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ii ii ii ii ii E2455 E2455 E2455 E2455 E2455 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 Revised Edition V3 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer .
v v v v v Contents 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................
vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How.
ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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.
x x x x x P5WDG2-WS specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Si.
xi xi xi xi xi Realtek ® ALC882 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) CODEC Supports Multi-streaming, Jack-sensing, and Jack-retasking functions Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one on the rear panel and one at mid-board) Supports up to 8 USB 2.
xii xii xii xii xii 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x USB ports for optional Wi-Fi edition) 1 x Wireless LAN port (IEEE 802.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents .........................................
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhan.
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 8-channel + 2-channe.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ASUS Intell.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fa.
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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.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ...........................................
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information P5WDG2-WS ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASU.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout P ANEL P5WDG2-WS ® AAFP GAME CHASSIS 24.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® /Intel ® Pentium ® D processor in the 775-land package.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Fastener Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole Motherboard hole 2.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B B A A A A B B 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 5. 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.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 • Some old-version DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel ® ’s On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Part No.
2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Part No.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.5 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.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI .
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards ASUS EN5900 V6.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID cards Qualified RAID c.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW3.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port Wireless LAN port (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) .
2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 • These connectors are set to Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAF.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAM.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 2-41 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX .
2-42 2-42 2-42 2-42 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • You may use a 4-pin ATX12V power plug for this connector. • Make sure to remove the cap on the connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-43 P5WDG2-WS ® P5WDG2-WS TPM connector CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND LPC_PD# GND X X LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X TPM 1 14. 14. 14.
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3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer .........................................
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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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.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ......................................................
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.
4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select .
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ F.
4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree .
4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.
4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Wed 11/02/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth.
4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.
4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 4.
4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance.
4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port.
4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled].
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing .
4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard De.
4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Supp.
4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup RTC Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor AI Quiet [Disabled] CPU Temperature [32.
4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4.6 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. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.
4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 4-41 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ..............................................
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Ethernet Driver Realtek RTL8187 Wireles.
5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk Make Disk menu allows you to make RAID/Serial ATA driver disks.
5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Technical Support Form Technical Support.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.
5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 3. Click the Run Run Run Run R u n button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT).
5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 .
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings.
5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II AS.
5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Button Button Button Button Button .
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system.
5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 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 physical memory.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 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 CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.
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ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storag.
5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Cre.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 6. 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.
5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Cr.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1.
5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID.
5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® .
5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Resetting a RAID set hard disks dri.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 3. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process.
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports..
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T ........................................................................ A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ............
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS A.1 Intel ® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with the Intel ® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology).
A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features 4. Select Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic (default) from the options, then press <Enter>. Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST feature.
ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS ASUS P5WDG2-WS A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.
A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features.
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