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                        P8C WS
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                        E7435 Revised Edition V2  May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,  transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any  means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written  permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
                    
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                        Contents Notices  ....................................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii P8C WS specifications summary ..............................................................................
                    
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                        Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-3 3.3 Main menu ................................
                    
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                        Contents 4.3.1 EPU .............................................................................................4-4 4.3.2 FAN Xpert....................................................................................4-5 4.3.3 Probe II........................................................................................4-6 4.3.4 Sensor Recorder .........................................................................4-7 4.3.5  ASUS Update .........................................................
                    
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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  r
                    
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                        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 
                    
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                        About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This 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, jump
                    
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                        Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  throughout this manual.   DANGER/W ARNING: 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.   IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.    NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicate
                    
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                        P8C WS specifications summary ® nd rd  CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 2 / 3 Generation Core™ i3 desktop processor ® ® LGA1155 socket for Intel Xeon E3-1200/ 12x5 v2 series processor Supports 32nm / 22nm CPU ® * Supports Intel Turbo Boost technology 2.0. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel C216 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 MHz, ECC non-ECC, un-buffered  memory Dual-channel architecture ® Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Refer 
                    
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                        P8C WS specifications summary ASUS GPU Boost with switch Unique  ASUS Power Design Features - 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU, EPU Switch ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash Utility Back Panel I/O 1 x PS/2 KB/MS port Ports 1 x S/PDIF Out (Opti
                    
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                        Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8C WS 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8C WS motherboard User manual Suppor
                    
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                        Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS   This motherboard complies with the European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP)  requirements, which requires products to meet certain energy efficiency criteria for energy  consumption. This in  in keeping with ASUS’ vision of creating environment-friendly and  energy-efficient products to reduce a product’s carbon footprint and reduce its environmental  impact. ® LGA1155 socket for Intel Second/Third Generation Core™ i3 and
                    
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                        Complete USB 3.0 Integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear  panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug & play connectivity  solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.  GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates  flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every  use. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), th
                    
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                        Chapter 1 Quick Gate Quick Gate is a vertical USB connector on the motherboard that allows you to install USB  devices directly without any messy cables and stops important data storage devices from  breaking off unexpectedly. This revolutionary and unique design offers a convenient and safe  way to install data and applications on your system. Diagnosis LED Diag. LED offers an intuitive way to locate the root problems in seconds. It checks these key  components in sequence during bootup --- CPU
                    
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                        ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solution The aesthetically-designed crystal-shaped heatsink features the 0-dB thermal solution  for a noiseless and stable computing environment. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the  heat dissipation performance. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan  speeds based on different ambient temperatures and attain a quiet and cool computing  environment. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS
                    
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                        Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file from a USB  storage device containing the BIOS file. Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows you to adjust the CPU voltager in 0.01V steps and the DRAM  voltage in 0.001V steps to achieve the most precise and ultimate overclocking settings. IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video devices such as  digital television, digital video camcord
                    
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                        Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due  to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching
                    
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                        Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more  information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information