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This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS P9D-M Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology it supports.
This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS P9D-M Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technology it supports.
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1.1 Welcome! Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 2 (P9D-M) 4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 4 (P9D-M) 2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9D-M Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,... 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-M Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it another standout in your ...
1.1 Welcome! Before you for LGA1150 Packaging Qty. 1 1 2 (P9D-M) 4 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 4 (P9D-M) 2 (P9D-MV, P9D-MX) 1 1 1 1 1 pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P9D-M Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,... 6G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation User Guide Accessory Metal Plate for buying an ASUS® P9D-M Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it another standout in your ...
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... with four Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that provides twice the performance and speed of new features, including Native Command...
... with four Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide a total solution for timely failure detection. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. ASUS P9D-M Series 1-5 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that provides twice the performance and speed of new features, including Native Command...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter summary 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers...2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P9D-M Series
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter summary 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers...2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P9D-M Series
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-3 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 ...
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-3 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 ...
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.... Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. 2. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-M Series 2-11 Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4.
.... Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. 2. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS P9D-M Series 2-11 Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the retention tab. Load lever Retention tab Load plate 4.
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... multi‑directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan. • The Intel® LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in size and dimension. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the...
... multi‑directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan. • The Intel® LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in size and dimension. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the...
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... performance. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-15 Doing so can damage the CPU. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. Peel off...
... performance. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-15 Doing so can damage the CPU. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. Peel off...
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... the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it pops out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket...
... the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it pops out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket...
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS P9D-M Series 2-19 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode ...
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS P9D-M Series 2-19 Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode ...
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Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on your motherboard. 1. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-21 2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the Thermal Sensor connector on your motherboard. 1. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-21 2.5.6 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-23 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is on button is pressed and the system is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up when the Power-on .
Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-23 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is on button is pressed and the system is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up when the Power-on .
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-25 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)* The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. *P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-25 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)* The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. *P9D-M and P9D-MV models only.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-27 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2.
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to activate the VGA feature. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-27 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2.
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ASUS P9D-M Series 2-29 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 7.
ASUS P9D-M Series 2-29 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 7.
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If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-31 Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the ...
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-31 Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the ...
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. The read or write activities of any device connected to connectors USB78. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-33
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 3. The read or write activities of any device connected to connectors USB78. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Connect the USB module cables to the SATA or SAS add-on card. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-33
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... FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 7. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are used for the Intel Rapid Storage.... DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-35 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are not jumpers!
... FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 7. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are used for the Intel Rapid Storage.... DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. ASUS P9D-M Series 2-35 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are not jumpers!