Asus P5WDG2 WS Professional User manual

Motherboard
P5WDG2 WS
Professional/
P5WDG2 WS
PRO/WiFi-AP

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E2861
First Edition
January 2007
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................vii
Safety information .............................................................................viii
About this guide.................................................................................. ix
P5WDG2 WS Professional/ P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP
specications summary....................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS Intelligence (AI) features ............................. 1-5
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes............................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2.................................................. 2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4
2.2.5 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan....................... 2-10
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan................... 2-12
2.4 System memory.................................................................. 2-14
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-14
2.4.2 Memory congurations ......................................... 2-14
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-19
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM.................................................. 2-19
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-20
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-20
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .............................. 2-20
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments........................................... 2-21
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots............................................ 2-22
2.5.5 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-22

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Contents
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer ..................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch..................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy 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 ................................ 4-9
4.2 BIOS setup program............................................................ 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 4-12
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items.................................................... 4-13
4.2.6 Conguration elds ............................................... 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 4-13
4.2.8 Scroll bar............................................................... 4-13
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu........................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-14
4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-14
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 4-14
4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........ 4-15
4.3.6 IDE Conguration .................................................. 4-16
4.3.7 System Information............................................... 4-18
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration..................................... 4-19
4.4.2 LAN Cable Status.................................................. 4-23

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4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32
4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-33
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume................................. 4-33
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-33
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 4-34
4.5.5 APM Conguration ................................................ 4-34
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 4-36
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-37
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38
4.6.2 Removable Drives.................................................. 4-39
4.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 4-39
4.6.4 Security................................................................. 4-41
4.7 Tools ................................................................................... 4-44
4.7.1 EZ Flash 2 ............................................................. 4-44
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .................................................. 4-45
4.8 Exit menu............................................................................ 4-47
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system.............................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD.......................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu........................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-5
5.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6
5.2.6 Contact information................................................ 5-6
5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-7
5.3 Software information.......................................................... 5-11
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™................................................... 5-11
5.3.2 AI NET2................................................................. 5-13
5.3.3 AI Gear ................................................................. 5-14
5.3.4 AI Nap ................................................................... 5-16
5.3.5 AI Booster ............................................................. 5-17
5.3.6 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-18
5.3.7 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility............... 5-24

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Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel®EM64T ........................................................................ A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST) .................... A-1
A.3 Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
conguring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting
down the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
• Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this 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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command
line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iWDG2WSP.ROM