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ASUS has released the Z7S WS workstation motherboard. This innovative motherboard is equipped with dual socket 771 and utilizes the latest Intel® 5400 chipset for vigorous performance. It also supports fully buffered DDR2 800MHz dual-channel memory, dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes; and comes in the compact CEB form factor. With this innovative motherboard, users will enjoy convenient slot expansion and enjoy fast and efficient work efficiency.
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The multiple slot interfaces increase expansion choices and allows users to obtain high data transmission speeds. Supporting dual PCIe 2.0 x 16 for double the normal bus bandwidth from 2.5 Gb/s to 5.0 Gb/s, users will truly be able to accomplish more tasks in a much shorter time; while enjoying backward compatibility with previous PCIe 1.1 standards. The Z7S WS also showcases PCI-X slots for more convenience on slot expansion, and is able to bring about full speeds for Gigabit Ethernet, SCSI RAID and other PCI-X devices.
Equipped with ASUS' innovative heat-pipe solution, the Z7S dissipates heat efficiently. The Z7S's particular heat-pipe design is made to increase durability, life spans and enhance thermal capacity. It also provides highly efficient operations with less heat than traditional heat sink designs.
The Z7s WS is available at RM2,350.
Read on for more.
Discrete Audio MIO Card for Improved Sound
The MIO audio card offers great sound quality to
complement the robust video power. This card offers enhanced signal-to-noise
ratio in a 7.1 surround channel setup - delivering exhilarating surround sound
for professional and entertainment usage.
Exclusive MemCool Support for Enhanced
Thermal Solutions
The optional ASUS Patented MemCool Kit maximizes
Fully-buffered DIMM performance by eliminating the potential risk of system
memory throttling from over-temperature; as well as minimizing the system
integration effort of SI for thermal & acoustic solutions.
Easy and Convenient Installations
Users will also enjoy the specially designed
"extra" features that come with the Z7S WS. With Q-Connector, users can connect and disconnect chassis front panel cables
in one easy step with just one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates
the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time - making connections quick and
accurate. Secondly, ASUS' Q-Shield does without
the usual "fingers" of traditional gaskets - making it convenient,
easy and safe to install without the scratches and cuts like before. The
Q-Shield also has better electric conductivity to ideally protect the
motherboard against static electricity and shield users against harmful
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
Discrete Audio MIO Card for Improved Sound
The MIO audio card offers great sound quality to
complement the robust video power. This card offers enhanced signal-to-noise
ratio in a 7.1 surround channel setup - delivering exhilarating surround sound
for professional and entertainment usage.
Exclusive MemCool Support for Enhanced
Thermal Solutions
The optional ASUS Patented MemCool Kit maximizes
Fully-buffered DIMM performance by eliminating the potential risk of system
memory throttling from over-temperature; as well as minimizing the system
integration effort of SI for thermal & acoustic solutions.
Easy and Convenient Installations
Users will also enjoy the specially designed
"extra" features that come with the Z7S WS. With Q-Connector, users can connect and disconnect chassis front panel cables
in one easy step with just one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates
the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time - making connections quick and
accurate. Secondly, ASUS' Q-Shield does without
the usual "fingers" of traditional gaskets - making it convenient,
easy and safe to install without the scratches and cuts like before. The
Q-Shield also has better electric conductivity to ideally protect the
motherboard against static electricity and shield users against harmful
Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
Specifications
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Processor / System Bus
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2 x Socket LGA771
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Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100/5200
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300/5400 Sequence
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Dual-Core/Quad-Core
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FSB 1600/1333/1066 MHz
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Digital power solution
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Support HyperThreading, EIST, VT, EM64T, XD, TM/TM2
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Core Logic
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Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel® ESB2E I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
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Form Factor
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CEB form factor, 12" x 10.5' ( 30.5cm x 26.7 cm
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Memory
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Total Slots
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6 (4-channel)
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Capacity
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Maximum up to 24 GB
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Memory Type
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Fully-Buffered DIMM DDR2 800/667/533 Reg. ECC
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Memory Size
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512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB
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Expansion Slots
(follow SSI Loacation #)
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Total PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Slots
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6
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Slot Location
2
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MIO PCIe x1 (ASUS proprietary)
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Slot Location 3
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PCIe x16 slot (x16 link)
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Slot Location 4
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PCI-X
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Slot Location 5
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PCIe x16 slot (x16 link)
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Slot Location 6
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PCI
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Slot Location 7
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PCIe x16 slot (x8 link)
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Storage
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IDE Controller
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Intel® ESB2E ICH:
1 * Single Channel Bus Master IDE support UltraATA 133/100/66/33
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SATA Controller
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Intel® ESB2E ICH:
6 SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel® Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
(Support RAID Software 0, 1)
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Networking
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LAN
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2 x Marvell 88E8056 Dual Gb LAN
Support teaming function
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Onboard I/O Connectors
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Floppy Connector
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1
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PSU Connector
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24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power
connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
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USB 2.0
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1 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports for 2 USB
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 slot
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Fan Header
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8 x 4-pin Fan
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Chassis Intruder
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1
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Rear I/O Connectors
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External Serial Port
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2
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External USB Port
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5
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IEEE1394
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1
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RJ-45
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2
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PS/2 KB
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1
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