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... 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 layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing...
... 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 layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing...
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... Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack P8B-M P8B-MX P8B-M series SATA 6G cable 2 - - COM port cable 1 - 1.1 Welcome! Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for LGA1155 1 1 1 Application CD Support CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack P8B-M P8B-MX P8B-M series SATA 6G cable 2 - - COM port cable 1 - 1.1 Welcome! Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for LGA1155 1 1 1 Application CD Support CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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... and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 LGA1155 package, which ...Xeon® E3-1200 v2/Core™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 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® E3-1200 v2/Core™ i3-2100 processors ...
... and more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 LGA1155 package, which ...Xeon® E3-1200 v2/Core™ i3-2100 processor is operating below . 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® E3-1200 v2/Core™ i3-2100 processors ...
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...PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to support the virtualization technology. Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN Solution This motherboard features the built-in dual server class Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, which helps reduce CPU usage, thus increasing throughput to...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS P8B-M series 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 2-channel DDR3 memory that provides an optimal ...
...PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to support the virtualization technology. Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN Solution This motherboard features the built-in dual server class Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, which helps reduce CPU usage, thus increasing throughput to...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS P8B-M series 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 2-channel DDR3 memory that provides an optimal ...
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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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... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-M series 2-5 Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-M series 2-5 Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...
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...that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 fan assembly in place. ASUS P8B-M series 2-13 The LGA1155 socket is properly applied to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ...
...that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 fan assembly in place. ASUS P8B-M series 2-13 The LGA1155 socket is properly applied to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. ...
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Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P8B-M series 2-15 2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a diagonal sequence. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws...
Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS P8B-M series 2-15 2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a diagonal sequence. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws...
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DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Hold the DIMM on the ... so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Hold the DIMM on the ... so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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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. Locate the BMC_FW header on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-21 Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. 3. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature.
Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P8B-M series 2-21 Locate the TR1 connector on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.8 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. 3. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature.
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Set the jumper to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Set the jumper back to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 6. Shut down the system. 5. ASUS P8B-M series 2-25 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 6.
Set the jumper to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. Set the jumper back to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 6. Shut down the system. 5. ASUS P8B-M series 2-25 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 6.
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...auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so would cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P8B-M series 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to update the BIOS in ...DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
...auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Doing so would cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P8B-M series 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to update the BIOS in ...DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
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... while updating the BIOS to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Press and select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash... disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-M series 4-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB ...
... while updating the BIOS to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Press and select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash... disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-M series 4-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB ...
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... match what you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you can change the power management settings. ASUS P8B-M series 4-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as...Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the ...
... match what you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you can change the power management settings. ASUS P8B-M series 4-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as...Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the ...
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Select Ignore if you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system ...fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P8B-M series 4-25 Aptio Setup Utility - Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you do not want ...] [ +3.422 V ] [ +1.496 V ] CPU/MB/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Ignore if you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system ...fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P8B-M series 4-25 Aptio Setup Utility - Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you do not want ...] [ +3.422 V ] [ +1.496 V ] CPU/MB/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.