSMB1 PCIEX1_MIO1 PRI_IDE 88E8056 ® PCIEX16_1 88E8056 JMB363 PCIX_1 ® Intel ESB2E PCIEX16_2 VT6308S SATA12 PCI1 SATA34 Super SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    Line In Port (light blue) 2-30 Line Out port (lime) 2-30 Microphone port (pink) 2-30 Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-30 Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-30 Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-30 Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-30 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-30 ASUS Z7S WS...
  • Page 30 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-30 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 2-31 USB connectors (4-pin USB6, 10-1 pin USB78) 2-32 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 2-33 CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin SPS_FAN1, FBD_FAN1, 2-33 CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN, CHA_FAN1-4) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

  • Page 31: 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 LGA771 socket.
  • Page 32 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 33 (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS Z7S WS 2-11...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
  • Page 35 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. ASUS Z7S WS 2-13...

  • Page 36: System Memory

    FB-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.
  • Page 37 DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the same type of DIMMs in DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. ASUS Z7S WS 2-15...

  • Page 38: Memory Sparing Technology

    2.4.3 Memory sparing technology ® The Intel Seaburg chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the urg chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Sparing : At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank.

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    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 Z7S WS 2-17...

  • Page 40: Installing The Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan (Optional)

    2.4.6 Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (optional) The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To install the optional FB-DIMM fan: Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. Disengage the fan top cover from Top cover the fan base.
  • Page 41 Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. ASUS Z7S WS 2-19...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Interrupt Assignments

    The operating frequency of this slot change depending on the type of PCI Express card you install. Refer to the figure on the next page for the location of the slot. ASUS Z7S WS 2-21...

  • Page 44: Pci/Pci-X Slots

    PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (red, @ x16) PCIe x1_1 MIO slot This motherboard supports the ASUS SASsaby cards (optional) for SAS Hard disk drive support. For SASsaby M, install the card to the two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (red) or the universal PCIe x16 slot (white). For SASsaby 1064E, install the card to the universal PCIe x16 slot (white) only.
  • Page 45 ATI Radeon X1050 (BIOS: V5B63.8.15.158.AS05) Not support crossfire V8.401.0.0 ASUS EAX1300 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. (CHT) Pass ATI Radeon X1300 (BIOS:V113.AA77100.102) V8.363.0.0 ASUS EAX1600XT Silent/256MB V.1.00 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. (JPN) Pass ATI Radeon X1600XT (BIOS: 71C0.9.12.4.2) PCIEX16_2 V8.363.0.0 ASUS EAX1600PRO/I/256M PCIEX16_1 Vista Ultimate...
  • Page 46 Leadtek Quadro FX1400 PCIEX16_1 Vista Ultimate Pass nVIDIA Quadro FX1400 128M V7.15.11.6222 (BIOS:V5.41.02.43.03) MSI NX7900GT-T2D256E PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. Pass nVidia GeForce 7900GT Rev. V 93.71 (BIOS: V5.71.22.12.02) Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS Z7S WS 2-25...
  • Page 48 PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 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. Z7S WS ®...

  • Page 49: Switches

    • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the Fan switch for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS Z7S WS 2-27...

  • Page 50: Audio Card Installation

    Audio card installation Take out the Audio card from the Locate the PCI Express x1 MIO package. slot on the motherboard. Align the card connector with the The photo below shows the slot and press firmly until the card audio card installed on the sits on the slot completely.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    LAN (RJ-45) port 1 and 2. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, these ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS Z7S WS 2-29...
  • Page 52 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection LAN port BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

  • Page 53: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Z7S WS ® FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Z7S WS Floppy disk drive connector ASUS Z7S WS 2-31...
  • Page 54 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
  • Page 55 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS Z7S WS 2-33...
  • Page 56 The USB port module is purchased separately. 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. 2-34...
  • Page 57 FAN Speed PWM Control CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN SPS_FAN1 PWM Control PWM Control FBD_FAN1 FAN Speed FAN Speed FAN Power FAN Power CPU0_FAN Z7S WS CPU1_FAN ® CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Z7S WS Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 ASUS Z7S WS 2-35...
  • Page 58 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 Z7S WS ® +3.3V SMBDAT SMBCLK PIN 1 Z7S WS Power supply SMBus connector Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
  • Page 59 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS Z7S WS 2-37...
  • Page 60 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] 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. Z7S WS ®...

  • Page 61: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Z7S WS 2-39...
  • Page 62 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP HD-audio-compliant HD-audio-compliant...
  • Page 63 14. 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 64: 2.10 G.p. Diagnosis Card Installation

    2.10 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2.10.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. Press to turn ON or OFF the computer. Reset Button. Press to restart the computer. Card connector 2.10.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card Make sure to turn off the power supply unit before instaling the diagnosis card to avoid electrical shock hazard.

  • Page 65: G.p. Diagnosis Card Check Codes

    Early CPU initiation Wake up AP Initiate KBC8042 Detect PS2 mouse Detect PS2 keyboard Resume from S1 USB initiation Resume from S3 Display USB devices Resume from S4 Initiate VGA BIOS Leave BIOS and pass control to OS ASUS Z7S WS 2-43...
  • Page 66 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the Chapter 3: system. Powering up...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 69: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 70: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ® If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. ® The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

  • Page 71: 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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 72 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 Main menu .................. 4-12 Advanced menu ................. 4-17 Power menu ................4-25 Boot menu .................. 4-29 Tools menu ................. 4-33 Exit menu ..................4-35 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® 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 74 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 75 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: Afudos Utility

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 79 A:\>afudos /Z7SWS.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.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 80: 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 or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 81: 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 Z7S WS...

  • Page 82: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Time [17:41:19] select a field. System Date [Mon 01/14/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [+] or [-] to Language...

  • Page 83: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. Pop-up window 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen Scroll bar is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS Z7S WS 4-11...

  • Page 84: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 85: Primary / Secondary / Third Ide Master / Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Z7S WS 4-13...

  • Page 86: Storage 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] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 87: Ahci Configuration

    AHCI Port0 Select the type of devices connected Device :Not Detected to the system. SATA Port0 [Auto] SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] ASUS Z7S WS 4-15...

  • Page 88: System Information

    4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version: 0113 Build Date: 01/18/08 Processor Usable Size: 512MB Processor Information Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help...

  • Page 89: Advanced Menu

    +1.8v Dual Adjustment [+1.80v] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [+1.90v] [+1.86v] [+1.83v] [+1.80v] SB +1.5v Adjustment [+1.50v] Allows you to set the the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [+1.50v] [+1.55v] [+1.60v] [+1.65v] ASUS Z7S WS 4-17...

  • Page 90: Ai Net 2

    4.4.2 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cables connected to the LAN (RJ-45) ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Marvell Check LAN AI NET 2 cable during POST. Pair Status Length Marvell Controller 0 Marvell Controller 1 Select Screen Select Item...
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z7S WS 4-19...

  • Page 92: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Clock Generator This menu allows you to select the Clock Generator mode. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Allows BIOS to Select Clock Generator ClockGenerator Mode Clock Mode Select [Auto] in Linear or Table. Clock Mode Select [Auto] This item allows you to select the Clock Generator mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Clock Mode Select item to [Manual].
  • Page 93 Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] PCIe Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express link speed. Configuration option: [Auto] [PCIe Gen1] ASUS Z7S WS 4-21...

  • Page 94: Pcipnp

    4.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 95: Usb Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The [Auto] option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS Z7S WS 4-23...

  • Page 96: Trusted Computing

    4.4.7 Trusted Computing BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted Computing Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] in BIOS Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT.

  • Page 97: 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 Z7S WS 4-25...

  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Go into On/Off, APM Configuration or Suspend when Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power button Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] is pressed. Advanced Resume Event Controls Power On By External Modems [Disabled] [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]...

  • Page 99: Hardware Monitor

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU0/1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] Memory Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU(s), motherboard and memory temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS Z7S WS 4-27...

  • Page 100: Psmi Ipmi Fru

    CPU0/1 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan(s) speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Chassis Fan1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] SPS Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] FBD Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis ,...

  • Page 101: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS Z7S WS 4-29...

  • Page 102: 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™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 103: Security

    Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS Z7S WS 4-31...

  • Page 104: Change User Password

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen Select Item Enter Change...

  • Page 105: 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 [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see section 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

  • Page 106: Asus O.c. Profile

    4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed...

  • Page 107: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Z7S WS 4-35...
  • Page 108 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 109: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 110 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software information ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-23 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-41 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 113: Utilities Menu

    Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Application.
  • Page 114 This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap lets users instantly turn on/off the PC without terminating the tasks. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

  • Page 115: Make Disk Menu

    Intel(R) ESB2 AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel ESB2 AHCI/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ® JMicron JMB36X 32bit/64bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X SATA/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit ® system. ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 116: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual ® ® file. 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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 117: 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 Z7S WS...

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120 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 121: Ai Net2

    LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-11...

  • Page 122: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs ® > 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 ®...
  • Page 123 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-13...
  • Page 124 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 125 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-15...
  • Page 126 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 127 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-17...

  • Page 128: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.4 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 quieter 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 129: Audio Configurations

    From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ASUS Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-19...

  • Page 130: Configuration Options

    Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 131 Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 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 Z7S WS Z7S WS 5-21...
  • Page 132 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 133: Raid Configurations

    You can also combine two RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. ASUS Z7S WS 5-23...

  • Page 134: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
  • Page 135 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS Z7S WS 5-25...

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 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. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0...
  • Page 137 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 the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS Z7S WS 5-27...
  • Page 138 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 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. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
  • Page 139 XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete ASUS Z7S WS 5-29...
  • Page 140 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 141: Deleting A Raid Set

    ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! 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 Z7S WS 5-31...
  • Page 142 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 143 Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows OS installation. See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ® Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows OS had been installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS Z7S WS 5-33...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid Set

    Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID Press <Ctrl-J>...
  • Page 145 Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation ASUS Z7S WS 5-35...
  • Page 146 When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Available Type/Status...
  • Page 147 ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS Z7S WS 5-37...
  • Page 148 Resetting disks to non-RAID • An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility.
  • Page 149 RAID Inside Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 1-Mirror XXX GB Rebuild Rebuilding... 01%, please wait... ASUS Z7S WS 5-39...
  • Page 150 Rebuilding a Mirror Drive When one of the disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. Press <Y>...

  • Page 151: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    JMicron JMB36X driver disk for a 32bit/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 Z7S WS 5-41...
  • Page 152 ® 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 153: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Appendix: CPU features...
  • Page 154 Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ..................A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ASUS Z7S WS...

  • Page 155: 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 156: 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>...

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