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... guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P8B-M series 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 Motherboard...
... guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x P8B-M series 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 Motherboard...
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... and utilities installation 6-23 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-23 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-23 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-24 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-24 6.5.5 Contact information 6-24 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P8B-M block diagram A-3 A.2 P8B-MX block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
... and utilities installation 6-23 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-23 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-23 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-24 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-24 6.5.5 Contact information 6-24 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P8B-M block diagram A-3 A.2 P8B-MX block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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...Intel 82574L 1 x Management LAN Aspeed AST2050 + 16MB VRAM (continued on the next page) xi P8B-M series specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Memory Total Slots ...Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location #) Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 P8B-M P8B-MX 1 x...
...Intel 82574L 1 x Management LAN Aspeed AST2050 + 16MB VRAM (continued on the next page) xi P8B-M series specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Memory Total Slots ...Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location #) Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 P8B-M P8B-MX 1 x...
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xii P8B-M series specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment TPM Header PSU Connector USB Connectors Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header ...
xii P8B-M series specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment TPM Header PSU Connector USB Connectors Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header ...
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...User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-M series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new 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 the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack P8B-M P8B-MX P8B...
...User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for buying an ASUS® P8B-M series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new 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 the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack P8B-M P8B-MX P8B...
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... CPU in the figure below power, temperature and current limits. Intel Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. P8B-M xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon®...™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in the world.
... CPU in the figure below power, temperature and current limits. Intel Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multi-threaded software. P8B-M xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon®...™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in the world.
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... and Intel® C204 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. The 2-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic with bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS P8B-M series 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of up to 21GB/s, and reduces voltage thus reducing power usage and heat generation...
... and Intel® C204 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. The 2-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic with bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS P8B-M series 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of up to 21GB/s, and reduces voltage thus reducing power usage and heat generation...
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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 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P8B-M series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS P8B-M series
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... case, 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 series 2-3
... case, 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 series 2-3
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... it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P8B-M series 2-5 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it.
... it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS P8B-M series 2-5 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it.
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... load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8B-M series 2-11
... load lever in only one correct orientation. Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8B-M series 2-11
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... installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8B-M series 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and...
... installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8B-M series 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to secure the heatsink and...
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... performance. • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. ASUS P8B-M series 2-15
... performance. • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. ASUS P8B-M series 2-15
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... prevent damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM on the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-17 Press the retaining clip outward to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...
... prevent damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM on the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-17 Press the retaining clip outward to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...
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... server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides one x16 link to CPU. ASUS P8B-M series 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1...
... server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides one x16 link to CPU. ASUS P8B-M series 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1...
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Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slot PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) PCIe x16 slot (x16 link) PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) (P8B-M only) 2.5.7 Installing ASMB5 management card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management card on the motherboard. 2.
Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slot PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) PCIe x16 slot (x16 link) PCIe x8 slot (x4 link) (P8B-M only) 2.5.7 Installing ASMB5 management card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management card on the motherboard. 2.
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Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. ASUS P8B-M series 2-21 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1.
Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to the connector. 3. Connect the thermal sensor cable to monitor temperature. ASUS P8B-M series 2-21 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1.