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Asus P5W DH User Manual

Asus P5W DH
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Motherboard
P5W DH
Deluxe

Table of Contents

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Asus P5W DH Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel 975X
SocketLGA 775
FSB1066/800/533 MHz
Memory TypeDDR2
Maximum Memory8GB
Memory StandardDDR2 800/667/533
Form FactorATX
Audio ChipsetADI AD1988B
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Storage4 x SATA 3Gb/s
SATA RAIDRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
PS/22
USB 2.08 x USB 2.0
IEEE 13942 x IEEE 1394a
Audio Ports6 Ports
Supported CPUCore 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron
Memory Slots4
Audio8-channel
LANDual LAN
LAN ChipsetMarvell 88E8053
Expansion Slots2 x PCIe x16
S/PDIF OutOptical

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance requirements for device operation and interference.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Compliance statements for Canadian radio noise emissions.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent electrical shock and damage to components.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and system.

About This Guide

Guide Organization and Information Sources

Explains the guide's structure and where to find additional information.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography and Symbol Conventions

Explains symbols and typography used throughout the manual for clarity.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome to P5W DH Deluxe

Welcome message and overview of the motherboard's capabilities.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Motherboard Features

Highlights key technologies and features of the P5W DH Deluxe motherboard.

P5W DH Deluxe Specifications Summary

CPU and Chipset Details

Specifications for the CPU socket and the Intel 975X/ICH7R chipset.

Memory and Expansion Slots

Details on memory architecture, supported DIMMs, and expansion slot types.

Advanced Thermal and Storage Features

ASUS thermal solutions and supported Serial ATA/RAID configurations.

Connectivity and Digital Home Features

LAN, Audio, IEEE 1394, USB, and ASUS Digital Home features.

ASUS Exclusive Features

Overclocking tools, AI Life features, and other special ASUS technologies.

Rear and Internal Connectors

Lists and describes all rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before Proceeding with Installation

Essential safety precautions and preparation steps before installing hardware components.

Motherboard Overview and Layout

Details the motherboard's physical layout, components, and placement guidelines.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installation

Information and procedures for installing and uninstalling the CPU and its cooler.

System Memory (RAM) Installation

Guides for installing, configuring, and managing system memory modules.

Expansion Slots and Installation

Information on PCI and PCI Express slots for adding expansion cards and their installation.

Jumpers and Connectors

Explains the function and location of motherboard jumpers and various connectors.

Chapter 3: Powering Up the System

First-Time System Startup

Steps to follow for powering on the computer for the initial setup.

Shutting Down the Computer

Describes methods for safely turning off the computer system.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating and managing the motherboard's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Overview of the BIOS setup utility, including menu screens, navigation, and keys.

Main BIOS Menu Options

Details the information and settings available in the Main menu of the BIOS setup.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Configuration options for CPU, chipset, onboard devices, and PCI/PnP settings.

Power Management Settings

Adjustments for ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

Boot Menu Configuration

Options for setting the boot device priority and other boot-related settings.

BIOS Tools and Utilities

Access to BIOS utilities like ASUS EZ Flash 2 and Music Alarm.

Exiting the BIOS Setup

Procedures for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

Chapter 5: Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Guidelines for installing operating systems compatible with the motherboard.

Support CD Information

Details the contents of the motherboard support CD, including drivers and utilities.

Software Information and Utilities

Information on provided software like ASUS MyLogo 2, AI NET2, and PC Probe II.

RAID Configurations

Explanation of ASUS EZ-Backup, Intel ICH7R, JMicron, and Silicon Image RAID solutions.

Creating RAID Driver Disks

Steps to create RAID driver disks for OS installation or specific RAID configurations.

Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ Technology Support

Overview of CrossFire™ Technology

Introduction to ATI CrossFire technology and its multi-GPU capabilities.

Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards

Step-by-step guide for installing master and slave graphics cards for CrossFire.

Catalyst™ Control Center Software

Information on installing and using the ATI Catalyst Control Center for graphics settings.

Appendix: CPU Features

Intel® EM64T Feature

Information and usage guide for Intel EM64T, enabling 64-bit computing.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Details EIST for CPU performance and power management.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Information and usage guide for Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

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