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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P8B-M specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P8B-M specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the...
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...the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems... the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. This symbol of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are...
...the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems... the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. This symbol of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are...
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... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID ...information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for...
... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID ...information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for...
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This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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... provides KVM over IP solution. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. SATA 6G cable Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack 2 - ASUS P8B-M 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. COM port cable 1 - The...
... provides KVM over IP solution. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. SATA 6G cable Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack 2 - ASUS P8B-M 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. COM port cable 1 - The...
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...today's multi-threaded software. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P8B-M xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200/Core™ i3-... efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature and current limits...
...today's multi-threaded software. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P8B-M xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® E3-1200/Core™ i3-... efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature and current limits...
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.... The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from 1.8 V for...motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C204 chipset, delivering up to 21GB/s. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to Gigabit bandwidth. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS P8B...
.... The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from 1.8 V for...motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C204 chipset, delivering up to 21GB/s. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to Gigabit bandwidth. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. ASUS P8B...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P8B-M
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 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P8B-M
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... socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P8B-M 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 the power supply.
... socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P8B-M 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 the power supply.
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The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install the ASUS ASMB5. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. The heartbeat LED functions only when... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Onboard LEDs 1. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ...
The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install the ASUS ASMB5. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. The heartbeat LED functions only when... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Onboard LEDs 1. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ...
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...the chassis in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you place it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-M 2-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Ensure to unplug the ...chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes ...
...the chassis in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you place it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-M 2-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Ensure to unplug the ...chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes ...
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Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-M 2-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins, do not remove the ...the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and ...
Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-M 2-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins, do not remove the ...the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and ...
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... at a time in a diagonal sequence to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you have installed the... motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink ...
... at a time in a diagonal sequence to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The LGA1155 socket is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you have installed the... motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink ...
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... from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener B counterclockwise. 3. 3. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P8B...
... from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. A B A A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener B counterclockwise. 3. 3. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P8B...
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Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. 2.3.4 Installing the ...
Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the back of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. 2.3.4 Installing the ...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/... less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS P8B-M 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/... less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS P8B-M 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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... retaining clips outward. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... retaining clips outward. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by both of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to both the motherboard and the components. 1.