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P8B WS
Motherboard
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E6384 First Edition February 2011 Copyright © 2011 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 .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix P8B WS specifications summary .............................................................. xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..............
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Contents 2.3.10 Rear panel connection .................................................. 2-42 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 2-43 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-46 2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 BIOS
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Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals ..................................... 4-2 4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II ...
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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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REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other
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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, ju
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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/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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold tex
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P8B WS specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 2nd Generation Core™ i3 desktop processor ® LGA 1155 socket for Intel XEON E3-1200 series server/ workstation processor Supports 32nm CPU ® * Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel C206 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel architecture Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) **Refer to ww
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P8B WS specifications summary ® Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O ASUS Unique Features GPU Boost with switch ASUS Power Design - 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 use
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P8B WS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX +12V Power connector CPU fan with PWM control Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control Chassis fan3 with Q-fan control PWR fan AAFP connector 1 x COM port connector 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 vertical ports TPM header S/PDIF Out header 1 x MemOK! Button 20-pin front panel connector Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS P8B WS
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS P8B 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. Motherboard ASUS P8B WS I/O modules 1 x USB 2.0 (2 ports) + eSATA (1 port) module Cabl
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ® LGA1155 Intel Sandy Bridge Processor Ready ® This motherboard supports the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processors in the LGA1155 p
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USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0--the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. GPU Boost Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable
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CUDA parallel computing power supported The motherboard will achieve outstanding and dependable performance in the role of a Personal Supercomputer when working in tangent with discrete CUDA technology—providing unprecedented return on investment. Users can count on up to 4 Tesla GPUs that are plugged into P8B WS for intensive parallel computing on tons of data, which delivers nearly 4 teraflops of performance. It is the best choice to work as a personal supercomputer on your desk instead
