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Asus P8C WS User Manual

Asus P8C WS User Manual (140 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 7.59 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
6
Federal Communications Commission Statement
6
Notices
6
Electrical Safety
7
Safety Information
7
About this Guide
8
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
P8C WS Specifications Summary
10
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

13
- Welcome
  13
- Package Contents
  13
- Special Features
  14
  - Product Highlights
    14
  - ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features
    15
  - ASUS Features
    16
    
    Asus Ez Diy
    17
    
    Asus Crystal Sound
    18
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

19
- Before You Proceed
  19
- Motherboard Overview
  20
  - Motherboard Layout
    20
  - Layout Contents
    21
  - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    22
  - System Memory
    23
  - Memory Configurations
    24
  - Expansion Slots
    25
    
    Standard Interrupt Assignments
    26
    
    Irq Assignments for this Motherboard
    26
  - Onboard Buttons and Switches
    27
  - Onboard Leds
    30
  - Jumper
    33
  - Clear RTC RAM
    33
  - Internal Connectors
    35
  - System Panel Connector
    45
- Building Your Computer System
  46
  - Additional Tools and Components to Build a PC System
    46
  - CPU Installation
    47
  - CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
    49
  - DIMM Installation
    51
  - Motherboard Installation
    52
  - ATX Power Connection
    54
  - SATA Device Connection
    55
  - Front I/O Connector
    56
  - Expansion Card Installation
    57
  - Rear Panel Connection
    58
  - Audio I/O Connections
    59
- Starting up for the First Time
  62
- Turning off the Computer
  62
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

63
- Knowing BIOS
  63
- BIOS Setup Program
  63
  - EZ Mode
    64
  - Advanced Mode
    65
    
    Menu Items
    66
    
    Submenu Items
    66
    
    Scroll Bar
    66
    
    Navigation Keys
    66
    
    General Help
    66
    
    Configuration Fields
    66
- Main Menu
  67
  - System Language
    67
  - System Date
    67
  - System Time
    67
    
    Administrator Password
    68
    
    User Password
    69
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  70
  - Gpu Boost
    71
  - Dram Timing Control
    71
  - Cpu Power Management
    73
  - Cpu Offset Mode Sign
    74
  - Igpu Offset Mode Sign
    74
- Advanced Menu
  76
  - Trusted Computing
    76
  - CPU Configuration
    77
  - Cpu Power Management Configuration
    78
  - PCH Configuration
    79
  - SATA Configuration
    80
  - System Agent Configuration
    82
  - USB Configuration
    83
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    84
    
    Serial Port Configuration
    85
    
    Parallel Port Configuration
    85
  - Apm
    86
  - Network Stack
    87
- Monitor Menu
  88
- Boot Menu
  91
  - Boot Option Priorities
    92
  - Boot Override
    92
- Tools Menu
  93
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    93
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    93
  - ASUS SPD Information
    94
- Exit Menu
  95
- Updating BIOS
  96
  - ASUS Update Utility
    96
    
    Updating the Bios through the Internet
    97
    
    Updating the Bios through a Bios File
    98
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    99
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    100
  - ASUS BIOS Updater
    101
    
    Backing up the Current Bios
    102
    
    Updating the Bios File
    103
Chapter 4: Software Support

105
- Installing an Operating System
  105
- Support DVD Information
  105
  - Running the Support DVD
    105
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    106
- Installing AI Suite II
  107
  - Epu
    108
  - Launching Epu
    108
  - FAN Xpert
    109
  - Probe II
    110
  - Sensor Recorder
    111
  - ASUS Update
    112
  - Mylogo
    113
- Audio Configurations
  115
- RAID Configurations
  116
  - RAID Definitions
    116
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    117
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    117
  - Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
    117
    
    Creating a Raid Set
    118
    
    Deleting a Raid Set
    120
    
    Intel Smart Response Technology
    121
    
    Intel Rapid Start Technology
    122
    
    Recovering the Partition
    126
    
    Intel Smart Connect Technology
    128
    
    Using the Intel ® Smart Connect Technology
    129
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  131
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

135
- AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  135
  - Requirements
    135
  - Before You Begin
    135
  - Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
    136
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    137
  - Enabling the AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    137
  - Asus Contact Information
    139

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