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ASUS P8B-E/4L 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack - --1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 PIKE ..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. SATA 6G cable Cables SATA 3G cable COM port cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-E/4L motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
ASUS P8B-E/4L 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack - --1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for LGA1155 Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 PIKE ..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. SATA 6G cable Cables SATA 3G cable COM port cable Accessories IO shield Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-E/4L motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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...is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P8B-E/4L 1-5 Intel® 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with a host of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial...bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The P8B-E/4L supports UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which ...
...is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P8B-E/4L 1-5 Intel® 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with a host of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial...bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The P8B-E/4L supports UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR3 which ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L
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...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B-E/4L 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 from...
...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8B-E/4L 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 from...
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... direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-5 To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into the chassis in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws...
... direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-5 To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into the chassis in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws...
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... (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 8. LAN 4 (RJ-45) port Page 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 / PCI slots 4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RECOVERY1...
... (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 8. LAN 4 (RJ-45) port Page 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 / PCI slots 4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RECOVERY1...
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... is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ...PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The ...
... is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ...PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The ...
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DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. The Thermal ...
DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. The Thermal ...
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... fan assembly from the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the...
... fan assembly from the motherboard. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the...
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... DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-15 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A2 and B2 (orange...
... DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-15 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A2 and B2 (orange...
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-17 Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-17 Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely...
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... and one x4 link to CPU. PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) PCI slot PCIEx16 slot (x8 link) PCIEx8 slot (x4 link) PCI slots PIKE slot ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-19 This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN..., and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on...
... and one x4 link to CPU. PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) PCI slot PCIEx16 slot (x8 link) PCIEx8 slot (x4 link) PCI slots PIKE slot ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-19 This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN..., and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on...
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... cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-21 2.5.9 Installing ASMB5 management card Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. 1.
... cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-21 2.5.9 Installing ASMB5 management card Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. 1.
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... the front fans and rear fans control. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fan control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for fan pin selection. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-23 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2.
... the front fans and rear fans control. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fan control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for fan pin selection. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-23 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 2.
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ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-25 6. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5.
ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-25 6. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Turn on the system to pins 1-2. 6. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5.
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Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-29 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate.
Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-29 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate.
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..., USB56; Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-31 You can connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules...
..., USB56; Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-31 You can connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules...
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These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-33 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SGPIO peripherals for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. 7.
These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-33 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SGPIO peripherals for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. 7.
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... can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 11. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-35 This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Power Supply SMBus...
... can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 11. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-35 This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Power Supply SMBus...