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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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... make sure all power cables from the existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.... waste. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products.
... make sure all power cables from the existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.... waste. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products.
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... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
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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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... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8B-M motherboard! Cables SATA 3G cable 4 - Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for LGA1155 1 1 1 Application CD Support CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 3pcs per carton...
... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8B-M motherboard! Cables SATA 3G cable 4 - Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for LGA1155 1 1 1 Application CD Support CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 3pcs per carton...
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...-threaded and single-threaded workloads. 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™ i3-2100 ...of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run on today's multi-threaded software....
...-threaded and single-threaded workloads. 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™ i3-2100 ...of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run on today's multi-threaded software....
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...depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P8B-M 1-5 The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of DDR3 which provide a total solution for the memory is backward compatible with a host of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial... of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The P8B-M supports UDIMM, ECC DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. Serial ...
...depending on USB 2.0. ASUS P8B-M 1-5 The 2-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of DDR3 which provide a total solution for the memory is backward compatible with a host of current bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial... of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The P8B-M supports UDIMM, ECC DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to Gigabit bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. Serial ...
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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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ASUS P8B-M 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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...The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. This is a reminder that you install the ASUS ASMB5. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ASMB5 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to ...
...The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. This is a reminder that you install the ASUS ASMB5. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ASMB5 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to ...
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... into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P8B-M 2-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into it. Place this side towards the rear...
... into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS P8B-M 2-5 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into it. Place this side towards the rear...
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... see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-M 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for ...the Intel® Xeon E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on ...
... see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab ASUS P8B-M 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for ...the Intel® Xeon E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on ...
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...compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly ...® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. The LGA1155 socket is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence...
...compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly ...® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. The LGA1155 socket is closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P8B-M 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. A B A A B B A 4. 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...
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P8B-M 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. A B A A B B A 4. 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...
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... a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink...
... a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink...
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... the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P8B-M 2-15 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS P8B-M 2-15 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... A DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
... A DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...